events

Now and then, J.I. (Judy) Kleinberg comes out from behind the computer, from underneath that pile of magazines, and can be seen and heard in various venues. (All times are Pacific unless otherwise noted.)

April 7 – May 7, 2023

J.I. Kleinberg exhibits 20 framed original visual poems in Cutting Edge: Art of Collage at Pink Dog Gallery in Asheville, North Carolina. Opening reception Friday, April 7, 2023, 5:00-8:00pm Eastern.

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Luther Allen and J.I. Kleinberg read their collaborative poem from The Madrona Project: Vol III Number 1: Art in a Public Voice, 7:00pm at Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse, Anacortes, Washington

October 6-9, 2022

Found poems by J.I. Kleinberg on exhibit at the 11th Biennial Skagit River Poetry Festival, Maple Hall, La Conner, Washington.

Sunday, July 24, 2022

J.I. Kleinberg is a featured poet at the Skagit River Poetry Foundation “Make Me Wanna Holler” event, Pioneer Park, La Conner, 2:00pm

Thursday, May 5, 2022

You are invited to join J.I. Kleinberg at the First Thursday opening of her exhibit of found poems at Peter Miller Books in Seattle, 5:00 – 8:00pm.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Grand opening of “orchestrated light,” an exhibit of visual poems by J.I. Kleinberg at Peter Miller Books in Seattle. Exhibit continues through June 3, 2022. 5:00 – 7:00pm.

Saturday, October 9, 2021

J.I. Kleinberg reads a poem from Pandemic to Protest, 4:00pm, on Zoom

Sunday, April 11, 2021

J.I. Kleinberg reads a poem (or two) from the new anthology, Solstice: Light and Dark of the Salish Sea, 7:00pm, online

Sunday, March 28, 2021

J.I. Kleinberg reads a response poem for SpeakEasy 27: A Spiritual Thread, 7:00pm, online

Friday, March 26, 2021

J.I. Kleinberg is featured poet for RASP: Redmond Association of Spokenword, 7:00pm, online

Thursday, May 7, 2020 POSTPONED

Please join J.I. Kleinberg at the First Thursday opening of her exhibit of found poems at Peter Miller Books in Seattle. Exhibit dates April 24 – May 22, 2020.

Sunday, April 19, 2020 POSTPONED

J.I. Kleinberg is featured poet for the Oak Harbor Poetry Project, 3:00pm, at the Oak Harbor Library, Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island, Washington

Friday, February 28, 2020

Luther Allen and J.I. Kleinberg featured poets
7:00pm at Pelican Bay Books & Coffeehouse, Anacortes, Washington

Thursday, January 9, 2020

J.I. Kleinberg and Luther Allen featured poets for Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic, 7:00pm, at Angst Gallery, Vancouver, Washington

Saturday, November 9, 2019

J.I. Kleinberg and Luther Allen read at the Poetry Café, 6:30-9:00pm at Van Zandt Community Hall, Deming, Washington

Friday, May 3, 2019

SpeakEasy 24: For Love of Orcas – Reading by contributors to the anthology For Love of Orcas
7:00pm at Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington

Saturday, November 17, 2018

Reading by contributors to LAST CALL: The Anthology of Beer, Wine & Spirits Poetry
7:00pm at Village Books, Fairhaven, Bellingham, Washington

Sunday, September 2, 2018

Reading by contributors to Clover: A Literary Rag, Volume 15
4:00pm at Village Books, Fairhaven, Bellingham, Washington

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Reading for Cirque Journal, Volume 9, Number 2, including current and past contributors
7:00pm at Mount Baker Theatre, Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington

Friday, May 11, 2018

An evening of poetry
5:30pm at Trail’s End Bookstore, Winthrop, Washington

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Community poetry workshop
5:30-7:00pm, Twisp, Washington

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Whatcom Women Words and Work, a presentation by artists and poets Anita Boyle, J.I. Kleinberg, Sheila Sondik, and Nancy Canyon.
11:30am at Old City Hall Rotunda Room, Bellingham, Washington

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Panelist, 56 Days of August: Poetry Postcards as a Poetic Form
4:00-4:45pm, Gallery One, Inland Poetry Prowl, Ellensburg, Washington

Saturday, November 11, 2017

J.I. Kleinberg reads with Luther Allen at the Poetry Café
6:30-9:00pm at Van Zandt Community Hall, Deming, Washington

Friday, October 20, 2017

J.I. Kleinberg reads with other local poet/contributors to Washington 129.
7:00pm at the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington

Thursday, October 12, 2017

J.I. Kleinberg reads as part of the book launch for 56 Days of August
7:00pm at at King’s Books, Tacoma, Washington

Monday, October 9, 2017

Poetry Postcards: a panel and conversation, coordinated by J.I. Kleinberg, with moderator Paul Nelson and panelists Tallie Jones, Nancy Pagh, Eugenia Hepworth Petty, Ina Roy, and Joanna Thomas.
7:00pm at the Mount Baker Theatre Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington

Friday, September 29, 2017

Frida and Friends: Frida Kahlo, the dynamic Mexican painter, is recognized today for her artistic talent and for her courage in dealing with adversity. This reading will gather a group of local women poets (including J.I. Kleinberg) to read their work and celebrate strong women. Susan J. Erickson, the featured reader, will share work from her recently published book of poems in women’s voices, Lauren Bacall Shares a Limousine, which includes poems in the voice of Frida.
7:00pm at the Deming Library

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Celebrating the Poetry of WA 129: Tod Marshall and other poets present selections from WA 129
2:00pm at the Anacortes Library

Tuesday, April 25, 2017

SkillShare: Finding poems: a brief, hands-on introduction to found poetry
1:00-1:45pm at the Bellingham Public Library

Saturday, April 8, 2017

SpeakEasy 19: Poems of Darkness / Poems of Light
7:00pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington

Saturday, January 28, 2017

SpeakEasy 18: Poetry Marathon, featuring selected participants in the 2016 Poetry Marathon reading from the newly released Marathon anthology.
7:00pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington

Saturday, November 12, 2016

6th Annual Poetry Cafe
6:30-9:00pm at Van Zandt Community Hall, Deming, Washington
J.I. Kleinberg and Luther Allen read poetry as part of this annual community celebration that includes conversation and entertainment with poets, musicians and storytellers. Doors open with a dessert potluck at 6:30pm. Event sponsored by the South Fork Valley Community Association and the Deming Library.

Saturday, November 5, 2016

Finding Poems: a hands-on workshop
10:00am–Noon at Honey Moon Mead and Cider, Bellingham, Washington
In this fun and fast-paced workshop, Judy Kleinberg will offer an overview of found poetry techniques and an opportunity for you to experiment and identify the ones that resonate for you. You’ll discover ways to add found elements to more conventional-form poems and to use found prompts to kick-start new work. Some materials will be provided, but your writing notebook, pens, paper, scissors, junk mail, magazines (or books you’re willing to cut up), and glue sticks will be welcome.
$30 benefits the Sue C. Boynton Poetry Contest
Pre-register by email to boyntonpoetrycontest@hotmail.com indicating the workshop(s) you wish to take and including your name and a phone number. Please bring writing materials.

Thursday, October 25, 2016 (rescheduled from October 14)

Ekphrastic Assimilations: a Poetry Writing Workshop
6:30pm at VALA Eastside, Redmond, Washington
Ekphrastic Poetry Writing Workshop, curated by Michael Dylan Welch, with presenting poets Duane Kirby Jensen, J. I. Kleinberg, Jared Leising and Joannie Stangeland, hosted by the Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP). Free.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

2016 Ken Warfel Fellowship Award Celebration
7:00pm at the Mount Baker Theatre, Encore Room, Bellingham, Washington
Facebook event page here
free (donations to poetrynight appreciated)

Thursday, April 21, 2016

Invited presenter: Conservation Conversations: Found Poetry Workshop
Whatcom Land Trust, Bellingham, Washington

Saturday, April 9, 2016

Tearing Paper: A Found Poetry Craft Talk
Invited presenter for the Inland Poetry Prowl at the Clymer Museum of Art, Ellensburg, Washington

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Featured poet: SoulFood Poetry Night
SoulFood Coffee House, Redmond, Washington

Monday, October 13, 2014

Featured poet: Easy Speak Wedgwood
Wedgwood Ale House and Cafe, Seattle, Washington

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