Poetry Month 2025

 

Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston Workshop Registration

Click here to register for one of the Poetry writing workshops.

Rise to the Occasion: Poetry Slam Registration

Click here to register for one of the Poetry Slams.

 

In Conversation with Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston

COCC Prineville Campus

Wednesday, April 16
12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us for an informal performance of Ellen Waterston's poetry. Refreshments provided.

COCC Redmond Campus, RTEC Student Commons

Wednesday, April 16
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Meet with Ellen Waterston for a writing workshop. Pre-register to attend.

Wednesday, April 16
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The evening will start with a social and heavy appetizers followed by a performance and a Q&A.

COCC Bend Campus, Barber Library

Thursday, April 17
4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Meet with Ellen Waterston for a writing workshop. Pre-register to attend.

Thursday, April 17
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The evening will start with a social and heavy appetizers followed by a performance and a Q&A.

COCC Prineville and Madras Campuses

Thursday, April 17
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Stream Ellen Waterston's Bend performance on the Prineville and Madras Campuses. Refreshments provided.

 

Rise to the Occasion: Poetry Slams with VMello and Aaron the Broadside Kid

COCC Redmond Campus, RTEC Student Commons

Wednesday, April 23
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Share your work or sit back and listen, all are welcome! Participants must pre-register in advance. Audience members will judge the performances. Special thanks to the Poetry Slam prize donors: COCC Bookstore, Dudley's Bookstore, and Big Story Bookstore.

COCC Bend Campus, Hitchcock Auditorium

Thursday, April 24
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Share your work or sit back and listen, all are welcome! Participants must pre-register in advance. Audience members will judge the performances. Special thanks to the Poetry Slam prize donors: COCC Bookstore, Dudley's Bookstore, and Big Story Bookstore.

Both Poetry Slams will abide by the rules and code of conduct here.