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I heard people reading poems
and telling stories about why
they loved the fishing life, and
it forced me to remember the
reasons I became a fisherman.
After that first year I was
hooked, and I haven’t missed
a FisherPoets Gathering since.
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Photo by Alex Pajunas
Sierra Golden, of Maple Falls, Washington, performs a poem at KALA during last year’s FisherPoets Gathering.
Golden also taught a class at the Barbey Maritime Center called “How to Write a Poem in 4D,” using diction,
details, description and direction.
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Don’t forget your entry button!
Where:
The FisherPoets Gathering Gearshack, 1144 Commercial St.
Buttons are also available in advance at Lucy’s Books (348
12th St.), KMUN’s Tillicum House (1445 Exchange St.), Wet Dog
Cafe (foot of 11th Street), Old Town Framing (1287 Commer-
cial St.), and during the Gathering at all venues.
When:
FPG Gearshack open 2 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 and noon
to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Closed Sunday.
Why:
Event button guarantees entry all weekend at all venues.
Price:
$15 per button
Students under age 18 get in free.
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ASTORIA EVENT CENTER 255 9TH St.
COLUMBIAN THEATER 1102 Marine Dr.
COLUMBIA RIVER MARITIME MUSEUM 1792 Marine Dr.
FORT GEORGE BREWERY and PUBLIC HOUSE 426 14th St.
KALA 1017 Marine Dr.
PIER 11 at the foot of 11th Street
VOODOO ROOM 1114 Marine Dr.
WET DOG CAFE 144 11th St.
FPG GEARSHACK 1144 Commercial St.