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P
ENDLETON — David Oates
is the featured writer at this
months’ First Draft Writers’ Series,
which is held on the third Thurs-
day of each month at the Pendle-
ton Center for the Arts.
Attendance is free. This
month’s session will again be held
through Zoom, beginning at 7 p.m.
on Thursday, Nov. 18. To receive
the Zoom link, send an email to
director@pendletonarts.org.
The First Draft Writers’ Series
brings authors and poets of note
to the Pendleton (online) stage to
share new work. Those attending
hear from the featured author, as
well as open mic readings by lo-
cal, emerging writers.
According to the art center’s
website, the First Draft Writers’
Series “is focused on encourag-
ing discussion around issues
within the community, the region
and beyond.”
Each session is centered
around a theme inspired by the
featured writer’s work.
Oates is the author of two
books of poetry and four works
of nonfi ction, including “Para-
dise Wild: Reimagining American
Nature” and “City Limits: Walking
Portland’s Boundary.” His award-
winning essays have appeared in
Georgia Review, Creative Nonfi c-
tion and Orion. He was Kittredge
Distinguished Visiting Writer at
the University of Montana and
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FIRST DRAFT
WRITERS’ SERIES
Featured writer: David Oates
Thursday, Nov. 18
7 p.m.
For Zoom link, email
director@pendletonarts.org
NOW AVAILABLE!
is founder and general editor of
Kelson Books in Portland.
To fi nd his books, visit www.
osupress.oregonstate.edu/author/
david-oates.
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OPEN MIC
According to the PCA’s
website, “the Open Mic readers
are really the lifeblood of this
event.” Professional, emerging
literary artists, and amateurs are
all welcome to read an original
piece — participants are allotted
three to fi ve minutes. Up to 10
people can sign up each month to
share their work after the featured
author and a quick question-and-
answer session. Those who would
like to participate in the open mic
portion can send a note in the
Zoom chat.
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