Time is moving quickly as WINTER retreats and SPRING tries to spring.
DIXIE POETS continues its twice monthly meetings on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays with DAN GLAHN in charge and Mona Lee Clark helping with critiques on the 3rd Tuesday. Bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for suggestions on improving.
We meet from 1:30 pm-3 or 3 pm at the St. George Active Life Center on 250 N 200 W. All welcome.
SPECIAL POETRY EVENTS COMING SOON
1. DONE-Friday, March 1st- Deadline for entries to SOUTHERN QUILL magazine at Utah Tech University. Details at https://southernquill.submittable.com/
2. DONE-Friday, March 8-POETRY IN THE PARK with SHANON BALLLAM from USU at ZION PARK. Filled-Register now only $30. New location in Springdale. Info https://zionpark.org/event/poetry-in-the-park/
3. FOR POETRY MONTH: Th Apr 11 at 6ph COWBOY POETS, and Th, Apr 18 6-7:30 pm Dixie Poets JOINT READING with UTU Poetry Students with Dr. Cindy King at County Library in St. George. FREE
4. UTAH STATE POETRY FESTIVAL-Fri-Sat, April 19-20 mostly online presented by POET LAUREATE-Lisa Bickmore, Free, See details https://utahpoetryfestival.com/
5. Friday-Sat, Apr. 26-27 annual UTSPS APRIL AWARD FESTIVAL to be held LIVE in Provo, Utah at the
Residence Inn where you can reserve a Studio Suite with a king-size bed for the discounted rate of $139 dollars. Book your room here. If needing accommodations. You can still make a reservation over the phone at 801-734-9740 if you prefer. Mention that you are with the Utah State Poetry Society to receive your discounted rate. Register soon and make arrangements to stay in Provo if going in person-no Zoom broadcast this year. https://www.utahpoets.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/UTSPS-Spring-Festival-Flyer_January-2024_006.pdf
