JAN and FEB 2016

MONTHLY MEETINGS

Tu, Jan 5th, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Tu, Jan 19th, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Th, Jan 21 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

Tues, Feb 2nd, 2-4 PM DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Tu, Feb  16th, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Th, Feb 18th, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for info <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

CONTESTS AND CONFERENCES

Jan 5th-Dues due for UTSPS send to Rosalyn Ostler 7685 Dell Road, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121. 

Sat, Jan 23 UTSPS free POETRY WORKSHOP 10:30am-12 noon at the  St. George Lib. 88 W 100 S. Danielle Dubrasky-Associate Professor of Creative Writing at SUU will be presenting "Metaphors and Symbolic Landscapes. Optional luncheon afterwards.

Feb 1st, Entries due for UTSPS Spring Festival conference to be held in Layton, Utah April 22-23, 2016. http://utahpoets.com/contests/2016/UTSPS_Contest_Rules_2016.pdf

Feb 1st Southern Quill submissions http://www.thesouthernquill.com/contact-us 

Feb 15th-Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery contest-Fee $10 for  poems, limit 8 poems, details www.mesquitefineartscenter.com  

Don't miss it SPRING FESTIVAL of LITERARY ARTS in So. Utah presented by Redrock Writers and Utah State Poetry Society

Th-Mar 3 7-9 pm Z-ARTS free LECTURE-Plein Art Poetry by Dr. Rothman in Springdale's Canyon Community Center. Optional overnight discount lodging available, details at www.poetry-in-the-park.com

Fri-Mar 4 9 am-4 pm POETRY IN THE PARK Plein Air Poetry workshop at Zion Park Lodge in Zion Park. Visiting poet-Dr. David J. Rothman from Western Colorado State University-full day of writing, nature walk, and creating, bring sack lunch or eat in Redrock Grill at Zion Park. Fee-$60, discount for UTSPS member.

Fro-Mar 4 7-9 pm CHAPARRAL FORUM AWARDS Program-Free at Social Hall in St. George., hosted by Bedrock Writers. Details-redrockwriters.org

Sat-Mar 5-REDROCK CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR at Social Hall in St. George, outstanding presenters:

      Dr. Rothman-Arrive at the Intellect by Way of the Heart

      Marleen Bussma-Passin' It On: Cowboy Poetry

      Brian Passey-Get Lost-Photo Journalism and

      Marilyn Richardson-Tension in Prose: Why it Matters

June 2016 Deadline for Rumi Poetry Club Anthology, more details: 26-40 lines long,capturing the spirit of place, time and people or expressing the joy, pain, reality and romance of life and love in Utah. Looking for fresh, unpublished poems, send a short bio and indicate the poems have not been published elsewhere and you own the copyright. Send to  rumipoetryclub@earthlink.net

NOVEMBER and DECEMBER coming fast....

Lots of fun activities in Nov & Dec-don't miss out, check your schedules:

Tu, Nov 3rd, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Tu, Nov 17th, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Th, Nov 19th 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

Tues, Dec 1, 2-4 PM Annual Christmas Potluck at Community Bldg 250 N 250 W behind St. George Sr. Center. Bring a holiday poem to read, family welcome to join us-bring a pot luck dish. 

Tu, Dec 15th, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets always welcome.

Th, Dec 17th, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for info <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

Sat, Jan 23, 2016 A UTSPS free POETRY WORKSHOP 10:30am-12 noon at the  St. George Lib. 88 W 100 S. Danielle Dubrasky-Associate Professor of Creative Writing at SUU will presenting "Metaphors and Symbolic Landscapes.: 


CONTEST DEADLINES 

Dec 1st entries due for  Chaparral Poetry Contest rules. See the details here on the contest for adults. Great prizes presented at Redrock Writers Seminar Mar 4, 2016. Marie Tollstrup-Chair.

See www.redrockwriters.org for details. Also don't forget Poetry in the Park Mar 4 during the day at Zion Park, and Redrock Writers Seminar Mar 5th. Details on www.redrockwriters.org and 
www.poetry-in-the-park.com 

UTSPS April 2016 Contest Rules. See rules, deadline-Feb 1, 2016 http://utahpoets.com/contests/2016/UTSPS_Contest_Rules_2016.pdf

Coming up in the New Year: Southern Quill submissions Feb 1st http://www.thesouthernquill.com/contact-us, Mesquite Fine Arts Gallery contest-TBA-Jan or Feb. 

Check out the UTAH STATE POETRY SOCIETY BLOG-it features many of our Dixie Poets with their bios, photo and a poem. Go to utahpoetry.blogspot.com or see utahpoets.com for info on how to join UTSPS. Dues for 2016 will be $30, Due by Jan 5, 2016 in order to have a reduced rate for UTSPS contest. For your dues-you get two free publications, and the opportunites to belong to a chapter with critiquing and friendships. Also reduced rates at Poetry in the Park and Redrock Writers Seminar. 

OCTOBER again....

Lots of fun activities this month-don't miss out, check your schedules and come join us. Oct 8th is National Poetry Day.

Tu, Oct 6th, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Th, Oct 15, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for info <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

M-Sat Oct 19-24 ST GEORGE BOOK FESTIVAL poetry events

Tu, Oct 20, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at the St. George Library in the community room in the basement. Special WORKSHOP "Paper, Pencil, Words and Music" by Candy Fowler-Utah Poet of the Year Free and open to the public.

Tu, Oct 20, 6-8 pm OPEN POETRY READINGS at Jazzy's on Bluff Street-bring material suitable for families. 8-10 pm RAP POETRY (adult subject material) organized by Darren Edwards.

Sat, Oct 24, 10 am Youth Poetry Contest Award Program at Heritage Square, 11 am-Candy Lish Fowler will read from her Book of the Year On A Road That Knows Me.

Th, Oct 29th , 7-9 pm Candy Lish Fowler-UTSPS Poet of the Year will present a program and readings from her Book of the Year On A Road That Knows Me. 


CONTESTS and CONFERENCES

Sep 1-Dec 1 entries due for  Chaparral Poetry Contest rules. See the details here on this contest for adults. Great prizes presented at Redrock Writers Seminar Mar 4, 2016. Marie Tollstrup-Chair.

Oct 1-14 Youth Poetry Contest with the theme this year of I WONDER... Helpers needed for the contest and other activities. Opportunity to sell your books at Book Expo on Sat, Oct 24th. 

Check out the UTAH STATE POETRY SOCIETY BLOG-it features many of our Dixie Poets with their bios, photo and a poem. Go to utahpoetry.blogspot.com or see utahpoets.com for info on how to join.

UTSPS April 2016 Contest Rules. See rules and entry dates. http://utahpoets.com/contests/2016/UTSPS_Contest_Rules_2016.pdf

SEPTEMBER is Here

Hard to believe that summer is over, school is starting and vacation time is over. Come spend more energy on poetry with us. 

Tu, Sep 1st, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at St. George Library. Lesson-?Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

TUESDAY, Sep 15, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at the Santa Clara Library,  critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Th, Sep 17, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for info <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.


CONTEST and CONFERENCES

Sep 1-Dec 1 entries due for  Chaparral Poetry Contest rules See the details here on this contest for adults. Great prizes presented at Redrock Writers Seminar Mar 4, 2016. Marie Tollstrup-Chair.

Oct 19-24 St George Book Festival coming-see website for details.  Virginia Grenier co-chair with David Smith and Darren Edwards. Lin Floyd is coordinating poetry activities and Youth Poetry Contest with the theme this year of I WONDER... Helpers needed for the contest and other activities. Opportunity to sell your books at Book Expo on Sat, Oct 24th. 

Tues, Oct 20-Special Program "Paper, Pencil, Words and Music" by Candy Fowler-Utah Poet of the Year at the St. George Library 2-4 pm in the community room in the basement. Open to the public.

Check out the UTAH STATE POETRY SOCIETY BLOG-it features many of our Dixie Poets with their bios, photo and a poem. Go to http://utahpoetry.blogspot.com

JULY and August are HOT!

SUMMER CALENDAR: because of crowds parked at the St. George library for the splash pad in July and Aug, we'll meet at the Santa Clara Library corner of Sunset & Lava Flow Drive-lots of parking there. We'll change our meeting days to 2nd & 4th Thursdays in July, see Aug schedule below.

Th, July 9, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at Santa Clara Library. Lenore Madden will present a lesson on Poetry for two voices. critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Th, July 16, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for more info. <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

Th, July 23, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at the Santa Clara Library,  critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Th, Aug 6, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at Santa Clara Library. Lesson-?Critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

TUESDAY, Aug 18, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at the Santa Clara Library,  critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Th, Aug 20, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for more info. <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.


CONTEST and CONFERENCES

Fri-Sat, Aug 28-29 League of Utah Writers annual two day conference in Logan with poetry and writing classes, see www.luwriters.org/pdf/conference-schedule2015.pdf

Oct 19-24 St George Book Festival planning underway. More details later. Virginia Grenier co-chair with David Smith and Darren Edwards. Lin Floyd is coordinating poetry activities and Youth Poetry Contest with the theme this year of I WONDER... Helpers needed for the contest and other activities. Opportunity to sell your books. Tues, Oct 20-Special Program honoring Candy Fowler-Utah Poet of the Year at St. George Library 2-4 pm.

JUNE already-Summer is HERE!

CALENDAR:

Tues, June 2, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS POTLUCK at Community Bldg behind Sr. Citizen center in St. George at 250 W 250 N. Bring a dish to share and a poem. Spouses or friends always welcome. We will continue meeting during the summer on our regular schedule 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 2-4 pm.

Tues, June 16, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at the St. George Library,  critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Thurs, June 18, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for more info. <nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.


CONTEST and CONFERENCES

June 1st League of Utah Writers poetry and prose contest. Details at http://luw.org

June 26th-Deadline for Utah Dept of Arts and Museums contest: Ten unpublished poems. See details and video of this year's winners Markay Brown, Candy Fowler and Shane Williams.http://heritage.utah.gov/arts-and-museums/ops-competition-original-writing-competition

June 24-28, 2014 NFSPS Natl. Fed. State Poetry Society conference Discover the Treasure: Poetry's Place in the Sun in St. Petersburg, FLORIDA this year. Details click below:

http://www.nfsps.com/Strophes2015Apr.pdf

Oct 19-24 St George Book Festival planning underway. More details later. Virginia Grenier co-chair with David Smith and Darren Edwards. Lin Floyd is coordinating poetry activities and Youth  Poetry Contest with the theme this year of I WONDER...

Helpers needed for the contest and other activities.

MAYDAY...winners galore!

PAST NEWS:

CONGRATS to those who were part of the MESQUITE ART and POETRY reception held April 23.
See http://lettersfromlin.blogspot.com/2015/04/winning-feels-good.html Winners included: Lin Floyd, Bus Groves, Gary Christian, Marilyn Ball and Marie Tollstrup. Also participating was Kate Kirkham. It was fun!

DID YOU MISS THE UTSPS POETRY FESTIVAL IN MIDWAY? See photos and news on http://lettersfromlin.blogspot.com/2015/04/poetry-weekend-conference.html  Check out details and photos on UTSPS's new BLOG http://utahpoetry.blogspot.com CANDY FOWLER is our new UTAH POET OF THE YEAR!

2015 Poetry Festival at The Homestead in Midway, Utah

Posted by Josh Griffin on Monday, April 27, 2015

CALENDAR:

Fri, May 1, 5-6:30 pm Southern Quill Reception at DSU for those poets who had poems selected. Congrats to: Marilyn Ball, Marleen Bussma, Lin Floyd, Barbara Funke, Marie Tollstrup and Betty Vickers. See photos http://lettersfromlin.blogspot.com/2015/05/southern-quill-reception.html

Tues, May 5, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS in the St. George Public Library. Review UTSPS conference in Midway held last month. Critiques-bring 8-12 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New people always welcome.

Tues, May 19, 2-4 pm DIXIE POETS at the St. George Library,  critiques-bring 8-10 copies of 1-2 poems for helpful suggestions from the group. New poets welcome.

Thurs, May 21, 7-9 pm REDROCK WRITERS poetry group will meet at Markay’s home, contact her for more info.<nadbmarb@gmail.com> All welcome.

Tues, June 2, 2-4 pm Summer party for DIXIE POETS at the Veterans Community Center behind the Sr. Citizen Center in St. George, bring a pot luck item and a poem to share. Friends invited or partner. We will continue meeting during the summer on our regular schedule.


CONTEST and CONFERENCES

June 1st League of Utah Writers poetry and prose contest. Details at http://luw.org

June 26th-Deadline for Utah Dept of Arts and Museums contest: Ten unpublished poems. See details and video of this year's winners Markay Brown, Candy Fowler and Shane Williams. http://heritage.utah.gov/arts-and-museums/ops-competition-original-writing-competition

June 24-28, 2014 NFSPS Natl. Fed. State Poetry Society conference Discover the Treasure: Poetry's Place in the Sun in St. Petersburg, FLORIDA this year. Details click below:

http://www.nfsps.com/Strophes2015Apr.pdf