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I’m overwhelmed with gratitude and excitement and so, so happy to announce that I’m joining Thomas Bosket as an inaugural artist-in-residence at the Lemons Brook Farm Artists Residency. I’ve been writing and creating on this dreamy property for a few days and will spend the rest of April getting to know this stunning region and exploring it through my work. Thanks very much to the Delaware Highlands Conservancy, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance, the National Parks Service, and, especially, Laura E. J. Moran of Beautiful Traditions for this fantastic opportunity!

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On Tuesday, 4/14, I have the pleasure of reading as Urbana’s local spotlight! Not only am I SUPER excited to have been invited to read at one of my favorite series, but I’m doubly honored to read before the fantasticcoolashellincredible Danez Smith. 

As always, Urbana’s free workshop starts at 6pm, with open mic signups at 6:30. The show starts at 7pm, and is followed by a slam. $5 at the door. Sidewalk Cafe on Avenue A. Note: they have one of the best happy hours I’ve seen in lower Manhattan. Cheers! 

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I’ll join poet Caroline Rothstein and a whole Easter basket full of other artists at Salon Lucero on Sunday, 4/5! Grab some bunny-shaped chocolates and head over to Freddy's Bar and Backroom (627 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11215) at 7pm for the festivities!

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At the Inkwell will celebrate National Poetry Month with a reading at the Sovietastic KGB Bar on Wednesday, April 8th...and I’ll be among the lineup! 7pm at KGB Bar (85 E. 4th St) in the East Village. 

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Ever find yourself pining for the days of the artsy lit salon à la Gertrude Stein and her petite Alice B. Toklas? Pine no more, my darlings!

I’m excited to perform as part of Nica Buescher’s Free Traveling Salon on Sunday, March 22nd at the LGBTQ Center. The fun begins at 6pm in Rm. 210 at 208 West 13th Street in Greenwich Village. There will be poetry, dancing, painting, and, rumor has it, some 1930s Parisian chansons to get the Stein/Toklas vibes going. 

See you there, mes cheris!

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Saturday night brought another hilarious round of improv inspired by some amazing poetry! It’s always a pleasure to share the stage with the poets and actors of Kiss Punch Poem. Catch their show at 9pm every Saturday at the Magnet Theater on W 29th St!

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There was a great crowd at the LES’s Parkside Lounge on Sunday, March 8th for Great Weather for Media’s open mic and reading series. I had a blast reading along with Chavisa Woods and Craig Kite! Check out GWfM’s readings every Sunday at 4pm!

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Thanks to Germ magazine for publishing "The Earrings"

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Thanks to Germ Magazine for publishing my poem "On the Queensboro Bridge"

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BUST magazine ran a few of my Instagram pics (and this shot of me by Julie Hart taken during WAM’s campaign session) in this great article on the amazing BinderCon!

It was such a pleasure to be a part of the team that brought the first BinderCon to New York. If you missed the east coast con, be sure to look out for the next BinderCon in LA this spring!!

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I'm excited to announce that I'll be reading at with some super cool poets who will help inspire improv at Magnet Theater in November! In the meantime, you can catch :KISS-PUNCH-POEM: every Saturday at 9pm at 254 W 29th St, b/w 7th & 8th. See you there! 

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Recently wandered TriBeCa with Pittsburgh-based photographer, Heather Kresge. It's been a while since our last shoot and, once again, I am so happy with the results! Click the pic to check out her site.

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I'll be reading with Saroya Marsh and Claire Fitzpatrick on Friday, 8/22 at Enigma Bookstore in Astoria, Queens. 8pm, no cover, off the NQ trains. 

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Out of the Binders: A Symposium on Women Writers Today, more affectionately known as Bindercon, has garnered some serious attention! I'm so thrilled to be part of the team bringing this event to NYC--and to the whole live-streaming world--this fall! Thanks to everyone who has helped us raise awareness and reach our Kickstarter goal!!

Follow #bindercon on Tumblr, Facebook, Twitter, and register at www.bindercon.com

Bindercon gains support and reaches Kickstarter goal

Roxane Gay is our literary fairy godmother.