First Wednesday Readers Series

“My fav night of the month. Something about hearing the author read their work and tell us context about it and fellowship.”

“I also shared several of my poems and gained writing ideas from others.”

“The readings are perfect for discovering new writers and work.”

Lynda Montgomery & Toni Thayer (October 5)

First Wednesday Reader Series Presents fiction writer Lynda Montgomery & fiction and playwriter Toni Thayer, both of Cleveland. Co-host...

Debbie Allen, Rochelle Hurt & Alynn Mahle (August 3)

First Wednesday Readers Series presents Debbie Allen of Youngstown, Rochelle Hurt of Orlando, and Alynn Mahle of Cleveland. Barbara Marie...

Quartez Harris & Kerry Trautman (July 6)

First Wednesday Reader Series Presents poets Quartez Harris of Cleveland and Kerry Trautman of Findlay on Wednesday, July 6 at 7 PM....

Pauletta Hansel & Marjorie Maddox (June 1)

First Wednesday features poets Pauletta Hansel of Cincinnati and Marjorie Maddox of Williamsport, Pa. Open mic to follow. Erica Putro...

Christine Howey & Angie Orlando (May 4)

First Wednesday Readers Series presents poets Christine Howey of Cleveland and Angie Orlando of Kent on May 4th at 7 PM at the Soap...

Cindy Bosley & Jessica Jones (Weds April 6 at 7)

First Wednesday Readers Series Presents poets Cindy Bosley of Toledo & Jessica Jones of Akron, Wednesday April 6 at 7 PM at the Soap...

Mitch James & Zach Savich March 2

First Wednesday Readers Series Presents Mentor poetry and flash fiction writer Mitch James and Cleveland poetry and nonfiction writer...

Congratulations, Olney Magazine!

Starting a literary journal is a leap of faith, and we're proud to have Olney Magazine in our literary neighborhood. Congratulations to...