First Wednesday Reader 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.”

Food for Thought: Bewildered (Jan 8 Noble Creature)

Join us for Lit Youngstown's Food for Thought book discussion. We meet each month Sept.-May, at 5:30pm on the 2nd Thursday at Noble Creature, 126 E. Rayen. Haven't read the book yet? No worries. The January title is the speculative novel Bewilderment by Richard Powers. This book is available at the Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County, and POP Arts, Book, Culture via Bookshop . AN OPRAH’S BOOK CLUB SELECTION An Instant New York Times Bestseller Shortlisted for the

Dec 18, 20251 min read

First Wednesday Readers Nicole D. Miller & Candice Zee (Jan 7 Westside Bowl)

We're moving this reading upstairs! First Wednesday Reader Series presents Cleveland fiction writers Nicole D. Miller & Candice Zee on Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave. Kara Zone will co-host with an open mic to follow. This reading will be fully accessible, upstairs by the main stage. Meagan Albani will provide ASL interpretation. The First Wednesday Reader Series receives support from POP! Art Books Culture. Nicole D. Miller is a 5x’s

Dec 18, 20251 min read

First Wednesday Reader Series: Dom Fonce, Mark Sebastian Jordan & Katherine Orr (December 3 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Dom Fonce of Youngstown, Mark Sebastian Jordan of Mansfield & Katherine Orr of Kent on Wednesday, December 3 at 7:00pm at the Westside Bowl, 2617 Mahoning Ave. David Wheeler will co-host with an open mic to follow. This reading will be downstairs in the Trophy Room, accessible only by stairs. ASL interpretation will be provided by Meagan Albani, with funding support from the Raymond J. Wean Foundation. The First Wednesday Reader Se

Nov 14, 20252 min read

First Wednesday Presents Wendy McVicker, Philip Terman & Catro Trio (November 5 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Wendy McVicker of Athens, Ohio, and Philip Terman of Grove City, Pa., accompanied by the...

Oct 8, 20252 min read

First Wednesday Reader Series: Mike Dittman & Shei Sanchez (October 1 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents fiction writer Michael Dittman & poet Shei Sanchez. Open mic to follow. Co-host Carrie Zapka....

Sep 7, 20251 min read

First Wednesday Reader Series: Mary Quade & Steve Skovensky (September 3 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Mary Quade of Madison, Ohio, & Steve Skovensky of Columbus. Open mic to follow. Co-host...

Aug 7, 20251 min read

First Wednesday Reader Series: Ali Black, Melissa Brookins & Dana Reeher (August 6 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Ali Black of Cleveland, Melissa Brookins of Kent and Dana Reeher of Hermitage, Pa. Open mic...

Jul 16, 20252 min read

A History of Wednesdays

Celebrating 10 years of First Wednesday readings.

Apr 14, 20254 min read