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.”

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

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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 82 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 71 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 71 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 162 min read

A History of Wednesdays

Celebrating 10 years of First Wednesday readings.

Apr 144 min read

First Wednesday Reader Series: Amanda Stovicek D'Alessandro and Jyotsna Sreenivasan (April 2 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poets Amanda Stovicek D'Alessandro of Cleveland and Jyotsna Sreenivasan of Columbus, Wednesday,...

Mar 121 min read

First Wednesday Reader Series: Jennifer Hambrick and Christopher Johnston (March 5 Westside Bowl)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poet Jennifer Hambrick of Columbus and journalist and playwright Christopher Johnston of Cleveland...

Feb 131 min read