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.”

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Arya F. Jenkins & Rose M. Smith (June 7)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents fiction writer Arya F. Jenkins of Youngstown and poet Rose M. Smith of Columbus. Alex Harper will...

B. Elizabeth Beck & Richard Ferris (May 3)

First Wednesday Reader Series moves to Westside Bowl! We thank Stephen Poullas, Daniel Rauschenbach and the Soap Gallery for many years...

Genevieve Jencson & Virginia Konchan (April 5)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents Cleveland poets Genevieve Jencson & Virginia Konchan. Co-host Megan Irwin. Open mic to follow....

Olney Magazine Celebrates 2nd Anniversary

Huge congratulations to Olney Magazine on their 2nd anniversary and the publication of issue 4 (purchase here). A literary journal...

Jim Daniels & Jeff Gundy (March 1)

First Wednesday Readers Series presents poets & writers Jim Daniels of Pittsburgh & Jeff Gundy of Bluffton, Oh, Wednesday, March 1 at...

Olney Magazine Editors & Contributors (Feb. 1)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents Olney Magazine editors Brandon Noel & Tony Wade, and nationwide contributors to this...

Debra Derrenbacher & Joy Mistovich (Jan. 4)

First Wednesday Reader Series presents poet Debra Derrenbacher of Sharpsville & poet and blogger Joy Mistovich of Youngstown. Rebecca...

Eric Harper & Julie Cancio Harper (Dec. 7)

The First Wednesday Series presents a creative reading by Eric Harper & Julie Cancio Harper at the Soap Gallery in downtown Youngstown,...