Join me at the East Side Freedom Library as we we celebrate the publication of Queer Voices, published by the Minnesota Historical Society Press. I and other readers will read our own work as well as our selections presented in the anthology.
Join me at the Nemeth Art Center Center in Park Rapids, MN for "Second Saturday Happening" as I join musicians and poets for an afternoon of words and music.
I will lead a writing workshop where we will explore the connections between the practice of mindfulness meditation and the act of writing from the heart. Making use of writing exercises and guided meditations we will give attention to ourselves, our world, and everything the present moment offers us. All writing skill levels are welcome. […]
The Birchbark Books Reading Series is celebrating its 10th year of readings on Saturday, October 5 at 7 pm. Featured on our program will be writers who have appeared with us in the last 10 years. Think of this as a "reading sampler." We hope you can join us for this special reading, reception, and […]
Following an exuberant celebration of the Birchbark Books Reading Series' 10th anniversary last month, we now continue with our next readings. On November 6 we present Philip S. Bryant, Sharon Chmielarz, Brian Baumgart, and Mary Moore Easter. The reading will be at The Bockley Gallery, 2123 W 21st Street, Minneapolis, just a couple doors down […]
Join us for an afternoon of poetry and music with Thomas R. Smith, Ardie Medina and the Asiginaak Singers, and Michael Kiesow Moore with cellist Lars Krogstad Ortiz. Suggested donation $10, but no one turned away
A writing group can give the otherwise lonely writer inspiration, perspective, new viewpoints, support, accountability, feedback, and collegiality. But finding a good match is hard! In this evening for creative writers, three authors will share the wide range of possibilities for forming writing community and offer advice on what makes groups or partnerships sustainable. Participants […]
I will join Kris Bigalk as we read from our new books. Please join us as we celebrate. Reception starts at 5:30 pm, followed by readings from 6 to 7 pm. Cellist Lars Ortiz will join me for my set as I launch my new book, "The Song Castle."
Due to concerns about the health risks of COVID-19, the bookstore has postponed this reading to another time to be determined. ------------------------------ I will be reading from my new poetry collection, The Song Castle. Also joining me for the reading will be poet Carol Masters.
The Loft is not providing in-classes for the time being because of COVID-19. Because this workshop is hands-on and requires in-person participation, it cannot be moved online and will be canceled. Hopefully we can present it again in the future --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I will present a workshop on how to give a great reading. We will […]
I will join Wendy Brown-Baez and Pamela Fletcher Bush to read from our recent books and speak to using writing for healing. This event will be online. Details to come.
I will lead a writing workshop where we will explore the connections between the practice of mindfulness meditation and the act of writing from the heart. Making use of writing exercises and guided meditations we will give attention to ourselves, our world, and everything the present moment offers us. All writing skill levels are welcome. […]
I will be reading with other reading series hosts for this 4th anniversary reading celebrating Bridges. IMPORTANT! This is a Zoom reading. To view the reading, please register at https://www.nextchapterbooksellers.com/event and scroll down to September 24 and click on the link.
A recital of music and poetry with: Kathy Lee, soprano; Dan Chouinard, piano and accordian, and Michael Kiesow Moore, author and poet
Join me at the Rain Taxi Book Festival where I will sign my books at the Nodin Press table.
I will join 20 other artists at the Artblok Fall Market and sell copies of my books with local artisans. It is outdoors, free parking, and there will be a food truck!
I will be reading with members from the Cracked Walnut Writers Collective at Poets & Pints. Hosting is Bill Anderson, and readers include Alethea Turner, Jacob Robinson, and Alli Marie.
Join us for the first annual "Night of Light in Darkness" reading as part of Root Words Poetry and Music Series. Joining me will be Ardie Medina, Joshua Davies, and Diane Jarvenpa.
Original works of poetry and prose read by their creators: Mary Moore Easter, David Grant, Paige Riehl and Michael Kiesow Moore. Michael will be accompanied by cellist Lars Ortiz. Host: Diane Jarvenpa
Join us on Saturday, September 30th for a FREE Poetry & Music Series in collaboration with 100 Thousand Poets for Change. We have some fantastic Readers and Performers lined up.
The Cracked Walnut Literary festival launches a month of events at the Literary Bridges Reading Series where authors will read from the newly published anthology, "Rewilding Hope."
Join us for “Autumn Leaves,” a program that brings together the muses of poetry and music on the same stage. Presenting will be Michael Kiesow Moore with cellist Lars Ortiz, Ardie Medina with the Asiginaak Women’s Handdrum Group, Diane Jarvenpa with guitar and Finnish harp, and Thomas R. Smith giving us poetry and song accompanied […]
The Cracked Walnut Literary Festival hosts a reading of LGBTQ+ writers, hosted by Stanley Kusunoki. Reading will be Michael Kiesow Moore, John Medieros, Venus De Mars, Morgan Grayce Willow, Anthony Ceballos, Kate Lynn Hibbard, LM Brimmer, andAmanda Bailey
Listen! will spotlight Saint Paul Almanac poets Marie Chanté, Arleta Little, Ardie Ann Medina, David Mendez, Michael Kiesow Moore, Loren Niemi, Gabriela Spears-Rico, Mary Turck, Clarence White, and Nerys Zimmerman. Walker|West music instructor and band leader Kevin Washington will lead an ensemble of Walker|West faculty, including Jack Breen, Kavyesh Kaviraj, Ted Olsen, and Solomon Parham, to build a musical […]
I will be reading with Morgan Grayce Willow and Jane Dickerson at part of open studios at Artblok. 2010 E. Hennepin Ave. The location of the reading is in the Bumbling Fools Mead space. Their building is closest to the parking lot entrance on 21st Ave. SE. https://www.bumblingfools.com
Join author and poet Michael Kiesow Moore as he shares his work exploring the AIDS Crisis through the lens of the Covid pandemic. With support from the Minnesota State Arts Board, Michael has been gathering stories for his manuscript Not My First Pandemic, reflecting on the personal and collective impact of these two health crises. […]
Author and poet Michael Kiesow Moore will give a reading on his experiences during the AIDS Crisis. The Minnesota State Arts Board funded Michael to develop a manuscript about his experiences called "Not My First Pandemic." Michael is also gathering stories about the experiences of living through both AIDS and the Covid pandemics. Michael will also read […]
Author and poet Michael Kiesow Moore will hang out at the Turtle Mountain Café in the Student Center at University of Minnesota-Morris from 10 am to 12:00 pm to talk to community members about his “Not My First Pandemic” project. The Minnesota State Arts Board funded Michael to develop a manuscript about his experiences during the […]
Author and poet Michael Kiesow Moore will present a writing workshop to the VINE community on the topic of surviving the AIDS Crisis. The Minnesota State Arts Board funded Michael to develop a manuscript about his experiences during the AIDS crisis called "Not My First Pandemic." Michael hopes to gather stories about our experiences of living […]
Author and poet Michael Kiesow Moore will present a writing workshop at Quatrefoil on the topic of surviving the AIDS Crisis. The Minnesota State Arts Board funded Michael to develop a manuscript about his experiences during the AIDS crisis called "Not My First Pandemic." Michael is gathering LGBTQA stories about our experiences of living through both […]