Past Event
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Mende Smith
262 East Grand Avenue, Escondido, 92025
Cost: Free
Youtube poet and author Mende Smith ("Emerald City Stories," "HollywoodLand," "Veritas Cabaret") travels from Portlandia to read short stories and poetry, with her sharp-witted focus on community activism, cultural studies, and women’s empowerment. She ran for the Santa Monica City Council (Green Party) in 2016 and has some fascinating insight to share about her quest for public office, especially where it intersects with her art. Local poet Rex Butters opens for her, followed by an open mic for everyone on the signup board.