Literary Death Match Portland, Ep. 1!

To fundraise for Opium Magazine's 9th print edition (The Mania Issue), we're bringing our signature reading series for a all-star Portland debut. Dont miss New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Cain (Evil at Heart, Minotaur Books, 2009), OPBs poet in residence Scott Poole (author of Hiding From Salesmen, Lost Horse Press, 2002), and alternative rock goddess Zia McCabe (The Dandy Warhols) as they exercise their keen literary sensibilities...or something close enough.
At the mic reading, comers will hear eight-minute or less readings by Jeff Hardison (advertiser by day, performer by nightFive Things Portland Can Learn From Kentucky in Five Minutes; representing Back Fence), Riley Michael Parker (author of Our Beloved 26th, Future Tense Books, 2008; representing Future Tense), Kerry Cohen (author of Loose Girl, Hyperion, 2008; representing Writers Dojo), and Arthur Bradford (Dog Walker, Knopf, 2001; representing Tin House).
Hosted by Opium Magazine's Todd Zuniga.
Produced by Heather Sharfeddin and Jim Frost.
When: Thursday November 12th; doors open at 7:30, show at 8:30 p.m. (sharp!)
Where: The Blue Monk (basement lounge), 3341 SE Belmont
Cost: $10 at the door; $8 if you pre-order. Or pre-order Opium9 and get in free! opiummagazine.com/opium9/
After party: The Blue Monk @ 10:00 p.m.