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Algonquin West Hollywood Literary Award Soiree

On Saturday, October 3rd, at 7 pm, the Algonquin West Hollywood Literary Award Soiree will be held at the Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, CA 90069. This event will honor the literary achievements of PEN member Aimee Liu and is a benefit for our PEN in the Classroom Program.

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The 3rd Annual Festival of California Poets

October 24th & 25th — Los Angeles

Distinguished contemporary California poets will introduce and read poems by canonical California poets, as well as their own poems. Co-sponsored by PEN Center USA, the Poetry Society of America, the Hammer Museum, Pasadena Public Library, the UCLA English Department, and Friends of the UCLA English Department. Admission is free.