Anoka-Ramsey’s English Department hosts free reading featuring faculty and spoken-word poet Tish Jones

Anoka-Ramsey’s English Department hosts free reading featuring faculty and spoken-word poet Tish Jones

September 16, 2019

Anoka-Ramsey Community College’s English Department invites the public to a free reading on Friday, Sept. 27, at 6:30 pm at the Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts in Fridley, Minn.

Readers at the event will include faculty from Anoka-Ramsey, Katie Berg, Kara Olson, Katherine Skoretz, Chris Stark and visiting professor spoken-word poet Tish Jones. Each will read original work, both published and works in progress.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College English Department Faculty Reading
Friday, Sept. 27, 2019
6:30 pm - Social reception and tour
7 pm - Reading
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts, 6666 East River Road, Fridley, MN

“This event is a fantastic way to celebrate the work of faculty members and inspire students interested in careers in writing,” said Rachel MacDonald, English faculty member and event co-organizer. “We are also excited to help welcome Tish Jones to the Anoka-Ramsey community.”

Jones will be teaching a free, semester-long workshop open to all Anoka-Ramsey students.

Anoka-Ramsey’s English Department offers two options for students interested in writing: Certificate in Creative Writing and an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Creative Writing.

To learn more about the English Department at Anoka-Ramsey, visit anokaramsey.edu/academics/departments-faculty/english/

For more information on the event, contact Rachel MacDonald at rachel.macdonald@anokaramsey.edu.

 

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