Don’t Miss the Final Reading of the Fall Series of WNS


Join us for the final reading of the fall season with writers from Oakland Community College—Orchard Ridge, including faculty David James, R. J. Willey, and students Erica Klavons, Marly Zack, and Saleem Karim. Wednesday Night Sessions is hosted by Joy Gaines-Friedler. David James‘ second book, She Dances Like Mussolini, won the 2010 Next Generation Indie book award for … Continue reading Don’t Miss the Final Reading of the Fall Series of WNS

Yes, We’re up to Something


It’s been awhile since we’ve posted anything new here but that doesn’t mean all is quiet with kickstART farmington. These are some of the things we’ve done or are currently working on: 1. If you were at the Founder’s Festival last month you might have noticed some chalk art along Grand River. Some kickstARTers were … Continue reading Yes, We’re up to Something

Great authors at Mentobe Cafe on Wednesday, May 29th!


Join us on Wednesday night, May 29th, at Mentobe Cafe at 7pm for this month’s edition of Wednesday Night Sessions. You won’t want to miss the writers Robert Fanning, Karrie Waarala, and Zack Ravas. Robert Fanning is the author of two full-length poetry collections, American Prophet (Marick Press) and The Seed Thieves(Marick Press) and a chapbook, Old Bright Wheel (Ledge Press … Continue reading Great authors at Mentobe Cafe on Wednesday, May 29th!

Help Celebrate National Poetry Month


Join us tomorrow night at Mentobe Cafe at 7pm for a special National Poetry Month edition of our monthly reading series, Wednesday Night Sessions. Joy Gaines-Friedler will read her poetry and attendees will be invited to participate in the creation of a poem. Hope to see you there!