Hello, My name is Ricardo de la Torre and I work as Curator of Art and Music at Lakewold Gardens. We are a historically recognized public garden and non-profit organization in Lakewood, WA and we...
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CA Conrad CPF8 Keynote Reading
CPF8 Friday Night Keynote Reading by CA Conrad On November 1, 2024, we kicked off the 8th Cascadia Poetry Festival at the Hugo House with a keynote reading by brilliant poet and academic CA Conrad,...
Interview with Harold Rhenisch on The Salmon Shanties: A Cascadian Song Cycle
We caught up with Harold Rhenisch at what seemed like a good halfway point between Seattle, WA and Vernon, BC, Harrison Hot Springs. After an excellent breakfast at Muddy Waters Café, our chat on...
Sharon Thesen releases Day Song Chapbook!
Sharon Thesen Daysong Chapbook published by broke press Iconic Canadian poet, educator and editor of Cascadian Prophets Sharon Thesen has released her newest chapbook "Day Song" though broke press....
A huge thank you to our supporters!
Thank you for your support! Giving Tuesday 2024 was a success for Cascadia Poetics Lab thanks to the generosity of our supporters! This Giving Tuesday, we experienced an 82% increase in donations...
CA Conrad’s Ritual to Ward off Intrusions
CA Conrad's Intrusion Ritual at CPF8 On Sunday, November 3, 2024, we closed out the 8th Cascadia Poetry Festival with a reading and ritual by poet and professor CA Conrad. Conrad opened this ritual...










