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Mendocino Poets in the Schools and the Arts Council of Mendocino County seek applications for the position of Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate, 2025-27. The person selected will strive to advance awareness of and appreciation for literary arts and humanities within Mendocino county…

Tune into KZYX&Z’s Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, August 2 when host Blake More speaks with three poets, and a musician about their two art books of ekphrastic poetry: Sonoma Valley Sonnet and A Poet’s Portrait of Point Reyes. They will also discuss the collaborative creative process, writing from nature, photography…

Here is the poem and as well as a poem video I created last night on a whim. Just in time for our country’s independence celebrations. In the spirit of peace, love, freedom and truth, I hope you enjoy both. Share it if you feel inspired…

Tune into Be More Now Radio at 7pm on Thursday, July 3 (or listen on Spotify or here later) when host Blake More marks 4th of July eve with a show celebrating the spirit of independence, love and freedom. An hour of poetry, music and perhaps a little irreverent joy to make the reality of these times more manageable…

I’m offering a Solstice “Writing from the Ground: The Poetry of Nature” workshop at Jug Handle Creek Nature Center on Sunday, June 22, from 1pm to 3pm. A mix of observation, contemplation, guided discovery, play, nature walks and writing, this workshop is for nature lovers, writers, seekers, dreamers, and everyone in between…

Tune into Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, June 5 on KZYX FM when host Blake More features the young voices of Mendocino County students reading and discussing their poetry from the 2024-25 school year. Youth poets include Frej Barty, current Mendocino County Youth Poet Laureate, Steven Mitchell and Videl Dieck from…

Tune into Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, May 1 on KZYX FM when host Blake More speaks with James Humecky — a Somatic Pleasure Coach, bodyworker and Sensation Artist with over 30 years of experience exploring the living intelligence of the body. They will be discussing…

Tune into Be More Now program at 7pm on Thursday, April 3 on KZYX FM when host Blake More speaks with musician, poet, artist and south coast legend Harrison Goldberg. They will be discussing Goldberg’s long, interesting, creative career as a jazz saxophonist, poet, artist, and playwright — and more. Harrison is a man of many hats and stories…

Tune into Cartwheel on the Sky at 7pm on on Saturday, April 5 when host Blake More talks with speaking with musician, poet, artist and south coast legend Harrison Goldberg. They will be discussing Goldberg’s long, interesting, creative career as a jazz saxophonist, poet, artist, and playwright. A man of many hats and stories…

Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. This program helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life…

This is a spoken and written poem for the all of us trying to thrive in the midst of the current SELLection process. November 7 could not come soon enough. It is a chance for love, tolerance and the color purple. It is called Fuck Em Both…

Join Sean, Bo, and Blake More, a healing artist, as they dive deep into the transformative power of vibrational medicine. In this enlightening discussion, they explore how sound, light, and art can be used as powerful tools for healing both the mind and body. Discover how…

THIS IS AN INVITATION TO ALL POETS, WRITERS, READERS, AND LOVERS OF LITERATURE, YOUNG, OLD, IN BETWEEN, KNOWN, UNKNOWN, SUBMERGED, EMERGED AND EMERGING: Singing, whistling, twittering, rhyming, free verse, expensive or expansive verse, reverses, metered, learned, unlearned, experimental—all varieties, styles and non-styles welcome…