the cottonwood club presents:

SEPT. 25, 2025

DEAD WIND POETRY READING

All are invited to join a community poetry reading at The Gem, bringing poems not authored by the reader, poems the reader finds meaning in. The poem-readers will sign up at the event before the event starts, open-mic style. Poem-readers will share their poem, spend a few minutes talking about why the poem is impactful to them, and then read the poem again.

8PM @ THE GEM

SEPT. 25, 2025

LOCAL FILM FEST

Films by local directors and writers.

7PM @ THE EMPIRE

SEPT. 26, 2025

DIY POETRY READING & PANEL

A collaborative poetry reading, showcasing how different poets divine varied meanings, followed by an audience Q&A centered around what "DIY poetry" means and how to create community through writing and poetry.

7:30PM @ WHEATGRASS BOOKS

ALL WEEK LONG

BECOME A POETRY AMBASSADOR

Memorize a brief poem by September 20th. Be prepared to provide poem recitations on request while attending events during the week of September 22nd. Call 406-823-0627 and leave your phone number and the name of the poem you plan to memorize. You will be provided a button to honor your role.

SEPT. 27, 2025

BRING YOUR OWN ART FESTIVAL

Artists of all backgrounds—anyone!—are invited to bring art of their making to the Lincoln School Auditorium in Livingston, Montana, for display and an art reception.

7PM @ THE LINCOLN SCHOOL AUDITORIUM