ABOUT US

​Cracked Walnut is one of the Twin Cities chapters of the League of Minnesota Poets. 

We organize readings in traditional and non-traditional spaces to procure a love for live literature, community and creativity.

Cracked Walnut readings involve a bit of everything, ​including ​poetry, fiction, ​creative non-fiction and spoken word. 

KEEP IN TOUCH

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CHECK OUT OUR READING SERIES,
​WORKSHOPS, AND OPEN MICS

Poets & ​Pints​

​3rd Wednesday of every month
7 PM – 9 PM
Poets & Pints
​at Sisyphus Brewing
​Curated by: Tony Plocido

Literary Bridges 

​1st Sunday of every month 
 2 PM
​January thru November 
at Next Chapter Booksellers,
​38 S. Snelling Avenue, St. Paul

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Cracked Walnut Writing Collective

2nd and 4th Wednesdays ​of every month
We meet to exercise our creative writing skills through writing prompts and activities where we write together and share
ideas and tools for ​improving our poetry.
​Drop-ins welcome!

Up Close: Meet the Poet Behind the Verse

Seasonal Literary Program
Interview, Poetry Reading, Giveaway
hosted by River Maria Urke
co-hosted by Julie Martin
Next Interview + Info

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Warrior Writers (MN Chapter)

Warrior Writers MN (affiliated with the national Warrior Writers organization) aims to encourage veterans to start or continue writing to "reflect on their experiences and express them creatively."

5th Wednesdays
​Reading Series

Occurs on the 5th Wednesday of the month.
Featuring poetry and prose from invited writers, followed by open mic.

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Blank Verse

This series is open to writers of poetry & Prose and all levels of experience. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive space for all voices to be shared and heard.