I will read my opening statement for a salon on “Is there a moral aesthetic?” (It’s funny!) at The Writers Center in Bethesda on Wednesday, February 11. Show starts 7:00. Come! writer.org/event/open-mic-feb2026-1
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Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work.
* **Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.**
* **Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read.**
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