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RASP:

Celebrating literary arts and poetry in Redmond since 1997

RASP was founded in 1997 to promote literary arts and activities in Redmond, Washington, and the surrounding area. We meet on the last Friday of each month for a featured presentation and an open-mic reading at Centro Cultural Mexicano. RASP also holds a monthly writing critique group via Zoom on the second Tuesday of each month. All events are open to the public and usually free. Please join us!

While literature is one of our best avenues for dealing with difficult subjects, remember that our meetings are open to a diverse audience, including young people. We ask that your reading does not attempt to normalize discrimination or mistreatment of others.

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Mark Your Calendars for These, Too!

Chris Jarmick—Friday, January 29, 2016, from 7:00 PM to 8:45 PM, signup from 6:30 PM

2016 readings will be at VALA Eastside
(Look for more information to come)



What's an Open Mic?

RASP's Open Mic gives you the opportunity to share your work with a receptive audience.

Each month, we open up the microphone to everyone to share their poetry and prose with a receptive audience. You can also participate by relaxing and listening to the words of others.

If you have written something you would like to read, show up early and sign up for a time slot. Time slots are scheduled before and after the featured reader. Details and guidelines are at our Open Mic page.


Poetry and Prose Circle

Poetry & Prose Circle

Discuss and improve your poetry & prose! Bring your poem or story to our Poetry & Prose Circle. We'll gather to share our writing, then offer ideas for improvement. Take away a new perspective on your creative work.

Day: Second Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30-8:45 PM
Admission: Free, no registration required
Place: Redmond Regional Library
Bring: Something written that you're willing to share and get feedback on.

Tuesday, October 13, 2015
  Facilitator: Jared Leising

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Tuesday, December 8, 2015


Emily Dietrich
Emily Dietrich
—January

Tuesday, January 12, 2016
  Facilitator: Emily Dietrich

Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Tuesday, June 7, 2016

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Tuesday, September 13, 2016

Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

RASP: Upcoming Reading Series, Open Mic, Poetry & Prose Circles, and Events

This Month's Feature!

6th Annual Holiday Party!
Friday, December 11, 2015
Festivities begin at 6:00 PM

We're bringing back the ever-popular Island Style Slam and know you'll have a wonderful evening. We're partying in Room 204 upstairs at the Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center. The party starts at 6:00 PM and you can help us decorate!

Bring a holiday snack to share and RASP will provide beverages, pens, and paper.

Keep watching here for details.


No reading—Friday, December 25, 2015

Old Redmond Schoolhouse Community Center will be closed 12/25 for a city holiday


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