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Jessica Lee McMillan
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Poet, teacher, music nerd | Chapbook: 𝘚𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘋𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘪𝘳𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘰𝘰𝘯 via Pinhole Poetry, Spring 2026 | Poems in CV2, The Malahat Review, QWERTY, ROOM, Crab Creek Review, The New Quarterly.
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John Richards mentioned my daughter and I & read part of my email for #InternationalClashDay on KEXP just now✊ I feel like I’m 13 all over again:) Then, he somehow knew to play one of her fave tunes immediately after. Made our day!!!!!
youtu.be/IvG3is7Bm1w
The Clash - White Riot (Official Video)
YouTube video by theclashVEVO
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February 6, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Happening today at KEXP and worldwide. Ranking Roger is toasting over “Rock the Casbah” this very moment.
www.kexp.org

#TheClash #KEXP #MusicSky #KnowYourRights #AntiFascist #AntiRacist #AntiViolence
February 6, 2026 at 3:42 PM
In that space between gentleness and vigilantism. This stellar collection is on its way via eBay. And yes, I still buy DVDs because I always want to be able to watch my favourite things.
February 6, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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A tribute to punk ladies feat:
Jordan, Siouxsie Sioux, Chrissie Hynde, Poly Styrene, Soo Catwoman, Ari Up, Viv Albertine, Tessa Pollitt, The Raincoats, Gaye Advert, Vivienne Westwood, Nina Hagen, Debbie Juvenile & Wendy O Williams.

Audio: Peel Sessions of The Slits

#womenofpunk #punkrockhistory
February 6, 2026 at 4:05 AM
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Free RCLAS Writing Workshop "to construe a frankenlang" with Winston Lê. @winstonle.bsky.social

Monday MARCH 9, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
ANVIL CENTRE | STUDIO 417,
777 Columbia Street, New Westminster

This workshop is Free BUT registration is required.
Email: [email protected]
February 6, 2026 at 1:47 AM
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We’re accepting submissions for cover art, poetry, art, photography, short form, or hybrid pieces for Vol 4 on the theme “Waterways".

Details at SAPP: sappzine.ca/submit-your-...
January 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Not coming to Vancouver but I was lucky enough to see all these bands in Tokyo and Broken Social Scene three more times. This is wonderful news and it’s going to be a great tour!
February 4, 2026 at 3:41 PM
❤️Congrats to Renaissance Coffee, Simon Fraser University❤️

www.sfu.ca/alumni/news/...
February 4, 2026 at 3:18 PM
“The Hill Burns” by Nan Shepherd @byleaveswelive.bsky.social

"And these pure waters
Leap from the adamantine rocks,
The granites and schists
Of my dark and stubborn country".

#NanShepherd #Poetry

www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/hill-bu...
The Hill Burns
So without sediment / Run the clear burns of my country, / Fiercely pure, / Transparent as light / Gathered into its own unity, / Lucent and without colour; / Or green, / Like...
www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk
February 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Finally have a copy of No Room for Squares. #HankMobley
Now when will Blue Note press Dippin’?
January 30, 2026 at 8:39 PM
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We are now offering yearly subscriptions for the 2026 season! Your subscription includes ten handmade chapbooks: VOLUME FOUR SELECTED & work from ARIEL GORDON, YVETTE LECLAIR, JESSICA LEE MCMILLAN, LM ROCHEFORT, ANDREW FRENCH & ROBIN SUSANTO. 3 Fall poets still TBA!

pinholepoetry.ca/shoppoetry/
poetry journal and chapbook press
poetry journal published four times per year / always open for submissions, always free to read / Chapbook Press
pinholepoetry.ca
January 29, 2026 at 5:14 PM
After 7 years, a new album in March. #TheTwilightSad
youtu.be/kooPFvDf8rI
THE TWILIGHT SAD - DESIGNED TO LOSE
YouTube video by thetwilightsadofficial
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January 24, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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If you live in #yvr your life has been touched by Karen Ward one way or another. Hope more people can support.
@kwardvancouver.bsky.social has become houseless in the past week. she is an incredible and badass human who has given so much life to movements rooted in care especially in the dtes. she could really use some financial support while she’s in this volatile spot.

etransfer: [email protected]
January 23, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Four stills from a movie you consider a masterpiece. No title. #FilmSky
January 23, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:

Taj Mahal & Toumani Diabaté
Deerhunter
Mos Def (Yasiin Bey)
Fever Ray
Tom Waits
Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:

Diamanda Galas
Beth Gibbons
Beth Orton
Bob Mould
Jawbox

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Introduce yourself with 5 concerts you’ve seen:

Gorillaz
Tegan & Sara
Interpol
Jay Z
X
January 22, 2026 at 2:34 AM
We’re accepting submissions for cover art, poetry, art, photography, short form, or hybrid pieces for Vol 4 on the theme “Waterways".

Details at SAPP: sappzine.ca/submit-your-...
January 22, 2026 at 1:55 AM
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Robert Hayden masterpiece:
January 21, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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Garry Gottfriedson is the winner of the 2025 Fred Cogswell Award. Congratulations to Garry, as well as Kayla Czaga (2nd place) and Barbara Tran (3rd Place)! Deep gratitude to all who entered and especially our esteemed judge Cecily Nicholson. Details: rclas.com/2025-fred-co...
January 20, 2026 at 12:54 AM
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I’m so giddy I’ve had to go lie down at the start of my work day.
Announcing the 2025 National Book Critics Circle Finalists for Poetry!
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
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Can't be a better time for International Clash Day! Coming soon via its birthplace @ KEXP February 6th & around the world. #TheClash #KnowYourRights #KEXP #MusicSky
www.kexp.org/events/kexp-...
January 18, 2026 at 2:00 AM
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Excited to be reading again with poet laureates Kyeren Regehr @byallmeanswrite.bsky.social and Elee Kraljii Gardiner @eleekg.bsky.social Wed Jan 21 at the Britannia Library in Vancouver! Starts at 6pm, but arrive for a good seat. There will be a few spots on Open Mic

Thanks to Twisted Poets!
January 17, 2026 at 6:32 PM
Life is truly absurd. I call it “Simulacra."
January 17, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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Last few days to join this online poetry class I teach, so please consider and/or share with peers that might be interested! The class needs at least one more student to run 🤞
Hey, if you're up for an hearty engagement with poetic forms and strategies in the New Year, do consider Poetry 1, the online, asynchronous class I run at SFU. There'll also be workshopping with a group of peers and potential one-on-one sessions with me. Check it out! www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
Poetry 1
<p>Poetry is often described as a conversation—with the self, the world, and the work of other writers.</p><p>In this introductory course, you'll gain the tools you need to enter the conversation thro...
www.sfu.ca
January 17, 2026 at 1:19 AM