Poetry Reading - Sonnets For Agnodice
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Geister Room


Award Winning Poet & Prof Dancer/Actor- Mark Novak (and Elks Monday night dance instructor!)
w/ Finishing Line Press and San Rafael Elks Lodge Presents:
Come to pick up your Member Card, grab a burgers, see some live music, and join this poetry reading in the Geister room!
...Sonnets For Agnodice was a winning selection in Finishing Line Press' 2025 National Open Chapbook Competition. 1 of 10 selected out of 375+ entries.
Other writers are saying:
"Epic poetry..." Scott Herring, PhD, UC Davis. Creative Writing Dept.
"An extraordinary collection..." -Emmett Wheatfall, Author of 'Contradictions of an Uncertain Slilence!' 2x State Poet Laureate Nominee of Oregon.
"Makes the soul dream for more..." -Mark Lipman, U.S. National Beat Poet Laureate.
"Rich & Emotionally Charged..." Susan Page, President & Founder of the San Miguel Writers Conference.

Award Winning Poet & Prof Dancer/Actor- Mark Novak (and Elks Monday night dance instructor!)
w/ Finishing Line Press and San Rafael Elks Lodge Presents:
Come to pick up your Member Card, grab a burgers, see some live music, and join this poetry reading in the Geister room!
...Sonnets For Agnodice was a winning selection in Finishing Line Press' 2025 National Open Chapbook Competition. 1 of 10 selected out of 375+ entries.
Other writers are saying:
"Epic poetry..." Scott Herring, PhD, UC Davis. Creative Writing Dept.
"An extraordinary collection..." -Emmett Wheatfall, Author of 'Contradictions of an Uncertain Slilence!' 2x State Poet Laureate Nominee of Oregon.
"Makes the soul dream for more..." -Mark Lipman, U.S. National Beat Poet Laureate.
"Rich & Emotionally Charged..." Susan Page, President & Founder of the San Miguel Writers Conference.
