Local Zinesters get Chatty at Zinesters Talking Series

Zinesters aren't supposed to talk! They're supposed to write quirky stories and draw awkward images, then print them in black and white and sell them for $3 to people who then feel ultra-indie because they own a zine. But at the Zinesters Talking series, local zinesters will break code and get vocal.

The series will be held every Tuesday evening through September at one of the four Multnomah County libraries (Central, North Portland, Hollywood and Belmont) sponsoring the series. The first talk is next Tuesday, Aug. 26, in the Central Library's US Bank Room. The kickoff reading will feature Shawn Granton, editor of Zinester's Guide to Portland (a handy pocket-sized reference book to Portland eateries, drinking holes and other attractions.) Granton will be joined by Erica Schreiner, author of the zines The Way Things Used to Be, and Argyle.



Zinesters Talking Series Schedule:

Aug. 26: Shawn Granton, Eric Schreiner. Central Library, U.S. Bank Room. 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

Sept. 2: Rio Safari, Femme Affinity Group. Hollywood Library. 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

Sept. 9: Kari Koch, Urban Edibles. North Portland Library. 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

Sept. 16: Karen Giezyng, Kate Lopresti. Central Library, U.S. Bank Room. 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

Sept. 23: Katin Imes, Diane Gilleland, Mark Russell. Belmont Library. 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

Sept. 30: Sea Christense, Kelly Froh. Central Library, U.S. Bank Room. 6:30 pm-7:45 pm.

Library locations and information can be found here.