The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading

Schedule

Thu Dec 18 2025 at 07:30 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Cafe Paradiso | Fairfield, IA

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Join us again in Fairfield's finest listening room for a sparkling night of creative work by area writers—from humorous family stories and holiday parodies to winter-perfect poetry. The fabulous lineup includes Victor Streeby, Patricia Draznin, Mel McCuin, Katherine Eid Wild, Raven Garland, Dave Patterson, and your host Meredith Siemsen.
$5 minimum at the door.
The Thirsty Word takes place every third Thursday of the month. Writers can send submissions to Meredith at [email protected].
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Cafe Paradiso, 3 E Broadway Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-3201, United States

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