Words & Wine: Monthly Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic Series

Words & Wine an Open Mic Poetry & Spoken Word Series @J.Bookwalter

A great night full of expression featuring local Poets & Spoken Word artists through Wine and Words.

Special Readings by Dario Cveneck & Nadine Waggoner

Dario Cvencek is an immigrant poet from the Balkans. He started writing poetry in high school, inspired by his growing up during the Bosnian War in the 1990s, and his subsequent experiences as a refugee of war and an immigrant in Germany and the United States. In his poems, he explores the themes of war, trauma, healing, identity, gun violence, immigration, nature, and love. His work has appeared in independent literary magazines and presses, such as Rising Phoenix Review, Gnashing Teeth Publishing, Alien Buddha Press, Beyond Words Magazine, Literary Heist, ANARKISS, Blood+Honey, Literary Underground, and others. He was also featured in a recent anthology “Silence is Consent: American Poets Speaking to the American Conscience” (Casablanca Press, 2025). His first full-length collection of poetry, “PTSD Martini”, was released by Carbonation Press in May 2025. He lives and works in Seattle, WA. Connect with Dario on Instagram at @dario_poetry.

Nadine Waggoner is a teacher and poet based in Bothell, Washington, whose work interweaves science and nature with autobiographical nonfiction and social commentary. She has a degree in Creative Writing from Western Washington University. She’s been published in Jeopardy Magazine, and she has written two self-published chapbooks: About the Dark Times (2022) and These Inanimate Objects (2025). You can usually find her sharing her work and enjoying live poetry at local poetry events.

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After the featured readings, there will be a sign-up sheet at the door. Open Mic participants, please plan for 3-5 minutes of reading.

Our space is curated for artists to freely and unapologetically express themselves. We invite individuals from all walks of life to support and participate in our open mic. So step up to the mic and read your favorite poem, engage in conversation with other local artists,6:30 pm all while enjoying our beautiful wines.

Date: November 20th

Time: 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

Host: John Campos

Location: J.Bookwlater Tasting Studio

14810 NE 145th, Ste C Woodinville, WA 98072

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