The literary journal, featuring some of the region’s most talented writers and artists, goes on sale Nov. 1
The Hoffman Center will celebrate the launch of the 9th edition of the North Coast Squid journal of writing and art with two events in early November:
- Contributing writers will read from their work during a program at the Hoffman Center Friday, Nov. 3, 7-9pm. Members of the community are invited to attend through a video livestream. The Zoom link for this event is available on the Hoffman Center’s “Events” webpage.
- Contributing artists will be featured at the Squid Art Show opening reception at the Hoffman Gallery, Saturday, Nov. 4, 2-4pm, 594 Laneda Ave, Manzanita. The 28 original pieces published in the Squid will be on display for sale at the Hoffman Gallery in November, Fri-Sun, 12-4pm.
Copies of the magazine can be purchased for $15 at the Hoffman Gallery, as well as retail outlets along the coast, including:
In Manzanita:
Cloud & Leaf Bookstore
Manzanita News & Espresso
Wild Manzanita Grocery & Cafe
Elsewhere:
Salty Siren Bookstore in Astoria
Lucy’s Books in Astoria
Beach Books in Seaside
Cannon Beach Art Gallery
Cannon Beach Book Company
Wild Coast Goods in Nehalem
The Roost in Wheeler
Garabaldi Maritime Museum
Tillamook Pioneer Museum
This newest edition of the Squid literary magazine is 72 pages, showcasing the work of 39 writers and 28 artists who live on the North Oregon Coast or have a strong connection to the region. Writing selections were curated by noted Oregon authors: Anis Mojgani for poetry; Natalie Serber for memoir/nonfiction; and Callum Angus for fiction.
The Hoffman Center for the Arts, located at 594 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, OR, is a nonprofit dedicated to bringing arts, education and culture to the community. Go to hoffmanarts.org for additional information about the Hoffman Center or its programs.
