# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us again in Fairfield's favorite listening room for a lively night of creative work by Southeast poets, writers, and performers: Craig Deininger, Alex Griffin, Ryan Bry, Lauryn Shapter, Tom Kepler (joined by a cast of choral readers that includes Lou Bolster and Katherine Wild), and host Meredith Siemsen. 

Come early for a drink and a seat, and settle in for a night of poems (in honor of National Poetry Month) ... and puppetry! Yeah, you read that right.

$5 minimum at the door.

The Thirsty Word takes place every third Thursday of the month. Writers can send submissions to Meredith at sourceoffice@lisco.com.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairfield/the-thirsty-word-third-thursday-reading/200029927793214
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, performances, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairfield
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Cafe Paradiso
- **lat**: 41.0077479
- **long**: -91.9636313
- **full address**: Cafe Paradiso, 3 E Broadway Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-3201, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading being held?
  - **A:** The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading takes place on Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cafe Paradiso, 3 E Broadway Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556-3201, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading?
  - **A:** The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading is organized by The Thirsty Word.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Thirsty Word: Third-Thursday Reading sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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