# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at Subtext Books on Wednesday, August 19th for a poetry reading with Greg Watson, Patrick Cabello Hansel, and Denis J. LaComb.About this EventGreg Watson is an award-winning author of twelve collections of poetry, most recently 'The Shape of Your Absence' released in April 2026. He is also co-editor with Richard Broderick of The Road by Heart: Poems of Fatherhood, published by Nodin Press.Patrick Cabello Hansel is a poet, fiction writer and creative writing teacher. He has published two books of poetry “The Devouring Land” and “Quitting Time”. His poetry, short stories and essays have been published in over 70 journals and anthologies, in the United States, the UK, and Ireland.Denis J. LaComb is a storyteller. He wrote Broken Down Palace in the 1960s and recently published the collection. Denis also writes childrens books, westerns, and plays.This event is free. Street parking is $1.25/hour after 6 PM. Union Depot Parking Lot A and B have the best rates, at $4-8/hour. You can learn more here: https://www.uniondepot.org/parking/daily/ . The closest ramp, Victory Parkings Lawson Ramp is $8/hour. You can learn more here: https://www.victoryparking.com/lawson-ramp
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/saint-paul/poetry-reading-greg-watson-presents-the-shape-of-your-absence/100001993618907820
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Subtext Books
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Saint Paul
- **state**: MN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Subtext Books
- **lat**: 44.9454544
- **long**: -93.0946702
- **full address**: Subtext Books, 6 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence being held?
  - **A:** Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence takes place on Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 19 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Subtext Books, 6 West 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence?
  - **A:** Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence is organized by SubText Books.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Saint Paul, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry Reading: Greg Watson presents The Shape of Your Absence sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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