Poet and author Sandra Soli will share her poetry at The Performing Arts Studio Second Sunday Poetry Reading on March 9.  There is no admission charge for the reading, which begins at 2:00 in the Norman Depot, 200 South Jones Avenue. 

Soli’s first love, she says, has always been poetry.  Her poetry chapbooks, Silvering the Flute and What Trees Know, were both named finalists for the Oklahoma Book Award.  Her first poems and short fiction were published before she reached the age of 20. 

Soli’s work has appeared widely in national journals, featured on NPR Radio, and has received many literary honors, including UCO's Marilyn Harris undergraduate writing award, LSU's Eyster Prize in Poetry, and Author of the Month for Highlights Magazine for Children.  She has also been a finalist for several national book prizes.

Among her careers, Sandra Soli spent more than a dozen years as a radio broadcaster, hosting both morning and late-night programs in Lawton, OK. She served a stint as Tokyo Rose for the U.S. Army, narrated a Tulsa Chamber of Commerce film about the Port of Catoosa, and was part of more than 50 productions as actor, choreographer, and director in regional and community theaters in the U.S. and Europe. 

Soli holds a B.A. in communications/theater and an honors M.A. in English/creative studies.  After marrying and moving to Oklahoma City, Sandra spent a decade traveling as an Oklahoma poet-in-residence, working with more than 5,000 students statewide.  That was followed by nine years as columnist and poetry editor for ByLine magazine.  She continues to speak and conduct workshops for writers of all ages.

Series host Carl Sennhenn says “I am sure our audience at the Depot will like Sandra’s poetry — and her.”

For additional concert information, contact The Performing Arts Studio at 405-307-9320.  PAS office hours in the Depot are Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00.