Writers Read has been happening in Ukiah since 1999, and occurs on the last Thursday of almost every month. The program focuses on poetry, spoken word, short stories, song, and expository prose. The evening typically begins with a featured reader and then is followed by an hour of open mic starting around 8:00. The featured reader for October will be Jack Crimmins, author of Kit Fox Blues, with an introduction by Diane di Prima; The Rust Life; and Dancing in the Sun Room. He has worked for many years as a licensed psychotherapist and lives in Sonoma County, California.

There is no fee, but donations are warmly appreciated.