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Interested in hosting your event at The Turner? Please email turnerinfo@csuchico.edu to inquire about our availability.

Upcoming Events - Spring 2026

Pressing Poetry

Pressing Poetry Talk & Opening Reception

Thursday, January 29, 5:30-7:30 PM

Join us for a conversation between Turner Curator Rachel Skokowski and Bobb Blesse, former Director of Black Rock Press at University of Nevada, Reno from 5:30-6:30 PM (Performing Arts Center, Room 134). Afterwards, enjoy an opening reception for Pressing Poetry: From Broadsides to Book Arts in the Turner.

Bob Blesse

From 1984 to 2014, Bob Blesse served as the director of the Black Rock Press, a book arts program in the Department of Art at the University of Nevada, Reno. He taught undergraduate and graduate courses in traditional and contemporary methods and theory of the book arts, including letterpress printing. He designed and produced hand-printed, limited-edition books, broadsides, and trade editions of contemporary literature. From 1981 to 2006, he was the director of the Special Collections Department at the University Library. Born and raised in Oakland, California, he received B.A. and M.A. degrees in literature from Chico State University and a Master of Library and Information Science from UCLA. 

Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Thursday, February 26, 5-7 PM

Join us for an evening of poetry, storytelling, and community at the Turner. This open mic is open to everyone – we invite you to share your own poetry or writing, read a work from our current exhibition Pressing Poetry, or simply enjoy listening to others. Snacks and drinks will be provided and sign-ups are available on arrival. 

Museum Weekend

Butte County Museum Weekend

Saturday-Sunday, February 28-March 1, 10-4 PM

The Turner will be open for extended weekend hours for Museum Weekend - stop by to enjoy a family-friendly activity! Visit the Museum Weekend website for more information about special programming throughout Butte County.

Letterpress Printing

Letterpress Printing

Wednesday, March 11, 1-3pm

Get hands-on with letterpress printing and create a keepsake print to take home! No experience is needed. Try your hand at pressing the inked design and watch it come to life on paper.