About us

Thin Air works to elevate and bring together the Flagstaff community. Catch us at any of our events!

Upcoming events:

Cinder Skies Presents: A High Desert Reading Series

  • Thursdays @7 PM
  • Follow @cinderskies_readings for info
  • Local venues in Flagstaff
More info

Silly Goose Writing Club

  • 5:30-7pm on December 2nd 2025
  • Flagstaff Downtown Library: 300 W. Aspen Ave, Flagstaff AZ 86001
  • No experience necessary!
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News & updates:

  • Slam Poetry is Not What You Think it is by Cailin Jeffers

    What’s the first thing you picture when you hear the words “slam poetry”? Is it a group of sappy teens snapping their fingers in a coffee shop? Is it someone yelling punctuated nonsense into a microphone? Does the slam poetry scene from 22 Jump Street come to mind? “Slam. Poetry. Yelling! An-gry! Wa-ving my hands…

  • The Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase Ecosystem by Katie McGee

    The Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase, affectionately known as NAPS, kicked off its 12th year at Theatrikos Playhouse in Flagstaff this September. Ever since Ann Cummins, a creative writing professor at NAU, founded NAPS, the playwriting contest has enjoyed a strong connection with the university’s MFA program. This year more MFA students, alumni, and faculty participated…