Poetry News November 28, 2011
****POETRY NEWS****
Here is your Poetry News for the week of November 28, 2011.
There are myriads of poetry events this week in the Pioneer Valley and beyond.
Scroll all the way down for more poetry in CT, Boston and other areas.
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THIS WEEK in Western MA and Vicinity:
Sun. Nov. 27 - Tommy Twilite & Lori Desrosiers at Sunday Poetry at Essalon, Hadley, 3:30pm
Mon. Nov. 28 - All Small Caps: Matthew Gagnon & Bob Susskind, Deja Brew, Wendell 7:30pm
Mon. Nov. 28 - Phoenix House Poets, Springfield Central Library, 6:30pm
Tue. Nov. 29 - Jennifer Egan at Amherst College, Pruyne Lecture Hall, 8pm
Thu. Dec. 1 - Peter Corvino & Daniel Hall at Collected Poets, Mocha Maya's Shelburne Falls, 7pm
Fri. Dec. 2 - November 30/30 Challenge Poets Reading, Stoddard Hall, Smith College, 7pm
Fri. Dec. 2 - Taylor Mali & Lisa Starr at St. Joseph College, Hartford, CT, 7pm
Fri. Dec. 2 - Susan Hartung Reading and Benefit at The Bookstore, Lenox, MA 7pm
Sun. Dec. 4 - December Reading at The Hope & Olive, Greenfield, 3-5pm
This is just a sampling. There are many other poetry events in Western MA, Boston, CT and beyond this week - Please scroll down!
SPRINGFIELD POETRY
Free performing arts workshops for children:
"Arts in the City" is a free series of voice, hip-hop and painting classes for children, taking place on Wed. Nov. 30, Wed. Dec. 7 and Wed. Dec. 14 from 5:30-7 at Duggan Middle School, 1015 Wilbraham Rd in Springfield. Sponsored by 5A and the Springfield Cultural Council. Children ages 6 and up are welcome. Call 413-222-3958 or email gabbygirlmedia@gmail.com for more information
POETRY FROM OUT OF THE ASHES AT THE LIBRARY
Phoenix House Poets Return
Monday, November 28, 6:30 pm
Come listen to participants in the Phoenix House recovery programs share their poetry at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 28 in the Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street, Springfield. Those attending will have a chance to meet the poets and to talk to them. Phoenix House provides alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention services operating over 150 programs in ten states, including Massachusetts. Phoenix House is committed to protecting and supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by substance abuse and dependency. Questions concerning this interesting event may be directed to Matthew Jaquith, Programs and Training Librarian at (413) 263-6828, ext. 221. Flyers available on the Library site: www.springfieldlibrary.org/programs.html
FREE POETRY PROGRAMS AT THE CENTRAL LIBRARY
Led by award-winning local poet, María Luisa Arroyo
Springfield City Library presents a series of Saturday Poetry Workshops led by award-winning local poet, educator and teaching artist Maria Luisa Arroyo. Sessions will take place in the Central Library Community Room, 220 State Street in Springfield. June's Poetry Reading will be held in the Library's Rotunda. Sign up online: www.springfieldlibrary.org
Writing Poems for Children and Teens
December 10, 1-3 pm
Sign up online
Learn about children's poetry markets; read and discuss poems geared toward children and teens; share your poems for feedback.
War Veterans as Poets
January 14, 1-3 pm
Sign up online
Poets Yusef Komunyakaa, Fred Marchant, and Doug Anderson, among many others, have written about their experiences in war. The first part of this workshop will focus on reading and discussing some of their poems. Then, those attending will share their own poems for feedback.
The Harlem Renaissance
February 11, 1-3 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, we'll read and discuss poems by African American poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Then everyone will share their own poems.
Women's History
March 10, 1-3 pm
In celebration of National Women's History Month we'll read and discuss pieces by women poets, followed by sharing and feedback of your own poems.
National Poetry Month
April 7, 1-3 pm
Celebrate National Poetry Month by reading one of your favorite poems by another poet! Then those attending will share their poems.
Ekphrasis Poetry (poetry inspired by other art)
May 5, 1-3 pm
Back by popular demand, writers will get inspiration from pieces done by local visual artists! After a brief introduction, you'll have the chance to write a draft of a new poem inspired by one or more of the pieces of art. Then we'll share what we've written.
Poetry Reading
June 16, 1-3 pm
Join us for a family friendly, bilingual event (Spanish & English) for all ages. We'll accept as many entries as we can accommodate in two hours. Please pre-register by calling (413) 263-6828, x 213 or sign up on our website. Limit of two poems per reader.
Sign up in person by stopping into the Central Library or any branch library, by calling (413) 263-6828 x213, or by sending an e-mail to mjaquith@springfieldlibrary.org. Pre-registration via Event Keeper calendar is encouraged for all events, but is required for Poetry Reading on June 16.
Ms. Arroyo is the author of Gathering Words: Recogiendo Palabras (2008). She is a Puerto Rican poet, educator, and teaching artist who has facilitated numerous poetry workshops regionally and has performed in various parts of the country and in Puerto Rico.
POETRY IN THE VALLEY AND BEYOND
Gallery of Readers Press
is pleased to present a book release celebration and reading of
LADDER TO THE ROOF: POEMS by Brett Averitt
Sunday, December 11, 2011 4:00 pm
Neilson Library Browsing Room
Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts
Refreshments will be served.
Brett Averitt was born in Ennis, Texas, in 1935. In 1961, she and her husband Robert moved to Northampton, where they raised their son Mark and daughter Angela. Brett took a Ph.D. in English literature from the University of Texas in Austin in 1963 and taught literature and writing at Westfield State College and Smith College.
30 Poems Reading
Reading from the participants in the 30 poems in 30 days challenge,
benefiting the Center for New Americans, will be held on
Friday, December 2nd at 7pm
Stoddard Hall, Smith College, Northampton
For more information go to http://www.cnam.org/30-poems
GERALD STERN
Tuesday December 6, 7:30 PM
Weinstein Auditorium
Wright Hall, Smith College
TAYLOR MALI AND LISA STARR
Friday December 2, 7:30 pm
The Hoffman Auditorium in The Bruyette Athenaeum,
Saint Joseph College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT
Tickets, $75, $25, and $15
call 860.231.5555 or visit www.sjc.universitytickets.com.
Amherst College Fall Reading Series presents
JENNIFER EGAN
Tuesday November 29, 8 p.m.
Pruyne Lecture hall
Fayerweather 115 Amherst College, Amherst
Great News for Poetry Lovers in the Pioneer Valley!
Announcing Sunday Poetry at Esselon,
a new monthly poetry reading and open mic event
at Esselon Cafe on Rte 9 in Hadley, MA., from 3:30 to 4:30PM
Sunday, November 27, 2011, 3:30pm
Featured poets Tommy "Twilite" Clark and Lori Desrosiers (rescheduled due to snow!)
Their readings will be followed by an open mic session, so BRING YOUR POEMS!
Poets booked for the coming months are: Sally Bellerose, Ellen Lafleche, Jim Cahillane, and Maria Louisa Arroyo.
Check out our Facebook page "Sunday Poetry at Esselon"
as well as an events page by the same name.
Esselon serves brunch until 3:pm so feel free to come early and enjoy a leisurely meal before the reading. The kitchen closes at 3pm but the beverage counter remains open until 5pm.
Questions can be emailed to Maryelizzz@comcast.net
Mark Your Calendars!
Forbes Library Weekly Poetry Discussion Group
The Poetry Discussion at Forbes Library will resume meeting on Mondays at 7 PM in the Coolidge Room, starting September 26 and running through December 12 for the fall session. Poets to be discussed will include Jane Hirshfield, Diane Gilliam, Ida Stewart, John Ashbery, Patricia Smith and Gerald Stern.
FLORENCE POETS SOCIETY
The next business/sharing meeting is Thursday, December 8, 2011 6:30pm
ALL POETS OF ALL TYPES AND AGES are welcome, bring one of your original works to share,
(12 to 15 copies will usually be enough for all to share) The meeting is held at Lilly Library community room and begins at 6:30 PM. Poetry presentation and discussion begins at 7PM
PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING AS A MEMBER OF FLORENCE POETS SOCIETY.
THE FEE IS $20.00 FOR THE YEAR FROM SEPTEMBER TO AUGUST. Your membership supports our Fall festival, SILKWORM our annual journal, (these first two items also are supported in part by the Northampton Arts Council via a grant) our website http://www.florencepoetssociety.net/,, our po box, the annual contest, the JAN SLAM, our spring art gallery reading. and our summer reading at William Cullen Bryant homestead.
For more information: Email us at florencepoets@comcast.net or check out our new web page at http://www.florencepoetssociety.net
NEW DAY AND TIME: Listen to "Twilite's Poetry Pub"
Enjoy the "Pub" with Carl and Tom every Tuesday night, 8pm on Valley Free Radio, WXOJ 103.3 fm, Northampton and now with improved streaming at http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/ !!!
Poetry to the people! WXOJ-FM LP 103.3 and streaming at http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/. Bringing to you a variety of interesting poetry and music!
All events are free and open to the public except as noted For more information, Call Tom at (413) 584-5914 or email at: tommytwilite@gmail.com or: FPOETS@localnet.com or visit: http://www.florencepoetssociety.org/
POETRY A LA CARTE RADIO SHOW
on WMUA-Amherst 91.1 FM
Mondays from 6:00 to 6:30pm
WMUA is ably run by students, and the Programmer, who has the unenviable job of arranging a continuous, live, on-air series of shows, 24 hours a day, is hard-pressed to get coverage when the UMass students are on vacation. (DJs are usually about half students and half community members). Hence the change in schedule.
Streamed live at http://www.wmua.org/.
The program, hosted by Daisy Mathias, includes reading aloud from past and contemporary poets, and occasionally features live interview and poetry-reading with a local poet.
Poetry at the Leverett Library
6:30 p.m. on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, Poetry reading at the Leverett Library. 75 Montague Rd. Leverett, MA. Area poets are invited to read. For more information contact Petriana at 413. 549.9336 or by email at pmonize@hcc.mass.edu
GREENFIELD, SHELBURNE FALLS AND NORTH
ALL SMALL CAPS SERIES
Monday, November 28th, is our next reading for the All Small Caps series.
Please bring your work, work you admire and want to share, or just come listen to the featured readers.
The featured readers:
Matthew Gagnon teaches in the Arts and Humanities Division at Holyoke Community College. In 2010, he received an MFA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. His reviews and essays can be found in Jacket, The Literary Review, and The Poker, among others. Some of his poems have appeared or are forthcoming in American Letters & Commentary, Boston Review, Colorado Review, Denver Quarterly, Hambone, The Nation, and Web Conjunctions. He lives in Amherst.
Bob Susskind lives in Northampton, MA. He was recently a part of the Gallery of Readers at Smith College, Neilson Library Browsing Room series. He was the featured reader at the Blue Guitar and is actively writing his non autobiography .
The reading will be held, as usual, at the Deja Brew (57 Lockes Village Rd, Wendell). Doors will open at 7 and the open mic portion of the reading will begin at 7:30, followed by a short break, followed by the featured readers. There will be food and drink available. If you need directions, a peek at upcoming readings, etc., please look-see our blog: allsmallcaps.blogspot.com.
Northfield Open Mic Features Slate Roof Poets
You are invited to an evening of poetry at Northfield Coffee and Books on Thursday, December 8th and 7:30 pm. with Slate Roof Poets: Janet McFadyen, Ed Rayher and Paula Sayword. Former Slate Roof poet Jim Bell will also read, followed by an open mic. So come join us for coffee, tea, pastries and poetry.
Janet McFadyen's chapbook In the Provincelands is forthcoming from Slate Roof Press. Ed Rayher's Wing Over the Garden has just been published and Paula Sayword's What Sleeps Inside was released in the summer of 2010.
Northfield Coffee and Books is at 105 Main St., Northfield, MA.
The series will take place on the third Thursday of every month, and is sponsored by Bernardston poet and track & field coach Jim Bell. Arrive a little early to sign up.
Greenfield Spoken Word
December 20th, Tuesday
Located at 9 Mill Street
Doors open at 7:00, Open Mic starts at 7:30
There are 10 - 5 minutes slots
There are 2 featured readers who read for 20 minutes each
$1- to $5 sliding scale donation
If you would like to be a featured reader at the Greenfield's
Monthly Readings Every Third Tuesday, please let me know
paul@humanerrorpublishing.com
paul@humanerrorpublishing.com
Spoken Word Wendell
The Last Monday of every Month
Sept - April At the Deja Brew Pub
57 Lockes Village Road Wendell, MA
For directions and additional
information see our website or
send an email:
http://allsmallcaps.blogspot.com
ARMS LIBRARY READING
Third Friday Prose and Poetry Readings. 7 p.m. at The Arms Library, Corner of Main and Bridge Streets, Shelburne Falls, Mass. 413-625-0306.
Held in the upstairs Reading Room, readers should arrive a couple of minutes early to sign up for a reading slot, and then have five minutes to share their work. The building is accessible by entering at lower level and taking the elevator upstairs.
The Collected Poets Series
Thursday, December 1, 7pm
Peter Corvino & Daniel Hall
Mocha Maya's Coffee House
47 Bridge St.
Shelburne Falls, MA 01370413-625-6292. Wheelchair accessible. See www.collectedpoets.com or www.mochamayas.com for more information. 7pm
The Collected Poets Series highlights the work of established and emerging poets. Each event showcases the remarkable local poets of Western Massachusetts and the finest regional, national, and international talent.
WORD IN THE BERKSHIRES
POETRY READING AND BENEFIT for The Denise Kaley Fund
Friday, December 2, 7pm
The Bookstore, 11 Housatonic St. Lenox
(413) 637 3390
Please join us at the first reading for Elephant Tree House's newest book, Inclusion, by Susan Hartung. Hartung's book explores, among many themes, what it is like to live with cancer. The reading will be a benefit for The Denise Kaley Fund for Berkshire County Women with Cancer. This fund supports the day-to-day living expenses of Berkshire women who are living with cancer and have serious financial need.
The Bookstore is a great bookstore, Susan reads her beautiful poems really well, and there's a wine and soft drink bar, too! Hope to see you there.
"Susan Hartung writes gracious, inviting poems about 'love / and cancer, and being joyful anyway.' While a few are darkly humorous reflections on her long acquaintance with cancer, her poetry ranges far more widely. Among the many gems of this collection is a lovely poem about trying to save a lost goat, and one about a funny late-night encounter with her visiting daughter, and another about her son preparing to climb the Wind River Range in Wyoming. But always, in whatever song she is singing, there is the undercurrent of our mortality. In the end, all the poems in this deftly engaging volume are designed to do what poets of large spirit have always done—'burn through,' in Hartung's memorable phrase, 'to what remains of love.'"
—Steve Kowit, author of The First Noble Truth
Jerry's Place Poetry
There will be 2--one hour poetry programs starting at 2:00 pm at the
Pittsfield Community television station on Federico Drive, Pittsfield
Mass. A Jerry's Place production.This is an ongoing reading every third Thursday.
OUTSPOKEN!
Pittsfield's Monthly Performance Series and Open Mic
- Outspoken! hosted by Matt Mcfadden, is held the 3rd Thursday of every month.
- Micro Theater (311 North St. in Pittsfield, Greylock Bldg. upstairs among the ArtOnNo studios - Up the block from Jae's Spice - Entrance to theater is around the corner on Union St. thru Orange door, right next door to Mary's Carrot Cake.
- 8 pm ($5 suggested donation)
- Interested open mic performers can sign up for 5 minute slot by
e-mailing matt at mcfaddensrus@yahoo.com
- Those needing more information can e-mail the same address
Power of Words, Open Mic
Third Tuesdays 7pm to 8:30 pm Hosted by Garfield Reed.
This is an open opportunity to share poetry, readings, music and other spoken word.
Free and open to the public at Berkshire South Regional Community Center , Crissey Rd.,Great Barrington, MA Every third Tuesday of the month. Please call Garfield at 528 4127 for more information.
In Words, Out Words in Housatonic
In Housatonic, MA there is an open mic for poets and performers of all styles and ages.
1st Tuesday of each month at the Deb Koffman Gallery 137 Front Street, Housatonic, MA 01236. “In Words, Out Words.” is hosted by John Meeks and there is usually a $7 suggested donation for heat and electricity. There are snacks there provided by whoever wants to bring them. The open mic begins at 7 and the featured performer goes on for about 20 minutes. It usually lasts until between 9 and 9:30.
Zeitgeist Gallery Pittsfield
Monday Poetry Nights 6 to10pm 648 North Street in Pittsfield call Alan Nidle, the Director at (857) 991-8448 for details
WORD IN WORCESTER
The Little "a" Poetry Series
Every Thursday night at 7pm, with an open mic preceding the feature. It is free and all ages, and will be held at The Strange Attractor, 97D Webster St, Worcester MA. Hosted by "Cowboy" Matt Hopewell, who also does the booking and can be reached at themadcowboy@gmail.com or by phone at (508) 479 8311.
More to follow as August and September dates are confirmed!
The d'Alzon Arts Series: Poetry Reading
takes place at Assumption College (500 Salisbury Street, Worcester) in the Emmanuel d'Alzon Library on the third Friday of each month during the academic year. The format is an open mic for the first half-hour or so, a short break with refreshments and then 2 featured poets.. The reading starts at 7:00 p.m. and typically runs for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Readings run throughout the school year.
THE POETS ASYLUM
Sunday, November 27:
Oh, there's no place like Home for the Holidays! That's right kids. This week we're inviting everyone over for a variety slam, and to help you get your Holiday shopping done. At the end of each round the winner will take home a fabulous prize! Once you've finally woken up from your turkey nap, come on down to the Poets' Asylum for a Holiday themed evening of delight. We're thinking holiday songs, decorations and leftovers. Each round has a theme and a task. Complete the task to move on to the next round.
On Saturday, November 12, at WCUW, eight teams will slam off in two Nationals-style "four-by-four" bouts, where four teams go four rounds to see who comes out on top! Doors open at 6:30, the first set will kick off at 7:00 and the second one at 9:00 sharp. The top team from each bout will be guaranteed entry to the 2012 National Poetry Slam in Charlotte, N.C. Cover charge is $5-$10, sliding scale, and proceeds will benefit the WCUW Radio Station.
Come down to the Front Room at WCUW (910 Main Street, Worcester). Remember, the reading now starts at 7:00 p.m. ; doors open at 6:30 p.m. No cover; donations accepted to support the feature. Don't skip this one, we think you'll regret it!
The Dirty Gerund
The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show will be held every Monday night starting at 8:30 p.m. The reading is being held at Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner (148 Grove Street, Worcester) and is hosted by Rushelle Frazier. There will be an open mic every week with a mix of poetry slams and featured poets. No cover; donations accepted. 21+ Please join us at our new home,
CONNECTICUT POETRY
Since CT has a wonderful and comprehensive newsletter online, I have decided to cut the CT Poetry section from Poetry News and only post special events that occur one time only. Write to Terri Klein at ctpoetnews@yahoo.com to get the CT Poet newsletter in your email.
The CT Poetry Calendar is online at http://poetz.com/connecticut
TAYLOR MALI AND LISA STARR
Friday December 2, 7:30 pm
The Hoffman Auditorium in The Bruyette Athenaeum,
Saint Joseph College, 1678 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT
Tickets, $75, $25, and $15
call 860.231.5555 or visit www.sjc.universitytickets.com.
You won't want to miss this exciting performance!BOSTON/CAPE COD POETRY
YANAFIDE FOUNDATION
Presents:
You Are Not Alone: Poetry & The Arts, Healing Through Creative Expression.
Saturday, December 3rd, 2011
... Brockton Public Library 304 Main St, Brockton, MA
Free Admission - HC Accessible
12:30-1:00 Open Mic Sign Up - Share your poetry, be the inspiration
1:00 -1:15 Opening Remarks – Lauri Unger, Inspirational Speaker
1:15 -2:15 Features and Open Mic
2:15 -2:30 Intermission
2:30 -4:00 Features and Open Mic
POETRY FEATURES:
Tony Brown: A 3-time Pushcart Prize nominee, his work appears in a variety of publications. He has been writing & performing for over 30 years, has been a Slam team member & has organized & hosted readings & reading series.
José Gouveia: Is the author of 3 poetry books; former Nat'l Secretary, Highway Poets Motor Cycle Club; Editor, RUBBER SIDE DOWN, The Biker Poet Anthology (2008); & Author, The Meter Man column, The Barnstable Patriot; Radio Host, The Poets Corner WOMR-FM Provincetown & holds an M.F.A. in Poetry from New England College.
Marguerite Guzman Bouvard is the author of 6 books of poetry. Her latest book, "The Unpredictability of Light," won the Massbook Award for Poetry in 2010. Her poems have been widely anthologized & have appeared in many Literary magazines.
MUSIC FEATURE:
Rebecca Orella Hurd is a multi-talented artist, who started playing the harp at age 7. Her music is both soothing & inspiring.
POETRY HOSTS: Susan Denison, Shelia Twyman, Richard Berg, Philip Hasouris
YANAFIDE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the healing power of creative expression. We rely upon grants and donations to continue providing meaningful programs. All donations are tax deductible. For more information, contact Richard Berg at: yanafide@verizon.net
Poetry Series at the Brockton Library
304 Main Street. Our website www.gbspa.org
Our workshops and venue are free, the seats comfortable, the refreshments delicious.
1:00 - 2:00 Prose Workshop (critique & discussion)
2:30 - 4:30 Memoir Workshop
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12:00 - 2:00 Poetry Workshop
1:30 - 2:00 Sign up for Open-Mic Reading
2:15 - 3:15 Open-Mic Reading
3:30 - 4:30 Feature Poets
During Open-Mic Reading share your own poetry or read from works of your favorite poets
Every Wednesday Night at 8, Featured Poet, Poetry Slam!
738 Mass Ave., Cambridge, MA
• Wednesday, November 30 Maya Phillips is a native
New Yorker pursuing a degree in Writing, Literature,
and Publishing at Emerson College. She was a member of
Emerson’s 2010 and 2011 CUPSI teams, as well as the 2011
Cantab Slam team, and is the current curator and SlamMaster
of Emerson College’s slam series. She splits her time
between the Boston and New York poetry scenes.
Open poetry slam in the 8x8 series.
• Wednesday, December 7 When Jamei Bauer walked
into the Cantab back in 2006 to smartly and firmly
explain the terms of the end of romance to the mic,
the audience, and to an ex’s voicemail all at the same time,
we knew we were witnessing the birth of a poetic powerhouse.
From the first trip to Cape Cod to the dead dog freezer to
the EBo Blue Line, we’ve been lucky to have this smart,
straight-talking woman as an open mic regular ever
since. Semi-final poetry slam in the 8x8 series.Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Sunday Night!Cambridge Common 1667 Mass. Ave., Cambridge
$5 Cover
Every Sunday Poetry Slam: 8:00 pm, Feature: 9:30 pm, Open Mike: 10:30 pm
617-547-0759
http://poetryjam.org/
Stone Soup Poetry
meets from 8-10 pm. every Monday at the Out of The Blue Art
Gallery at 106 Prospect Street in Cambridge with an open mic sign-up at 7:30
p.m. A featured poet follows the open mic.
For links to the feature's work, information on future features and more, visit
the Stone Soup Web site: http://stonesouppoetry.blogspot.com
Calliope—Poetry Readings at West Falmouth Library
Calliope – a community of poets
Sunday, January 22nd, 3 to 5 PM. Open mike sign-up, 2:45 PM.
Featuring: Mary Bonina, Christine Rathbun Ernst, Tidepool Poets
Directions: From Bourne Bridge. Rt. 28 south to Thomas Landers Road exit, right off ramp to Rt. 28A south (left), about 1 1/2 miles. Just past Old Dock Rd., on right, West Falmouth Library is on the left, with parking. From Woods Hole. Woods Hole Rd. to Palmer Ave. to Rt. 28 north to Brick Kiln Rd. exit, left off the ramp to Rt. 28A (stop sign). Take a right, and go less than I mile. West Falmouth Library is on the right, with parking (before the library, across from the Quaker Meeting House).
$5 donation requested. Refreshments.
Visit our website: calliopepoetryseries for Calliope’s complete schedule.
Email: calliopepoetryreadings@verizon.net or 508-566-1090 for information
Last Thursday Open Mic at The Cultural Center of Cape Cod
307 Old Main St., S. Yarmouth, MA co-hosts Joe Gouveia and Barry Hellman:
The last Thursday of every month, 7pm. Open mic and featured poet.. Bring your own refreshments.
Arrive early to sign up for open mic. For updated info on this and other Cape activities go to:
http://home.comcast.net/~bmhellman
CHECK OUT http://home.comcast.net/~bmhellman FOR MORE INFORMATION AND DETAILS ABOUT CAPE COD POETRY AND ALL OF THESE EVENTS.
Lowell Poetry Slam and Open Mic
Every FIRST Thursday at Brew'd Awakening! Only poets can compete in the slam and win the prize... but the mic is open to musical performers as well. Whether you come to perform, compete or just enjoy some coffee and great local talent, don't miss this event! 7:00pm - 9:30 pm *Sign-up between 6:30-7:00* The event is free and open to the public—so come on down for an evening of good company and some terrific regional voices!
Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus, 61 Market Street, Lowell, MA 978-454-BREW
For more info, please email CIntern2@lowellma.gov
OPEN BARK
meets @ the Out Of The Blue Art Gallery, 106 PROSPECT ST. (the home of Stone Soup) CENTRAL SQUARE, CAMBRIDGE. SIGN-UP AT 8:00pm OPEN MIC STARTS @ 8:15pm,
FEATURE @ 9:00pm Come and perform or listen!
Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam Sunday Night!
Cambridge Common 1667 Mass. Ave., Cambridge $5 Cover Every Sunday Poetry Slam: 8:00 pm,
Feature: 9:30 pm, Open Mike: 10:30 pm 617-547-0759 http://poetryjam.org/
Newton Free Library Poetry Reading Series
The series meets the second Tuesday of every month open mic after features. Starts 7PM For complete information go to http://newtonfreelibrarypoetryseries.blogspot.com/ Director: Doug Holder http://authorsden.com/douglasholder
Cambridge Community Television
Tuesdays at 11:00 PM Saturdays at 10:30PM Catch the latest from the Boston Poetry Slam I
NFO: kentthompson@comcast.net
LETRA Poetry Nights
in LAWRENCE MASS Every TUESDAY at Julio's 99 Club 99 Essex Street Lawrence, MA
Doors open at 7pm open mic starts at 8pm Admission $3.00 For more information or for directions please call
Michelle Richardson at 978-423-7045
NH/VT POETRY
For a VT poetry events calendar go to: http://www.phayvanh.com/
For info on Brattleboro poetry and Write Action visit their website - www.writeaction.net
Poetry readings at the Putney Library
55 Main Street, Putney VT (802) 387-4407
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