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Bloomsday 2018

January 15, 2020 by TrigonAdmin

The Worcester County Poetry Association celebrated Bloomsday with our annual Worcester Ramble, which took place from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on June 16th.  Bloomsday is always open to the public, and all are welcome to read during the event. Of course, listening is welcomed as well. For 2018 we did things a little different, using 6 locations instead of 8, because we always seem to lack time in actually finishing a full episode.

Thanks to our talented organizers, Kristina England and Jay Lavelle, for putting together a great event.  Special thanks to our guest facilitators, Sharon Legasey and Robert Steele, who stepped in while one of the regular organizers took care of some personal business.

Thanks to the Pulse Magazine and the Worcester Telegram & Gazette for writing articles about our 23rd Annual Ramble.  Let them know you appreciate the coverage of poetry by leaving a comment on the articles or sharing them on social media.

2018 Schedule

TimeLocationsEpisodeChapter
8:00 – 9:30 amBancroft Tower
Salisbury Park, Bancroft Tower Road, Worcester
Please bring folding chairs or a blanket.
Telemachus, Nestor#1 & 2
10:00 – noonInstitute Park
82 Salisbury Street, Worcester
Scylla and Charybdis, Wandering Rocks#9 & 10
12:30 – 2:00 pmThe Wonder Bar *
121 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester
Aeolus, Lestrygonians#7 & 8
2:30 – 4:30 pmWorcester Public Library
3 Salem Square, Worcester
Circe#15
5:00 – 7:00 pmO’Connor’s Restaurant *
1160 W Boylston Street, Worcester
Sirens, Cyclops#11 & 12
7:30 – 9:00 pmThe Old Stone Church
180 Beaman Street (Rt. 140), West Boylston
Please bring lanterns for after sunset and folding chairs.
Lotus Eaters, Hades#5 & 6

Gallery

Photos courtesy of Robert Steele

The WCPA is thankful to the following locations that allowed us to read on their property or at their establishments…

City of Worcester
  Bancroft Tower
  Institute Park
  Worcester Public Library, Salem Sq.

The Wonder Bar

O’Connor’s Restuarant

The Old Stone Church

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