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
| Time | Locations | Episode | Chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 – 9:30 am | Bancroft Tower Salisbury Park, Bancroft Tower Road, Worcester Please bring folding chairs or a blanket. | Telemachus, Nestor | #1 & 2 |
| 10:00 – noon | Institute Park 82 Salisbury Street, Worcester | Scylla and Charybdis, Wandering Rocks | #9 & 10 |
| 12:30 – 2:00 pm | The Wonder Bar * 121 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester | Aeolus, Lestrygonians | #7 & 8 |
| 2:30 – 4:30 pm | Worcester Public Library 3 Salem Square, Worcester | Circe | #15 |
| 5:00 – 7:00 pm | O’Connor’s Restaurant * 1160 W Boylston Street, Worcester | Sirens, Cyclops | #11 & 12 |
| 7:30 – 9:00 pm | The 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
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