Fall Equinox Reading – Artists Who Are Poets / Poets Who Are Artists
Tidepool Bookstore 372 Chandler St. Unit 101, WorcesterOPEN POETRY READING under the auspices of the WCPA Wednesday, September 22, 2021 - 5-7:00 PM FALL EQUINOX CO-FEATURES ROBERT STEELE LINDA WARREN Lawrence Strauss, Sotirios Sam E. Lalos, Christopher Reilley, Sue Coles, Doris Carter, Paul Lavallee, Elaine Reardon, Courtney Dorian Schlosser, Fran Reagan, Keith Vezeau, Jeff Ferrara, Paul Szlosek, Michael Hachey with Anne Lewis […]
Winners’ Reading for the 2021 Frank O’Hara Prize
Zoom Online MeetingJoin the winners of the WCPA's 2021 Annual Poetry Contest: The Frank O'Hara Prize for a reading of their work and the work of contest judge, Pam Bernard. There will be an opportunity to mingle over refreshments as well. Our 2021 Winners' Reading will be held virtually via Zoom. Visit the Zoom registration link to receive information […]
Listen! A Poetry Reading
Nick's Worcester 124 Millbury Street, WorcesterListen! is a weekly poetry open mic on Sundays at 6 PM, Nick’s Worcester. Hosted by David Macpherson.
Free People’s Artists Workshop
WCPA Office @ the Sprinkler Factory 38 Harlow Street, 2nd Floor, Worcester MAA gathering of visual artists, poets, writers, musicians etc. to share their work. This is a live event. Masks are recommended. Note the change of venue from Annie's Bookshop to the Worcester County Poetry Association's offices.
A virtual Thirsty Lab with Jeffrey Thomson
Zoom Online MeetingSince May 2020, the WCPA has helped a few community poetry readings with virtual events. The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., was one of our first. On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, Jeffrey Thomson will be the featured reader. Visit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join the reading. […]
Root and Press Poetry Extravaganza
Root and Press LLC 623 Chandler Street, WorcesterTheir 1st Event features humorist/poet Joe Fusco Jr. reading from his new book 'Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust Year' along with a poetry open mike. One Free beverage (up to $6) for every patron at the inaugural performance! Sponsored by D'Errico's Markets. Join us the last Thursday of every month for our Poetry Extravaganza. […]
Poetry Writing Workshop with Susan Roney-O’Brien
Online event CyberspaceVirtual Event Worcester, MA, 01608 This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so that it says exactly what the author intends. The focus is the work itself. Poets are respectful of each other, value the craft, understand the courage it […]
Listen! A Poetry Reading
Nick's Worcester 124 Millbury Street, WorcesterListen! is a weekly poetry open mic on Sundays at 6 PM, Nick’s Worcester. Hosted by David Macpherson.
Upcoming Lecture from Author Martin Ford
Worcester State University 486 Chandler Street, WorcesterThe Worcester State University Honors Program is excited to host a lecture from Martin Ford, New York Times best selling author of Rise of the Robots (2016). His latest book, Rule of the Robots comes out September 14, 2021. This event is in the May Street Building Auditorium, Worcester State University, Wednesday, October 6, 10:30 AM. […]
Elizabeth Bishop Graveside Reading
E.Bishop Grave at Hope Cemetary 119 Webster St., WorcesterRenowned poet as well as painter, memoirist, and short story writer, Worcester's own Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) rests within Hope Cemetery. On this 42nd anniversary of her passing, we gather by her grave to read her poetry and summon the scenes so skillfully painted in her verse. Dare you join us and Beth Sweeney, director of […]