Events

Come out to celebrate the spoken word--join the Westborough Public Library for an Open Mic Night! Have you been workshopping an original poem, or do you have a ballad by a favorite author? Come and read them aloud! Or, simply celebrate by listening and supporting local writers. 5 minute time limit for each reading--registration required […]

The Shawna Foundation presents The Library Poetry Tour with Worcester poet and humorist Joe Fusco Jr. on August 9, 7 p.m. at the Milford Town Public Library. The event is free. He is the author of four books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust years”(2021);“Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); […]

On August 10th we will be featuring musician Ron Carlson, and poet Oliver de la Paz. Admission is FREE and patrons are encouraged to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to this family friendly event. Join us for an awesome time at Arts in The Garden!   Ron Carlson has been performing in Central Massachusetts and […]

    WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets presents: Susan Powers and Elizabeth Thomas! WHERE: Betsy’s Backyard Stage 185 Arvidson Road Woodstock, CT. WHEN: Sunday August 13th, 2023 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm WHAT HAPPENS: Our feature poets of the month will each read for 20 minutes. Then we will take a quick break for book sales, […]

Come out to the New Dawn Writers’ Group’s Poetry Workshop. Every third Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm we will discuss poems and writing, write to prompts, give feedback, encourage one another, and discuss upcoming projects. It’s a friendly, pressure-free atmosphere at the New Dawn Arts Center in Ashburnham. The address is 84 Main […]

Yetta Dine, mother to poet Stanley Kunitz, finds her voice thanks to years of fastidious research and record keeping by the author Judith Ferrara. Come enjoy a special reading of the book by the author herself. Click Here for more information on the book. Portrayed in Stanley Kunitz’s poems and interviews as an unforgiving and unaffectionate […]

Please join us for what promises to be an amazing evening of poetry featuring local poet & legend Richard Fox. The event will be hosted by poet Paul Szlosek (filling in for the series' regular host Sam Lalos) with Richard reading precisely at 5:30 PM followed by the open mic (two poems or five minutes […]

The Shawna Foundation presents The Library Poetry Tour with Worcester poet and humorist Joe Fusco Jr. on August 17, 7 p.m. at the Uxbridge Free Public Library. The event is free. He is the author of four books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust years”(2021);“Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); […]

NEW MASSACHUSETTS INDY BOOKSTORE TO CELEBRATE ITS 6-MONTH ANNIVERSARY WITH A FREE POETRY EVENT   A Great Notion independent bookstore (located at 65 Southbridge St. in Auburn, MA) will celebrate it’s 6-month anniversary on Saturday, August 19th with a free interactive poetry event.   The event will include games, giveaways and refreshments. A Great Notion […]