DO YOU KNOW A PLACE THAT IS WORTHY OF A POEM? Join us on Friday, May 16th as we open “The Poem Next Door” in the Museum’s Booth Gallery, 10AM - 4PM. This newest exhibit In partnership with Mapping Worcester in Poetry, this exhibit traces how poems can grow from memories of places, including the […]
Join us for our monthly round robin open poetry share, moderated by Robert Eugene Perry. Bring original pieces to share in a friendly, supportive environment. Space is limited to 14 participants and usually fills up quickly. Sign up to reserve your spot by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com
We're back on May 21st at our awesome new location! The Mill is right off Rt 190, has a spacious parking lot, serves delectable apps, entrees, and desserts with a full bar. We'll have a seperate room for our monthly shenanigans. Admission will still be free. All of the Tip Jar proceeds go to the […]
On May 22nd, 2025, the WCPA is proud to host its annual Women’s Zoom Reading. If you would like to attend, please CLICK HERE. Here is the reading list & order of readers:
The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 Terry Farish will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register. Terry Farish is the author of books for children, young adults, and adults. A reviewer called her stories full of synergy and it’s true that she loves […]
Poets at Large will welcome poet Margaret (Meg) Smith to The Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT on May 31 as part of its 2025 season. Smith is a writer, journalist, dancer and events producer living in Lowell, Mass. She currently serves as content editor of Worcester Magazine, and her journalism has been honored […]
Now, the 1st Tuesday of every month, The Richard Fox Poetry Series is an open- mic with a featured reader. It honors the memory of the iconic Worcester poet and human-being extraordinaire Richard Fox. Our next Featured Poet will be the very talented David Thoreen on June 3rd. Free admission. On-the-street parking. Root and Press […]
Weltschmerz: Poem for the Great Divide Tonight, with all that’s happening outside, all that’s being broken, denied, all that’s slithering, roiling on the underside, all that must be decried, I’m remembering a young black man who allowed himself to be tied to a cross, to be hoisted up at a protest rally in 1970 in […]
IMPORTANT: PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN CHAIR FOR THIS OUTDOOR EVENT WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets Presents: Linda Wlodyka & Cheryl Bonin WHERE: Deb Horan’s Backyard 15 Eddy St Webster, MA RAIN LOCATION: Steve Veilleux’s house 112 Fabyan-Woodstock Road N Grosvenordale, CT WHEN: Sunday JUNE 8th, 2025 @ 1:00 pm […]
