Poets at Large will continue their fall series on Oct 26 th at The Vanilla Bean Café, 450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT. That evening Massachusetts poet and publisher Lee Derosiers will be the featured reader. Desrosiers (they/them) is a native New Yorker who has lived in western Massachusetts for the past 30 years. They are […]
Through the observation and translation of often unassuming and silent moments, the poetry of Li-Young Lee gives clear voice to the solemn and extraordinary beauty found within humanity. By employing hauntingly lyrical skill and astute poetic awareness, Lee allows silence, sound, form, and spirit to emerge brilliantly onto the page. His poetry reveals a dialogue […]
The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Lana Hechtman Ayers will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register. Lana Hechtman Ayers, a New Yorker who made her way to the Pacific Northwest via a dozen year sojourn in New England, has shepherded over a […]
Join us for a panel discussion about poetry for use in death ritual and the grieving process, along with some poems read from the anthology. All who attend will receive a discount on book purchases. About The Black River: Death Poems The Black River: Death Poems is an anthology of poems for people who are […]
WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets Presents: Paul Richmond & Candace Curran WHERE: Donna Lange’s house 59 Chase Road Thompson, CT (exit 50 off 395) WHEN: Sunday November 3, 2024 @ 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, snacks, and the raffle before starting the […]
John Hodgen and John Gaumond read from their latest works.
Join us for our monthly Board Meeting and help us plan for the future. We will meet in the Seminar Room at our Headquarters inside Preservation Worcester.
Please respond to Deb Horan to reserve your spot! Bob Perry, emcee Open Mic Poetry Saturday, November 16th, 2-4 PM Join us for this monthly round robin style, open poetry share. The event is limited to 14 people and usually fills up quickly. To sign up to participate, please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
The Jacob Edwards Library is pleased to present three Franco-American authors reading from their new books. Memoirist Charlie Gargiulo and poets Jeri Theriault and Steven Riel will discuss how their culture informs their creative writing. The authors, from Maine and Massachusetts, give voice to the strong presence of Franco-Americans throughout New England. All welcome! Please […]
