Renowned poet, painter, memoirist, and short story writer, Worcester's own Elizabeth Bishop (1911-1979) rests within Hope Cemetery. On what would be her 111th birthday, we gather by her grave to read her poetry and summon the scenes so skillfully painted in her verse. Come celebrate with the WCPA and Beth Sweeney, director of the new […]
Open Poetry and Play Reading featuring Michel Duncan Merle and Stewart Evan Lalo "Sam." Staged Reading of the play "Art." Open Mic: one poem and a lightening round . Contact Sam 508-753-4319 or Huck 508-753-2500 to sign up. **** UPDATE UPDATE **** Note: This event will not take place at the Tidepool bookstore. It will […]
Business meeting of the Worcester County Poetry Association. Visitors are welcome. Only board members can vote on official matters. Due to the pandemic this event will be held on Zoom only. Please click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84188100514?pwd=bHZuTmFwY012MEZqWEF3VUtOS2svdz09 Meeting ID: 841 8810 0514 Passcode: 279377
Pondering the Pandemic During the Rust Years: A Virtual Poetry Reading with Joe Fusco Jr. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2022 4:00—5:00 PM Virtual Event Worcester, MA, 01608 Registration link: https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/pondering-the-pandemic-during-the-rust-years-a-virtual-poetry-reading-with-joe-fusco/ Joe Fusco Jr. is a well-seasoned poet and humorist from Worcester, Massachusetts. He is the author of four books of semi-amusing poems and essays: Pondering the Pandemic During the […]
Bedlam Book Cafe presents Reading Sylvia Plath Now with Professor Amanda Golden on Friday, February 11, 2022, at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Visit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link to join. Register Sylvia Plath irrevocably […]
Now that the snow is on the ground, we're turning our thoughts to giving voice to the poetry that has filled Worcester's rainy streets. We have invited the poets who created the Rain Poems to share their work in a reading for friends and family at the Park View Room (just off Elm Park @ […]
Announcing the 2022 Michael True Memorial Reading featuring Jonathan Blake. Thursday, February 17, 2022 Curtiss Performance Hall Tsotsis Family Academic Center Assumption University The reading will be free and open to the public, though public health metrics may require a change to that plan. Download the flyer feature artwork by Julie Chlapowski alongside a poem […]
Monthly Open Mic Poetry on the Third Saturday of (most) months, 2-4 pm. Bring an original piece to share in a round-robin style. Moderated by Robert Eugene Perry. **Masks are required for all attendees at this time.** Space is limited so please RSVP to deb@bookloversgourmet.com or 508-949-6232.
Listen! is a weekly poetry open mic on Sundays at 6 PM, Nick’s Worcester. Hosted by David Macpherson.
The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Moira Linehan will be the featured reader. Visit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link to […]
