Melissa Surrette grew up in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. She now spends her time between her family in Worcester and at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) where she is a PhD candidate. She has contributed chapters to edited volumes such as Qualitative Inquiry in the Present Tense: Writing a New History and in […]
Join Booklover's Gourment for a monthly round robin style, open poetry reading hosted by Robert Eugene Perry. Bring original pieces to share. Space for the open mic 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
Join the winners of the WCPA’s 2025 Annual Poetry Contest: The Frank O’Hara Prize for a reading of their work and the work of contest judge DeMisty Bellinger. There will also be an opportunity to mingle over refreshments. The reading will start at 4:00 pm US/Eastern. First Prize – Anthony DiPietro is a gay sex poet originally from Providence, […]
The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, MA, continues to meet virtually. Join us virtually on Zoom with none other than Francine DALessandra, our featured reader!
The Richard Fox Poetry Series is an open- mic with a featured reader(s) at Root and Press Books and Cafe.It honors the memory of the iconic Worcester poet and human-being extraordinaire Richard Fox.Our next Feature poets will Lea Deschenes and Victor Infante.Free admission. On-the-street parking. Root and Press Books and Cafe has an awesome array […]
Come one, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: 6-7 Free Writing Time 7-9 Reading and Workshop Building a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. It’s FREE and open to all. :)
On Saturday, November 8th from 11 am- 1 pm, Booklovers' Gourmet, 72 East Main Street in Webster, MA will host a book signing event with local author Robert Racicot and his latest release The Legend of the Oxford Pirate. The event is free and open to the public. Signed copies will be available for purchase. For […]
