As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Worcester County Poetry Association is seeking short poems from Worcester residents that illustrate the poetry of the streets of Worcester. Thirteen poems will be stenciled on sidewalks throughout Worcester using paint that is only visible when wet with rain. A map and list of planned poem locations […]
Listen! is a weekly poetry open mic on Sundays at 6 PM, Nick’s Worcester. Hosted by David Macpherson.
The following program is sponsored by the Worcester Public Library and is shared at their request. SATURDAY, AUGUST 7th, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Virtual Event Worcester, MA, 01608 Registration Link: https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/poetry-writing-workshop-with-susan-roney-o-brien-3/ This virtual poetry workshop is a vehicle for critique, a time of close reading and thoughtful responses that help craft the written word so […]
The Duende Project is Chris O’Donnell, drums and humor; Chris Lawton, guitars and discipline; Steven Lanning-Cafaro, bass, keyboards, guitars, and probably another three or ten instruments by the time you read this; Tony Brown, poems, vocals, unintentionally hilarious fretted instrumental attempts.) Together, these four blend poetry, rock, funk, jazz, reggae, folk, and whatever else works into […]
Listen! is a weekly poetry open mic on Sundays at 6 PM, Nick’s Worcester. Hosted by David Macpherson.
The following program is sponsored by the Worcester Public Library and is shared at their request. FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 - 4:00 — 5:00 PM Virtual Event Worcester, MA, 01608 Registration link: https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/open-mic-friday/ Poets, let your voices be heard! Whether you’ve written an original piece or would like to share a favorite poem written by someone […]
Open reading/art sharing - five minute/2 poem limit. Paul Szlosek, Worcester poet, photographer, paranormal entertainer, co-founder & co-host of The Poetorium at Starlite, and creator of The Virtual Poetorium will feature. This is a live event. Masks are recommended. Note this is a change. Catherine Reed will not feature.
Listen! is a weekly poetry open mic on Sundays at 6 PM, Nick’s Worcester. Hosted by David Macpherson.
Please join us for this special event that honors Eve Rifkah with the WCPA's Seventh Annual Stanley Kunitz Medal Award. Rifkah co-founded Poetry Oasis, Inc. (1998-2012), a non-profit poetry association dedicated to education and promoting local poets. She was the founder and editor of Diner, a literary magazine, and earned her MFA from Vermont College. […]
Poet Tony Brown is the author of nine individual chapbooks of poetry plus five 'best of' collections. He is also known for his vocal and musical talents as the front man to one of the regions most popular and provocative groups, The Duende Project. You can purchase his chapbooks and follow Tony's work at his […]
