Please join us for this special event that honors Susan Roney-O'Brien with the WCPA's Sixth Annual Stanley Kunitz Medal Award. Roney-O'Brien is the 2020 Kunitz Medal recipient. The author of five poetry collections, she curates a monthly poetry series, tutors international students, is part of a collaborative group of visual artists and poets, and works […]
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.
A gathering of visual artists, poets, writers, musicians etc. to share their work. This is a live event. Note the temporary venue change. Masks are recommended.
Since May 2020 the WCPA has helped a few community poetry readings with virtual events. The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass. was one of our first. On Tuesday, July 27, 2021, Catherine Reed will be the featured reader. Visit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join […]
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.
