Boston Lyric Opera returns to the Prior Performing Arts Center at Holy Cross with the song cycle “The Wanderer’s Tethering.” This piece, which BLO premiered in June 2023, combines poetry by Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola and music by Boston-based composer, vocalist, and multimedia artist Mason Bynes. It follows the story of Tobi, a descendant […]
Bill O'Connell has been living in the Pioneer Valley in Massachusetts between the Connecticut River and Quabbin Reservoir since 1984. A retired social worker, he teaches literature and writing at Greenfield Community College and runs a small handyman business. Bill’s books of poetry include Sakonnet Point (Plinth Books 2011) & On The Map To Your […]
in collaboration with our partners: The Worcester County Poetry Association, Trinity Lutheran Church and Worcester Art Museum Join us for in-depth discussions with writers, artists, and influencers of all dimensions. We Welcome 2023 Kunitz Medal Winner, Poet, Paul Szlosek Szlosek's poetry has appeared in various local & national print & online publications including The Worcester […]
A poetry and music series at the Woods Memorial Public Library. This Tuesday we are featuring poets Susan Roney-O'Brien & David Thoreen. Free and open to all! Please stop by or call the Library at 978-355-2533 to reserve your seat. Each evening will feature solo readings by area poets book-ended by a musical duet. This […]
WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets Presents: Fred Gerhard & Tommy Twilite WHERE: Steve Veilleux’s home: 112 Fabyan-Woodstock Road N Grosvenordale, CT WHEN: Sunday April 14, 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 […]
An evening of poetry and music. Each evening will feature solo readings by area poets that will bookend a musical duet performance in the Merriam Gilbert library in West Brookfield, Ma. Each program will begin at 6:00 pm. The evenings are free and open to the public and sponsored in part by a grant from […]
Worcester humorist/stand-up poet Joe Fusco Jr reads his latest musings, many from his new book 'Random Thoughts from A Curmudgeon,' then answers questions about the meaning of life. Free admission. Ample parking. All ages welcome. Join Joe later for lunch at Bobby Mac's Diner in the Senior Center. Great hot dogs!
Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Charlton Library by reading in the Open Mic and enjoying the musings of Joe Fusco Jr.Admission is free. Ample parking. Dexter Hall is an awesome space to be creative!Contact the library at 508-248-2219 to register for the open mic Joe Fusco Jr. is a well-seasoned humorist/stand-up poet from Worcester, […]
Join the Center for Nonviolent Solutions for an evening of Verse
Featuring Readings from Chis Noonan's New Release: The Theory of Xera Altamon
