Join us at the Museum of Worcester as the Stanley Kunitz Medal is presented to this year's winner, Victor D. Infante. The museum's new Poem Next Door exhibit -- which features "My Mother's Pears," Kunitz's poem about his boyhood home at 4 Woodford Street -- will be open for viewing at 6 pm before the program begins. […]
Now, the 1st Tuesday of every month, The Richard Fox Poetry Series is an open- mic with a featured reader. It honors the memory of the iconic Worcester poet and human-being extraordinaire Richard Fox.Our next Featured Poet will be the very talented Joanne Johnson on August 5th. Free admission. On-the-street parking. Root and Press Books […]
WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets Presents: Tom Skarzynski & Laura DiCaronimo WHERE: Steve Veilleux’s house 112 Fabyan-Woodstock Road N Grosvenordale, CT WHEN: Sunday August 10 @ 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 […]
The Dirty Gerund Poetry Show, which hosts a legendary open mic every Monday night at Ralph's Rock Diner, is bringing its live poetry shenanigans to the Museum of Worcester. Join us to cheer on local poets as they participate in Prompt 'n' Circumstance, an Iron Poet competition, and other poetry games. "Follow the Ruckus!" accompanies […]
Open Mic PoetryAugust 16 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Join us for a monthly round robin style, open poetry reading hosted by Robert Eugene Perry. Bring original pieces to share. Space 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
We're back on August 20th at The Mill in West Boylston! The Mill is right off Rt 190, has a spacious parking lot, serves delectable apps, entrees, and desserts with a full bar. We have a seperate room for our monthly shenanigans. Admission is still free. All of the Tip Jar proceeds go to the […]
Join us for a reading devoted to Worcester's parks, public green spaces, and other natural settings, with poems celebrating Blithewood Park, Boynton Park, Crompton Park, Dodge Park, East Park, Elm Park, Green Hill Park, Hadwen Park, the Lake Avenue Playground, and North Park -- as well as the Blackstone Canal, Hope Cemetery, Coes Pond, Rural […]
The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, August 26th, 2025 Maura MacNeil will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register. Maura MacNeil is the author of the poetry collections A History of Water, Lost Houses and This Last Place. Her poetry, prose, and critical writing has been published and anthologized in numerous publications […]
Fourth Annual River City Rhythm and Rock Festival Returns with Expanded Programming and New Creative Hub Partnership The Fourth Annual River City Rhythm and Rock Festival (RCRRF) returns to Fitchburg this year with its most ambitious lineup yet, featuring vibrant talent, expanded vendor offerings, and increased support from sponsors and community partners. The beloved festival […]
