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SUMMARY:Arts in The Garden
DESCRIPTION:Indian Lake Community Association presents Arts in The Garden featuring musician Gabe Navarre\, and poet Ashley Wonder Admission is FREE and patrons are encouraged to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to this family friendly event. Join us for an awesome time at Arts in The Garden! \n \n  \n  \nGabe Navarre was born in Paradise\, California to a family with a long musical heritage. He wrote his first song at age 11. It wasn’t very good. But as Gabe matured\, so did his songwriting and instrumental finesse. At 17\, Gabe strapped on his wandering shoes and hopped a train west\, settling in the artistic\, bohemian houseboat community of Sausalito\, California. It was there and in nearby San Francisco\, that he honed his musical chops\, playing clubs like John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom Room and The Saloon\, the longest continuously-running blues club in the country. His musical explorations drew him to Nashville\, where he worked as a professional musician for two years\, and followed that up with a stint on the Las Vegas strip. More recently\, Gabe has brought his music home to New England. His songs are well-crafted\, edgy and timeless. \n  \n  \n  \nAshley Wonder has been writing for over ten years. She performs with dynamic passion to give hope to her audiences. She started out performing in black churches in Worcester.\nThen she became a part of the Slam Community in 2014. Repping Worcester her hometown\, in Oakland 2015\, Decatur\, GA 2016. She has had the opportunity to perform at the National Education Support Professional Conference (a part of the Massachusetts Teacher Association) in 2021 that had an audience of 2\,000 people! She also had the honor to be a part of the “Still I Rise” Toni Morrison tribute Festival. She has participated in the discussion Black Creative Voices in Worcester 2021. Performed 2019 Women Of Consequence City Hall in Worcester.\nShe has featured in Troy\, New York at Poetic Vibe\, all around MA\, Boston (Hard Rock Cafe)\, RI including many colleges and universities such as Holy Cross\, Wheelock among others.\nShe enjoys teaching poetry workshops to youth of all ages to show how fun and interactive spoken word can be. She believes in the power of tea and naps.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/arts-in-the-garden/
LOCATION:Community Teaching Garden\, 3 West Boylston Dr.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Gomes":MAILTO:carlcgomes56@icloud.com
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SUMMARY:Artists Who Are Poets/Poets Who Are Artists Reading
DESCRIPTION:ARTISTS WHO ARE POETS / POETS WHO ARE ARTISTS READING \nJoin us for this month’s reading featuring THERESE GLEASON CARR.\n \n  \n \n  \nAfter the reading\, there will be an open mic\, structured for  2 Poems per person or 5-minute maximum reading time. \n  \nContact Sam 508 753 4319 or Huck 508 753 2500 to get on the reading list. \n  \nMASKS RECOMMENDED*
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/5280/
LOCATION:TidePool Bookshop\, 372 Chandler St. Unit 101\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220730T200000
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SUMMARY:Arts in The Garden
DESCRIPTION:Indian Lake Community Association presents Arts in The Garden featuring musicians Lydia Fortune and Phil Nigro\, and poet Lex Thomas Admission is FREE and patrons are encouraged to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to this family friendly event. Join us for an awesome time at Arts in The Garden! \n \nSongwriting team Lydia Fortune and Phil Nigro have been a part of the Worcester music scene for over 45 years. Writing\, interpreting and performing various styles of acoustic music\, from folk and early blues to contemporary tunes and light jazz\, both have honed an eclectic approach to musical presentation. \n  \n \n  \nEx-pat Canadian Lex Thomas currently lives\, writes\, and amuses herself in Sterling\, Massachusetts. Similar to NAFTA\, she splits her heart between Canada\, the U.S.\, and Mexico. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/arts-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Community Teaching Garden\, 3 West Boylston Dr.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Gomes":MAILTO:carlcgomes56@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T220000
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SUMMARY:Poetorium at Starlite Poetry Open Mic & Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Wayne-Daniel Berard\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease join us for our monthly open mic and featured poetry reading series The Poetorium at Starlite hosted by Paul Szlosek and Ron Whittle.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt will be a full evening of poetry and spoken word starting with a brief interview on stage with our featured poet Wayne-Daniel Berard (Co-Founding Editor of Soul-Lit Online Journal of Spiritual Poetry and Author of Art of Enlightenment and Little Ghosts on Castle Floors)\, followed by a poetry reading by our feature\, a 10-minute tribute to a dead poet by a guest reader\, a short intermission\, and then an open mic (with 5-minute slots for each reader).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, please contact us at poetorium@mail.com or visit our website
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/poetorium-at-starlite-poetry-open-mic-reading-series/
LOCATION:Starlite Bar and Gallery\, 39 Hamilton St\, Southbridge\, MA\, 01550
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Szlosek":MAILTO:poetsparlor@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T203000
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SUMMARY:2022 Stanley Kunitz Medal presentation
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Worcester County Poetry Association as we award the 8th Stanley Kunitz Medal to poet Tony Brown. The honor originated with a bequest to the WCPA from the estate of celebrated poet Stanley Kunitz (1905-2006). Tony Brown is a remarkable and gifted poet who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to poetry\, thereby emulating the spirit and energy of Worcester native\, Stanley Kunitz. \nWHEN: Thursday\, July 28th from 6:30-8:30 PM \nWHERE: Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm Street\, Worcester\, MA \nPLEASE NOTE: Please check the museum’s website for masking requirements. There is limited parking behind the museum\, with additional on-street parking and in the Pearl/Elm Street Garage.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/2022-stanley-kunitz-medal-presentation/
LOCATION:Worcester Historical Museum\, 30 Elm St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609
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SUMMARY:A virtual Thirsty Lab with Meg Kearney
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Thirsty Lab poetry reading\, normally based out of Princeton\, Mass.\, continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday\, July 26\, 2022\, Meg Kearney will be the featured reader. \nVisit the Zoom registration link [here] to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link to join.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-virtual-thirsty-lab-with-meg-kearney/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free People's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artists\, poets. musicians\, dramatists\, etc. meet to discuss and share their work. Constructive critique is encouraged. \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/free-peoples-workshop-14/
LOCATION:WCPA Office @ Salisbury House\, 61 Harvard St.\, Worcester MA\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T183000
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SUMMARY:Arts in The Garden
DESCRIPTION:Indian Lake Community Association presents Arts in The Garden featuring musician\, Charles Ketter\, and poet/humorist\, Joe Fusco Jr. Admission is FREE and patrons are encouraged to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to this family friendly event. Join us for an awesome time at Arts in The Garden! \n  \nCharles Ketter grew up playing bass guitar in local jazz and blues bands. He briefly attended Berklee college of Music and afterwards played in pit bands for touring Broadway shows. \nHe considers himself lucky to have played in memorable establishments like The Hottentotte Lounge\, Gilreins’s Blues club and the Firehouse Cafe. \nIn the late nineties Charles played trombone and fronted the Main South Quintet. These days he plays solo guitar in cafes\, gallery openings and private parties. He defines his style as “jazz from a country blues prospective.” \nIn 2018 Charles returned to school to earn a Human Service certificate from Quinsigamond Community College (PTK high honors). Charles Ketter Music was formed in December 2019 offering private instruction\, performance and therapeutic milieu. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nJoe Fusco Jr. is a well-seasoned poet/humorist from Worcester\, Massachusetts. \nJoe’s musings have appeared in Damfino Press\, Ballard Street Poetry\, Worcester Review\, Asinine Poetry\, and the naughty ezine Clean Sheets. He was a co-winner of the Jacob Knight Poetry Award in 2002 and was named Best Poet by Worcester Magazine readers in 1999 and 2002. \nJoe is still a frequent contributor to Worcester Magazine and the last Worcester Mega-Slam winner in 2017. \nJoe is currently teaching “Humor 101” for high-school students at Gateways Academy in Shrewsbury. He is on the Board of Directors for the Worcester County Poetry Association. \nMore info on Joe can be found at joesyellowpad.com \n  \n  \n  \n*Arts In The Garden is an outdoor event series that features music and poetry at the Community Teaching Garden on West Boylston Drive in Worcester. Performances will be every other Thursday starting July 7th from 6:30-8:00pm. Rain dates are the following day (Friday). \n  \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/acoustic-music-poetry-with-joe-fusco-jr/
LOCATION:Community Teaching Garden\, 3 West Boylston Dr.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Carl Gomes":MAILTO:carlcgomes56@icloud.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T220000
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SUMMARY:Poetorium
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on June 30th 7-10 PM for the grand reopening of our monthly open mic and featured poetry reading series The Poetorium at Starlite (39 Hamilton St\, Southbridge\, MA 01550) hosted by Paul Szlosek and Ron Whittle. \n\nIt will be a full evening of poetry and spoken word starting with a brief interview on stage with our featured poet Meg Smith (Author of Dear Deepest Ghost\, Night’s Island\, This Scarlet Dancing\, Pretty Green Thorns: New and Collected Poetry\, and The Plague Confessor: Short Stories).\n\n\n\nThis will be followed by a poetry reading by our feature\, a short intermission\, and then the open mic (with 5-minute slots for each reader\, sign up at the event).\n\nAdmission is free (but a hat will be passed to pay our features\, and compensate The Starlite for the use of their space).
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/poetorium/
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Szlosek":MAILTO:poetsparlor@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220630T210000
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SUMMARY:The WCPA presents: POP UP POETS
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \n  \nLocal poets\, storytellers and humorists will read from their latest musings. \nFeaturing: Jenith Charpentier\, Richard Fox\, Jennifer Freed\, Joe Fusco Jr.\, Dave Macpherson\, Michael Milligan\, Susan Roney O’Brien\, Catherine Reed\, and Eve Rifkah. \n  \n*****Admission is free****** \n  \nBooks by the PopUp Poets will be available for purchase. A cash bar sponsored by D’Errico’s Markets will be open during the event. \n  \nDisclaimer: The Worcester PopUp at the JMAC is a free-to-use\, creative\nco-working space of the Worcester Cultural Coalition and in partnership with\nThe Barr Foundation. This event does not necessarily reflect the views of\neither organization.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/jmac-brickbox-pop-up/
LOCATION:JMac/Brickbox Theater\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220629T200000
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CREATED:20220604T194216Z
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SUMMARY:Root and Press Poetry Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our last Poetry Extravaganza of the Summer.\nOur Feature Poet will be the legendary Tom Ewart.\nSign up for the Open Mic at jfjr6969@gmail.com\nDoors open at 5:30pm.\nBeverages and desserts will be available.\nSupport a great venue and awesome poetry.\nSponsored by D’Errico’s Markets. \n\n\nTom Ewart is almost seventy-eight years old enough to know better\, and generally doesn’t\, which is why he writes; as E. M. Forster said\, “How will I know what I think before I see what I say?” Born and raised in Virginia\, his government took him to the Vietnam war\, which he escaped mostly alive\, but with a few side effects; he then remained here\, living in the heart of the Woo\, overlooking the weekly fireworks. He has had stories and poems published in obscure little magazines\, ones that paid mostly in contributor copies\, so he always kept a day job. Now he is retired and does what he pleases. His website\, tommywart.com\, will remind you that it’s all of him you’d ever want.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/root-and-press-poetry-extravaganza-5/
LOCATION:Root and Press LLC\, 623 Chandler Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Susan Roney-O'Brien
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Thirsty Lab poetry reading\, normally based out of Princeton\, Mass.\, continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday\, June 28\, 2022\, Susan Roney-O’Brien will be the featured reader. \nVisit the Zoom registration LINK to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link to join. \n \n  \n  \nSusan Roney-O’Brien curates a monthly poetry venue\, is part of 4 X 4\, a group of visual artists and poets and is the vice president of programming for the Worcester County Poetry Association. Her poetry has been published widely\, translated into Braille and Mandarin and nominated for many Pushcart Prizes. She won the 2020 Stanley Kunitz Medal in Poetry. Publications include chapbooks: Farmwife\, the winner of the William and Kingman Page Poetry Book Award\, and Earth (Cat Rock Press). Word Poetry published Legacy of the Lost World in 2016. Kelsay Books published Bone Circle\, in 2018 and Thira in April\, 2020.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-virtual-thirsty-lab-with-susan-roney-obrien-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220627T210000
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CREATED:20220611T144017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220614T231425Z
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SUMMARY:Free People's Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Artists\, poets. musicians\, dramatists\, etc. meet to discuss and share their work. Constructive critique is encouraged. \nThe gallery was not found!
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/free-peoples-workshop-13/
LOCATION:WCPA Office @ Salisbury House\, 61 Harvard St.\, Worcester MA\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220626T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121701
CREATED:20220615T155529Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Word Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the POETRY WORD SERIES in Whitinsville\, MA. Easy access from Route 146 or Route 16! \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/poetry-word-series/
LOCATION:Singh Center (Dennis H. Rice Community Plaza)\, 60 Douglas Road\, Whitinsville\, 01588
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Warinsky%2C Poets At Large":MAILTO:karen.warinsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220622T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121701
CREATED:20220602T160353Z
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SUMMARY:Joan Erickson Memorial Poetry Reading
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this special memorial poetry reading to honor the late Joan Erickson (1937-2021)\, a very talented artist and beloved poet in the Worcester area poetry community who suddenly passed away last year in May.\n\n\n\n\nPoets and friends scheduled to read examples of Joan’s wonderful slice-of-life poetry (which often chronicled the people and everyday events in her life) as well as share some of their own favorite memories of her.\n\n\n\nThe featured poets include Eve Rifkah\, Glenn D’Alessio\, Tom Ewart\, Paul Szlosek\, Susan Roney-O’Brien\, Nancy Nowak\,  and Peggy O’Connell\, with more to be announced.\n\n\nThe event will be hosted by poet Paul Szlosek\, and light refreshments will be served.\nFor more information\, please contact Paul via email at poetsparlor@hotmail.com
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/joan-erickson-memorial-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:TidePool Bookshop\, 372 Chandler St. Unit 101\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602
ORGANIZER;CN="Paul Szlosek":MAILTO:poetsparlor@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T183000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121701
CREATED:20220601T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T171631Z
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SUMMARY:ARTISTS WHO ARE POETS / POETS WHO ARE ARTISTS POETRY READING
DESCRIPTION:  \nARTISTS WHO ARE POETS / POETS WHO ARE ARTISTS SUMMER SOLSTICE READING \nFeaturing MICHAEL MILLIGAN\, POET AND MUSICIAN \n  \nMichael Milligan has worked as a construction laborer\, migrant fruit and grape picker\, homestead farmer and graphic arts production manager. He took his MFA in Creative Writing at Bennington College\, co-founded Poetry Oasis Worcester and was privileged to be an editor with Diner. His poetry book reviews\, fiction and poems have appeared in Agni\, Diner\, The New Orleans Review\, The Valparaiso Review\, Chaffin Journal\, Blue Earth Review\, Illuminations and others. He is the author of Unless I Came Back to Tell You from Kelsay Books. \n  \nReading\, along with amplified acoustic guitar\, and brings his art music and writing. Mike does all three sister arts.\n \n  \nOpen mic: 2 Poems or 5-minute max \n  \nContact Sam 508 753 4319 or Huck 508 753 2500 to get on the reading list. \n  \nMASKS RECOMMENDED*
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/artists-who-are-poets-poets-who-are-artists-poetry-reading/
LOCATION:TidePool Bookshop\, 372 Chandler St. Unit 101\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121701
CREATED:20220531T160254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T154152Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Booklover's Gourmet
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for a monthly round-robin-style open poetry reading in a positive\, supportive environment. Bring original pieces to share. Moderated by Robert Eugene Perry. \nSpace is limited\, please reserve your spot by email to: deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/open-mic-at-booklovers-gourmet/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 E. Main St.\, Webster\, MA\, 01570
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121701
CREATED:20220601T235826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220602T001643Z
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SUMMARY:Bloomsday
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us at the Sprinkler Factory on Bloomsday (June 16\, 2022) from 7-9 pm for a truncated celebration of James Joyce’s Ulysses. We will be focusing on Oxen of the Sun. That’s the chapter right before Night Town. It starts DESHIL HOLLES EAMUS. DESHIL HOLLES EAMUS. DESHIL HOLLES EAMUS.  We recommend looking at this chapter and becoming familiar with a section to read out loud.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/bloomsday/
LOCATION:WCPA Office @ Salisbury House\, 61 Harvard St.\, Worcester MA\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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SUMMARY:June Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Business Meeting of the Worcester County Poetry Association. Visitors are welcome. Only Board members can make and vote on motions. June’s meeting will be on-line only. Please use the following link: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87196605841?pwd=UzVaOHpVc2hONDZYM2xCVEt0dnlGdz09 \nor sign into Zoom with the ID and Passcode listed below: \nMeeting ID: 871 9660 5841\nPasscode: 909082 \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/june-board-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220603T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
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SUMMARY:The Word at Workshop13
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Grand Hall on the first Friday of the month for an evening of Open Mic Poetry. \nThis monthly event is hosted by Adam Graboswski. Sign-up starts at 6:30 pm\, 7 pm start. Each month will also spotlight a featured poet. \n$5 suggested donation \nBeer\, wine\, soft drinks for pur­chase. Complimentary popcorn \nOPEN MIC POETRY DATES 2022 \nApril 1st – Featuring Hannah Larabee\nMay 6th\nJune 3rd\nJuly – August – Summer break – No open mic\nSeptember 2nd\nOctober 7th\nNovember 4th\nDecember 2nd
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/the-word-at-workshop13-3/
LOCATION:Workshop13\, 13 Church Street\, Ware\, MA\, 01082
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SUMMARY:A virtual Thirsty Lab with  J.D. Scrimgeour
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThe Thirsty Lab poetry reading\, normally based out of Princeton\, Mass.\, continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday\, May 31\, 2022\, J. D. Scrimgeour will be the featured reader. \nVisit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link to join. \nRegister \n  \nJ.D. Scrimgeour is the author of four poetry collections The Last Miles\, Territories\, Lifting the Turtle\, and\, most recently\, Festival. He won the AWP Award for Nonfiction for his second nonfiction book\, Themes for English B: A Professor’s Education In & Out of Class. With musician Philip Swanson he released Ogunquit & Other Works\, a CD blending music and poetry. \nA longtime resident of Salem\, he’s written in many genres about the city. Mary Towne Eastey\, an ancestor in his direct line\, was put to death during the Salem Witch Trials. Another ancestor\, Thomas Perkins\, sat on the jury that found her guilty. \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-virtual-thirsty-lab-with-j-d-scrimgeour/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220531T153000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220520T033011Z
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SUMMARY:A FREE virtual book discussion with author Jennifer Freed
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin author Jennifer Freed on Zoom May 31 at 2:00 for an informal discussion of her new book\, When Light Shifts.  In this book\, Freed creates a memoir that evokes from multiple perspectives the aftermath of brain injury (in this case cerebral hemorrhage)\, touching on themes of identity and ability\, loss and healing\, and the demands of parenting one’s parents. \n  \nProgram hosted on Zoom by the Gale Free Library in Holden\, MA.  Copies of the book can be borrowed at the registration desk.  To register\, please call (508)210-5569\, or email galefreelibrary@gmail.com \nJennifer Freed is an author\, poet and teacher\, and has been leading the Gale Free Library’s monthly “Craft of Writing” programs since 2014. She has been a finalist for the Frank O’Hara prize multiple times\, and has received multiple nominations for the Pushcart Prize and Orison Anthology.  Her chapbook\, These Hands Still Holding\, was a finalist in the 2013 New Women’s Voices Competition\, and she was awarded the 2020 Samuel Washington Allen Prize for a long poem or poem-sequence. Her website is jfreed.weebly.com
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-book-discussion-with-author-jennifer-freed/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
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SUMMARY:Root and Press Poetry Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Open mic then our feature\, the extraordinary Eve Rifkah.\nBeverages and desserts available.\nSign up for the open mic at jfjr6969@gmail.com\nSupport local poetry and an awesome venue.\nJoin us!\nEve Rifkah was co-founder of Poetry Oasis\, Inc. (1998-2012)\, a non-profit poetry association dedicated to education and promoting local poets. Founder and editor of DINER\, a literary magazine. She is the 2021 recipient of the Stanley Kunitz award. She lives in Worcester\, MA with her husband and cat\, Bela. webpage: Eve-Rifkah.com
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/root-and-press-poetry-extravaganza-4/
LOCATION:Root and Press LLC\, 623 Chandler Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T200000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220423T162111Z
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UID:4907-1653418800-1653422400@worcestercountypoetry.org
SUMMARY:A virtual Thirsty Lab with Eve Rifkah
DESCRIPTION:The Thirsty Lab poetry reading\, normally based out of Princeton\, Mass.\, continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday\, May 24\, 2022\, Eve Rifkah will be the featured reader. \nVisit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link to join. \nRegister \nEve Rifkah was co-founder of Poetry Oasis\, Inc. (1998-2012)\, a non-profit poetry association dedicated to education and promoting local poets. Founder\, and editor of DINER\, a literary magazine with a 7-year run. She is the 2021 recipient of the Stanley Kunitz award. \nShe has run an ongoing writing workshop for 15 years and teaches workshops and classes at WISE (Worcester Institute for Senior Education). \nShe lives in Worcester\, MA with her husband\, musician\, artist\, writer Michael Milligan and their cat\, Bela.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-virtual-thirsty-lab-with-eve-rifkah-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Online Meeting\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220523T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220516T162730Z
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SUMMARY:Sid Hall Reading
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Sid Hall\, Founder of Hobblebush Books and author of the new collected poems This Understated Land. This will be a virtual event and we ask that you register beforehand. To register\, please click here. \nOnce you register\, with instructions on how to join will be sent to your email. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/sid-hall-reading/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220522T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220504T141814Z
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SUMMARY:Poets At Large: Free Spoken Word Event
DESCRIPTION:The second in a series of free\, spoken word/poetry readings will be held on May 22 from 2-4 p.m. at the Community Plaza\, 60 Douglas Road\, Whitinsville\, MA from 2-4 p.m. The event will relocate to the Singh Center theater\, if rain. An affiliation of regional poets will perform in this series which is split between the Whitinsville location and Roseland Park\, 205 Roseland Park Road in Woodstock\, CT. All performances include an open mic segment. Sign-ups are at the event; 5-minute limit. Featured on May 22 are authors Gerald Yelle\, Loretta (Rhett) Watts and Joshua M. Stewart. Featured Open Mic reader will be Tianna Mercier. \n  \nYelle is a member of the Florence Poets Society and lives in Amherst.   His books include The Holyoke Diaries\, from FutureCycle Press\, and Mark My Word and the New World Order\, from Pedestrian Press. He will be releasing a new book in 2023 from FutureCycle Press. \n  \nWatts has published poems in numerous journals including Sojourners Magazine\, Spoon River Review\, The Mud Chronicles\, and The Worcester Review\, Canary. She won the Connecticut Poetry Award in 2013. Her chapbook is No Innocent Eye from Seven Kitchen Press\, and her books are Willing Suspension (Antrim House) and The Braiding (Kelsay Books). She facilitates writing and Soul Collage workshops in CT and MA. \n  \nStewart is the author of Break Every String and The Bastard Children of Dharma Bums. His poems have appeared in the Massachusetts Review\, Salamander\, Plainsongs\, Brilliant Corners\, and many other publications. His third poetry collection\, Love Something\, will be published by Main Street Rag. \n  \nAll remaining readings in the series will be from 2-4 p.m. and will be on June 5 (Roseland)\, June 26 (Singh)\, July 17 (Roseland)\, September 11 (Roseland)\, and October 23 (Singh). \n  \nSponsors of the Roseland Park readings include Charter Oak Federal Credit Union\, Linemaster Switch\, Atty Mark Brouillard\, Ashford Xtra Mart\, CR Premier Properties\, WHZ Strategic Wealth Advisors\, Bank Hometown & EA Custom Millwork of Northbridge\, MA. Sponsors of the Singh Center events include Webster First Bank\, EA Custom Millwork and ValleyCast/Open Sky Community Services. Email karen.warinsky@gmail.com with questions. \n  \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/poets-at-large-free-spoken-word-event/
LOCATION:Community Plaza\, 60 Douglas Road\, Whitinsville\, MA\, 60 Douglas\, Whitinsville\, MA\, 01588\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Warinsky%2C Poets At Large":MAILTO:karen.warinsky@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220521T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220228T141308Z
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SUMMARY:Booklovers’ Gourmet Open Mic Poetry Share
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a monthly round-robin-style\, open poetry reading in a positive\, supportive environment. Bring original pieces to share. Moderated by Robert Eugene Perry. \nSpace is limited\, please reserve your spot by email to: deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/booklovers-gourmet-open-mic-poetry-share-8/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 E. Main St.\, Webster\, MA\, 01570
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220420T000936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T013027Z
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SUMMARY:Clemente Worcester Graduation 2022
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2022 Graduating class of Clemente Worcester on \nSunday\, May 15\, 2002\n2:00—4:00 PM\nThe American Antiquarian Society\n185 Salisbury St. Worcester\, MA \nGuest Speaker: Jill Lepore\, David Woods Kemper ’41 Professor of American History at Harvard University\, staff writer at The New Yorker\, and the host of The Last Archive podcast. \n  \nThe ceremony will be live-streamed\, and you may join virtually via this zoom link.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/clemente-worcester-graduation-2022/
LOCATION:American Antiquarian Society\, 185 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01609\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220421T185008Z
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SUMMARY:Abraham Lincoln Walks At Midnight
DESCRIPTION:Presented By: Salisbury Singers \nIn 2009\, a series of unpublished works by the composer Florence Price (1887-1953) were discovered in an abandoned house in Illinois. \nSalisbury Singers brings to life one of these works\, Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight\, composed by the first African-American woman to be recognized as a symphonic composer. The text of this piece describes the restless ghost of Abraham Lincoln pacing the streets and reflecting on the state of America in the lead-up to World War I. \nThis event is being held in the Curtiss Performance Hall at Tsotsis Family Academic Center at Assumption College. \nSalisbury Singers will explore a series of texts and musical reflections from the period around World War I with poetry by Langston Hughes\, Christina Rossetti\, Vachel Lindsay\, William Henry Davies and others\, set to music by Rosephanye Powell\, Nathaniel Dett\, Marques Garrett\, Ralph Vaughan Williams and more. \nBrad Dumont\, Music Director\nWilliam Goliger\, Assistant Conductor\nWilliam Ness\, Piano \nTickets $25 for Adults\, $12-20 for Students – purchase tickets at salsisburysingers.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/abraham-lincoln-walks-at-midnight/
LOCATION:Assumption Colege\, 500 Salisbury Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01602-1233\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Salisbury Singers":MAILTO:salisburysingersworcester@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220511T203000
DTSTAMP:20260616T121702
CREATED:20220504T013001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220504T143851Z
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SUMMARY:WCPA Monthly Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly board meeting on Wednesday May 11th 2022 at 7 pm. Zoom link here. \nMeeting ID: 858 5771 2493 \n  \nIf you are interested in joining\, please email ahead at WCPABoard@yahoo.com so that we may give you the meeting password. \n  \nOr\, simply come join in person at our office at the Sprinkler Factory (38 Harlow St.) in Worcester. \n  \nWe look forward to seeing you there. \n 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/wcpa-monthly-board-meeting/
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