Judith Ferrara traces the source of inspiration that sustained over three decades of creativity resulting in poetry, blogs, paintings, and an upcoming biography/memoir of Yetta Dine, mother of poet Stanley Kunitz (TidePool Press). Judith Ferrara’s poems, essays, and artwork have appeared in several books and numerous journals. In 2018, she received the Stanley Kunitz Medal […]
Business meeting of the Worcester County Poetry Association Will also be available on Zoom by clicking the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81588732414?pwd=aGgwV0JveTIvaWtBcENsZzJZMEhlQT09 Meeting ID: 815 8873 2414 Passcode: 883943
Join the City of Worcester’s Poets Laureate, Juan Matos and Adael Mejia, for an afternoon of poetry. Q&A to follow. In celebration of National Poetry Month, this program is hosted in partnership between the Worcester Public Library and the City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Division. For ages 16+. Register in advance at https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-afternoon-with-the-worcester-poets-laureate-virtual/ Juan Matos […]
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. Space is limited, please reserve your spot by email to: deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
Join in a celebration of National Poetry Month for an open space for local poets and spoken word artists to share their pieces with the community. Anyone interested in sharing their poetry / spoken word during the event should email. Event by The Village Worcester, Sha-Asia Medina and Parlee Jones.
Join us for a reading of poems set all over Worcester – Plantation Street, Coes Pond, Vernon Hill, Main South, Tatnuck Square, downtown—and the launching of Poems in and out of Places. Photo by Francisco Galarza Thursday, April 21, 7-8:30 pm ♦ TidePool Bookshop, 372 Chandler Street Open Mic—Share a poem, your […]
Join us on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at noon for the 2022 installment of our annual College Poetry Contest where we will award the Elizabeth Manuscript Prize and the Etheridge Knight Performance Prize. In its fourteenth year, area colleges send representatives to compete for bragging rights, complimentary membership in the WCPA, cash prizes, and the […]
Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with "Earthsongs", a new book of poetry & art featuring a collaboration between friends Robert Eugene Perry & Ferol Smith. Signed copies will be available for purchase. Poet Statement: This collaboration with my artist friend Ferol was absolutely a labor of love. In discussing the sketches that would […]
The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Joe Fusco Jr. will be the featured reader. Visit 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 […]
Open mike (5 minutes each) then the fabulous Robert Eugene Perry. Fancy beverages and desserts available. Sign up for the open mike at jfjr6969@gmail.com Sponsored by D'Errico's Markets Join the fun! Robert Eugene Perry is a native of Massachusetts. His first novel Where the Journey Takes You, a spiritual allegory combining poetry and prose, was […]
