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New England Poetry Club Reading

January 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

New England Poetry Club Reading

Join the New England Poetry Club at Fruitlands Museum for monthly poetry readings this winter. January Poets: Jennifer L. Freed, Matthew E. Henry, and Hannah Mahoney Sponsoring poetry in New England since 1915, the New England Poetry Club presents readings by poets with ties to the New England states and annual poetry contests. Members of the […]

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7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Robert Eugene Perry

January 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Robert Eugene Perry

The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, January 31, 2022, Robert Eugene Perry will be the featured reader.     Robert Eugene Perry is a native of Massachusetts and the author of five books. His most recent book of poetry Earthsongs, was published by Human […]

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6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Poetry Extravaganza featuring Gary Hoare

February 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Poetry Extravaganza featuring Gary Hoare

Join us on Tuesday, February 7th from 6-8:30 pm for an evening of poetry, humor, and revelry. Two open-mic sessions sandwich our feature poet Gary Hoare. Sign up for the open mic at Jfjr6969@gmail,com. Five-minute maximum, please. Free admission. Separate area for our event. On-the-street-parking or check redemptionrock.beer for other parking options. Redemption Rock Brewery […]

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10:00 am - 11:30 am

Celebrate Elizabeth Bishop’s Birthday

February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Celebrate Elizabeth Bishop’s Birthday

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2023, 10 am Bishop’s grave (see directions below) Hope Cemetery, 119 Webster Street, Worcester       They have arranged to meet the rings around the moon, although within our memories they have not changed. Elizabeth Bishop, “The Shampoo”     Join us to share Bishop’s poems and enjoy some birthday cake! […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Library Poetry Tour

February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Library Poetry Tour

The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation has announced a new poetry program organized by 2022 Kunitz Medal recipient Tony Brown. The first two readings will feature Uxbridge poet Robin Ballou Boucher. The program is partially funded by the Milford Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WCPA February 2023 Board Meeting

February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WCPA February 2023 Board Meeting

Join us for the monthly business meeting of the Worcester County Poetry Association. Visitors are welcome. Only board members can vote on official matters.

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5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

ARTISTS WHO ARE POETS / POETS WHO ARE ARTISTS

February 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

ARTISTS WHO ARE POETS / POETS WHO ARE ARTISTS

FEATURING SHARON HARMON Sharon A. Harmon has chapbook Wishbone in a Lighting Jar (Flutter Press). She has been published in Compass Roads, The Aurorean Silkworm, Green Living, The Patterson Literary Review and many other publications. She is also a freelance writer and is the author of two new children’s books. She lives in the woods […]

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Clemente Speaker Series 2nd Event

February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Clemente Speaker Series 2nd Event

Clemente Worcester Launches Speaker Series 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 four times a year. On Tuesday, February 14th from 6-7pm in Trinity Lutheran Church’s Fellowship Hall: we welcome our […]

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7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Library Poetry Tour

February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Library Poetry Tour

The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation has announced a new poetry program organized by 2022 Kunitz Medal recipient Tony Brown. The first two readings will feature Uxbridge poet Robin Ballou Boucher. The program is partially funded by the Milford Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.  

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2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

BookLover’s Gourmet Open Mic

February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

BookLover’s Gourmet Open Mic

  Join us for a monthly round robin style, open poetry reading.  Bring original pieces to share. Sign up to reserve your spot by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com Space is limited to 14 participants and usually fills quickly!

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7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Poetorium @ Starlite

February 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Poetorium @ Starlite

 Open Mic & Reading Series Featuring Bruce Michael Galli Please join us for our monthly open mic and featured poetry reading series The Poetorium at Starlite hosted by Paul Szlosek and Ron Whittle. It will be a full evening of poetry and spoken word starting with a brief interview on stage with our featured poet […]

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6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Solo/Duet: Music & Poetry Unite

February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Solo/Duet: Music & Poetry Unite

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 […]

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Martha Collins

February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Martha Collins

The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, February 28, 2023, Martha Collins will be the featured reader.     Martha Collins’ eleventh volume of poetry is Casualty Reports (Pittsburgh, 2022). Her tenth, Because What Else Could I Do (Pittsburgh, 2019), won the Poetry Society of […]

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

New Dawn Writers’ Group Poetry Workshop

February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

New Dawn Writers’ Group Poetry Workshop

Come out to the New Dawn Writers’ Group’s Poetry Workshop. Every third Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm we will discuss poems and writing, write to prompts, give feedback, encourage one another, and discuss upcoming projects. It’s a friendly, pressure-free atmosphere at the New Dawn Arts Center in Ashburnham. The address is 84 Main […]

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January 29
January 29 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

New England Poetry Club Reading

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January 31
January 31 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Robert Eugene Perry

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February 7
February 7 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Poetry Extravaganza featuring Gary Hoare

February 8
February 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Celebrate Elizabeth Bishop’s Birthday

February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Library Poetry Tour

February 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

WCPA February 2023 Board Meeting

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February 14
February 14 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

ARTISTS WHO ARE POETS / POETS WHO ARE ARTISTS

February 14 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Clemente Speaker Series 2nd Event

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February 16
February 16 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Library Poetry Tour

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February 18
February 18 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

BookLover’s Gourmet Open Mic

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February 23
February 23 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Poetorium @ Starlite

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February 28
February 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Solo/Duet: Music & Poetry Unite

February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Martha Collins

February 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

New Dawn Writers’ Group Poetry Workshop

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