On July 27th we will be featuring musician Arny Spielberg, and poet Victor Infante. 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!   Arny Spielberg has entertained audiences in Central Mass for the past […]

Come out to celebrate the spoken word--join the Westborough Public Library for an Open Mic Night! Have you been workshopping an original poem, or do you have a ballad by a favorite author? Come and read them aloud! Or, simply celebrate by listening and supporting local writers. 5 minute time limit for each reading--registration required […]

The Shawna Foundation presents The Library Poetry Tour with Worcester poet and humorist Joe Fusco Jr. on August 9, 7 p.m. at the Milford Town Public Library. The event is free. He is the author of four books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust years”(2021);“Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); […]

On August 10th we will be featuring musician Ron Carlson, and poet Oliver de la Paz. 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!   Ron Carlson has been performing in Central Massachusetts and […]

    WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets presents: Susan Powers and Elizabeth Thomas! WHERE: Betsy’s Backyard Stage 185 Arvidson Road Woodstock, CT. WHEN: Sunday August 13th, 2023 @ 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, […]

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 […]

Yetta Dine, mother to poet Stanley Kunitz, finds her voice thanks to years of fastidious research and record keeping by the author Judith Ferrara. Come enjoy a special reading of the book by the author herself. Click Here for more information on the book. Portrayed in Stanley Kunitz’s poems and interviews as an unforgiving and unaffectionate […]

Please join us for what promises to be an amazing evening of poetry featuring local poet & legend Richard Fox. The event will be hosted by poet Paul Szlosek (filling in for the series' regular host Sam Lalos) with Richard reading precisely at 5:30 PM followed by the open mic (two poems or five minutes […]

The Shawna Foundation presents The Library Poetry Tour with Worcester poet and humorist Joe Fusco Jr. on August 17, 7 p.m. at the Uxbridge Free Public Library. The event is free. He is the author of four books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust years”(2021);“Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); […]

NEW MASSACHUSETTS INDY BOOKSTORE TO CELEBRATE ITS 6-MONTH ANNIVERSARY WITH A FREE POETRY EVENT   A Great Notion independent bookstore (located at 65 Southbridge St. in Auburn, MA) will celebrate it’s 6-month anniversary on Saturday, August 19th with a free interactive poetry event.   The event will include games, giveaways and refreshments. A Great Notion […]

    New Dawn Writers' Group is proud to present poet: JESS MYNES Tuesday August 22, 2023 6 PM - 7 PM 84 Main Street, Ashburnham Reading 6-6:45 pm, Q&A to follow. Free speaker series. Open to all, no registration. Event will transition to the regularly scheduled Writers' Group Poetry night. All are welcome.   […]

  Reading and book signings featuring Worcester Poet Laureate Oliver de la Paz and poets Karen Elizabeth Sharpe and Chris Noonan.   Oliver de la Paz is the Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA for 2023-2025. He is the author and editor of seven books: Names Above Houses, Furious Lullaby, Requiem for the Orchard, Post Subject: […]

    The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 Elizabeth Lund will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register. Elizabeth Lund is the award-winning host of Poetic Lines at NewTV. The show features in-depth interviews with emerging and established poets about their […]

Indian Lake Community Association presents Arts in The Garden featuring musician Playing Hookey, and poet Robert Eugene Perry 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!   Playing Hookey Duo: Linda Jones McCarthy and Deb […]

  Join The Openest Mic at Smokestack Roasters for a night of poetry, music, spoken word…whatever local creatives want to do, they can do it at the Openest Mic! Smokestack Roasters will be open and have coffee, alcoholic beverages, sandwiches and their beautiful baked goods for sale. Smokestack has also been courteous enough to give […]

Do you enjoy poetry? Like to read aloud? Like to share your work and the work of poets you admire? Join Clair Degutis and Claire Golding of the PAS for a Sunday afternoon hour of literary fellowship. Bring two poems—one may be your own work, if you wish—and read them aloud to the assembled group. […]

Please join us for a special double “Bill” edition of 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, spoken word, and music starting with a brief interview on stage with our two featured poets Bill Tremblay (Author of Shooting Script: Door of Fire and The […]