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SUMMARY:Richard Fox Poetry Series Featuring Joe Fusco Jr.
DESCRIPTION:So\, I asked myself\, as a friend of the late and great Richard Fox\, if I wanted to feature at the last installment of The Richard Fox Poetry Series in 2025 and I answered ‘Sure!’ It would be really nice to see some of the past features of this wonderful series come support our year-ending event. Root and Press Books and Cafe has an awesome array of food and beverages and an expanded book selection at their Shrewsbury Street location. Please support a locally-owned business with your patronage! \n\n\n\nSign up for the open mic at joesyellowpad@gmail.com. Limited spots (10) available. Five minutes\, please! Sponsored by the ‘Fox Fund’ (Worcester County Poetry Association). \n\n\n\nJoin the Fun on December 2nd! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Fusco Jr. is a well-seasoned humorist/stand-up poet from Worcester\, Massachusetts.He is the author of five books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Random Thoughts from a Curmudgeon “ (2023)\, “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust years”(2021); “Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); and “The Lost and Found Essays” (2012)\, all available at local bookstores and Amazon. \n\n\n\nJoe’s musings have appeared in Damfino Press\, Ballard Street Poetry\, Worcester Review\, Asinine Poetry\, Soul Lit\, and the e-zine 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. \n\n\n\nJoe is a Humor Columnist for Worcester Magazine and the last Worcester Mega-Slam winner in 2017. He features at bookstores\, libraries\, clubs\, and coffeehouses throughout Central Massachusetts and Belgium. He is the host of The Poetry Extravaganza at The Mill in West Boylston and The Richard Fox Poetry Series at Root and Press Café and Books in Worcester.Joe has taught “Humor 101” for high-school students at Gateways Academy in Shrewsbury\, and for adults at the Senior Centers of Worcester\, Lancaster\, Millbury\, and Auburn\, as well as Eisenberg Assisted Living\, Notre Dame Assisted Living\, The Residence of Orchard Grove\, Overlook in Charlton\, Hillside Village in West Boylston\, and Christopher Heights Assisted Living. He taught ‘Humor 102’ for WISE at Assumption University. \n\n\n\nHe is the Vice-President of Programming for the Worcester County Poetry Association.Joe has lived in lovely Worcester with his better-half Cyndi and their large family for forty years. He is a registered Independent and sleeps with one eye always open.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/richard-fox-poetry-series-featuring-joe-fusco-jr/
LOCATION:Root and Press\, 156 Shrewsbury St.\, Worcester\, MA\, 01604\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worcester Writers' Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: \n\n\n\n6-7 Free Writing Time \n\n\n\n7-9 Reading and Workshop \n\n\n\nBuilding a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE and open to all. 🙂
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/worcester-writers-collective-7/
LOCATION:JMac/Brickbox Theater\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T160000
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SUMMARY:Slightly Off-Beat Poets
DESCRIPTION:WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets Presents: Tom Ewart & Carla Morrissey \n\n\n\nWHERE: Waters Tavern (Cheryl Bonin’s Home) 650 Central Turnpike Sutton\, MA \n\n\n\nWHEN: Sunday December 7th @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n\n\n\nWHAT 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 raffle before starting the open mic. Open mic will be round robin\, one poem at a time until 4 PM. \n\n\n\nCOST: There will be a 50/50 raffle\, split between the feature and the winner. 5$ to enter. \n\n\n\nSIGN-UPS: There is room for 15 POETS. To reserve a spot please email: roberteugeneperry@gmail.com
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/slightly-off-beat-poets-12/
LOCATION:Waters Tavern\, 650 Central Turnpike\, Sutton\, MA\, 01590\, United States
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SUMMARY:Quiet Corner Poets Anthology Launch
DESCRIPTION:With readings from the following poets: \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nNancy Pritchard Weiss \n\n\n\nMary Archambault \n\n\n\nSarah P. Blanchard \n\n\n\nM. Constantine Cole \n\n\n\nDiane Cooney \n\n\n\nKaren Durlach \n\n\n\nMary Ellen Ellsworth \n\n\n\nCarol Graham \n\n\n\nDonna O’Scolaigh Lange \n\n\n\nMother Lightning \n\n\n\nPhilippa Paquette \n\n\n\nSarah St. George \n\n\n\nMaria Sangiolo \n\n\n\nKaren Warinsky
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/quiet-corner-poets-anthology-launch/
LOCATION:Vanilla Bean Cafe\, 450 Deerfield Road\, Pomfret\, CT\, 06259\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Writing Workshop with Catherine Martin
DESCRIPTION:Do you love to write? Are you interested in trying your hand at it\, but not sure where to start? Join us for a free\, one hour small group generative writing workshop that’s no pressure\, all creative freedom! Led by Catherine Martin.  Join us for a free\, one-hour small group generative writing workshop that’s no pressure\, all creative freedom! \n\n\n\nIn this free workshop\, you’ll: \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss your writing experience and interests with your fellow classmates\n\n\n\nReceive fun\, intriguing writing prompts to respond to (or not)\n\n\n\nSpend some quality time writing a brand-new draft of…whatever you want!\n\n\n\nShare your work with the class in an encouraging round of constructive feedback\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re hoping to connect with fellow writers\, or just looking for a relaxed space to get started on your latest idea\, this workshop is a great way to explore your writing interests. And if you love it\, our weekly classes in poetry and prose start in January! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Catherine Martin  is a Pushcart Prize-nominated poet with work published in Pleiades\, Nimrod International Journal of Prose and Poetry\, Superstition Review\, and others. She loves writing\, reading\, and workshopping with fellow writers and artists. Catherine is currently writing her first manuscript of poetry. She lives in Hopkinton with her family.Age: Adult \n\n\n\nHCA Policies: Please review our website’s HCA Student Policies and Procedures here. \n\n\n\n\nInjury Waiver: You must agree to the HCA injury waiver to register for classes. \n\n\n\nPhoto Release Agreement: You can agree to the HCA’s Photo Release Agreement during registration.\n\n\n\nWaiting List: If this class is sold out\, it will say so below and will not allow you to register. If so\, please add your name to our waitlist here. 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/free-writing-workshop-with-catherine-martin/
LOCATION:Hopkinton Arts Center\, 98 Hayden Rowe St.\, Hopkinton\, Massachusetts\, 01748\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worcester Writers' Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: \n\n\n\n6-7 Free Writing Time \n\n\n\n7-9 Reading and Workshop \n\n\n\nBuilding a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE and open to all. 🙂
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/worcester-writers-collective-8/
LOCATION:JMac/Brickbox Theater\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T183000
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SUMMARY:Poems of Myths & Muses: Holiday Edition
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URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/poems-of-myths-muses-holiday-edition/
LOCATION:Tapa Vino!\, 160 Green St.\, Worcester\, Massachusetts\, 01604
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SUMMARY:Open Mic & Book Launch Experience
DESCRIPTION:Woodstock author and poet Karen Warinsky will continue the launch of her new book\, Beauty & Ashes\, on December 11th at A Great Notion Bookstore from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A Great Notion is at 65 Southbridge St. in Auburn\, MA\, and was voted the best bookstore in Central MA in 2024 and 2025. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeauty & Ashes covers the political and the personal\, the destructive and the wonderful moments of life. Warinsky is an award-winning poet who has published widely since 2011\, is a Best of the Net nominee and a former finalist of the Montreal International Poetry Contest\, among other honors. The evening will include a raffle\, refreshments and an open mic and the public is invited. Email karen.warinsky@gmail.com to reserve an open mic spot.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/open-mic-book-launch-experience/
LOCATION:A Great Notion Bookshop\, 65 Southbridge St.\, Auburn\, MA\, 01501\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Karen Warinsky%2C Poets At Large":MAILTO:karen.warinsky@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bards @ The Barrel
DESCRIPTION:Join us with our feature Irena Kaci\, as headlining storyteller and dive into a tale of Worcester in the early 2000s brimming with the ponderings of how identity is forged in youth\, and some fun Worcester of Yesteryear Easter Eggs!
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/bards-the-barrel-2/
LOCATION:Spicy Water Distiller\, 108 Elm Street\, Millbury\, Massachusetts\, 01527\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T180000
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SUMMARY:Worcester Writers' Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: \n\n\n\n6-7 Free Writing Time \n\n\n\n7-9 Reading and Workshop \n\n\n\nBuilding a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE and open to all. 🙂
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/worcester-writers-collective-9/
LOCATION:JMac/Brickbox Theater\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Poetry Extravaganza
DESCRIPTION:Join us at The Mill in West Boylston on December 17th. \n\n\n\nThe Mill is right off Rt 190\, has a spacious parking lot\, serves delectable apps\, entrees\, and desserts with a full bar. We have a separate room for our monthly shenanigans. Admission is still free. All of the Tip Jar proceeds go to the Feature. \n\n\n\nThe Poetry Extravaganza (PE) is the 3rd Wednesday of the month\, except for July \,from 6:30-8:30 pm. Sign up for the open mic at jfjr6969@gmail.com. Five minute maximum\, Please! There are no language restrictions. We are not kid-friendly! \n\n\n\nOur Feature Poet on December 17th is the exciting Brett Iarrobino\, one of the featured poets in the 1st edition of the Worcester County Poetry Association’s Three Decker. \n\n\n\nMark Lewandowski of Lewandowski Painters sponsors our event. That’s how we pay the poets!Join the Fun on December 17th! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrett Iarrobino is a teacher and writer who works\, learns\, and creates in Worcester\, Massachusetts. Brett was formally trained as a playwright but connected with and continues to practice poetry and spoken word after realizing it holds all the same crucial DNA as theatre and live storytelling. Brett’s poetry has been featured in literary magazines such as Worcester’s own Triple Decker\, Laurel Moon\, and on hiking trails and sidewalks throughout the city\, thanks to projects like the Blackstone Valley Story Walks and the WCPA’s Rain Poetry. Brett’s playwriting has been produced locally in Worcester and workshopped in New York and at the Kennedy Center Theater Festival. A co-founder of the Worcester Writers’ Collective and a full-time doctoral candidate\, Brett can occasionally be found taking a nap\, halfheartedly trying out a leisurely hobby that isn’t writing\, or eating family-sized bags of tortilla chips
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/the-poetry-extravaganza-3/
LOCATION:The Mill\, 185 W. Boylston Street\, West Boylston\, Massachusetts\, 01583\, United States
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SUMMARY:Worcester Writers' Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: \n\n\n\n6-7 Free Writing Time \n\n\n\n7-9 Reading and Workshop \n\n\n\nBuilding a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE and open to all. 🙂
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/worcester-writers-collective-10/
LOCATION:JMac/Brickbox Theater\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Kyle Potvin
DESCRIPTION:The Thirsty Lab poetry reading\, normally based out of Princeton\, MA\, continues to meet virtually. Join us virtually on Zoom with none other than Kyle Potvin\, our featured reader! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKyle Potvin’s debut full-length poetry collection is Loosen (Hobblebush Books\, 2021). Her chapbook\, Sound Travels on Water\, won the Jean Pedrick Chapbook Award\, and her poem “After the Biopsy” won The Patricia Eschen Prize for Poetry 2024—Sonnet Award. Kyle’s poems have appeared in Bellevue Literary Review\, Tar River Poetry\, Ecotone\, Verse Daily\, The New York Times and others. She is a peer reviewer for Whale Road Review. 
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-virtual-thirsty-lab-with-kyle-potvin-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251230T180000
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SUMMARY:Worcester Writers' Collective
DESCRIPTION:Come one\, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: \n\n\n\n6-7 Free Writing Time \n\n\n\n7-9 Reading and Workshop \n\n\n\nBuilding a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. \n\n\n\nIt’s FREE and open to all. 🙂
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/worcester-writers-collective-11/
LOCATION:JMac/Brickbox Theater\, 20 Franklin Street\, Worcester\, MA\, 01608\, United States
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SUMMARY:A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Rhett Watts
DESCRIPTION:The Thirsty Lab poetry reading\, normally based out of Princeton\, MA\, continues to meet virtually. Join us on Tuesday December 30th virtually on Zoom with none other than Rhett Watts\, our featured reader! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRhett Watts is widely published in print and online. Her work is included in The Best Spiritual Writing 2000\, The Mud Chronicles: A New England Anthology\, and in Knitting into the Mystery. Her poetry books are Willing Suspension\, The Braiding\, and The Double Nest. She facilitates writing workshops in Connecticut and Massachusetts and lives with her husband and Siberian cat in Auburn\, twenty-five feet from Dark Brook.
URL:https://worcestercountypoetry.org/event/a-virtual-thirsty-lab-with-rhett-watts/
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