All in MA, unless otherwise noted.
This page is “under construction.” I’ll be adding cool ongoing venues; interesting-looking events; links; and details, as I find or remember them.
Brockton
The Greater Brockton Society for Poetry and the Arts Presents Poetry Series: at the Brockton Library
(1 Saturday each month, check website for specifics)
304 Main Street. Map it! New website!!! www.gbspa.org
Go to our website and click on the CAT to read about City Lights
Our workshop and venue are free, the seats comfortable, the refreshments delicious.
12:00 – 2:00 Poetry Writing Workshop
1:30 – 2:00 Sign up for Open-Mic Reading
2:15 – 3:15 Open-Mic Reading
3:30 – 4:30 Feature Poets
During Open-Mic Reading share your own poetry or read from works of your favorite poets
Concord
Lots of events: Check www.concordpoetry.org
North Easton
Poetry at Main St. Cafe. Host: Sean Theall
[Adorable cafe in a friendly town that makes you want to sit on a porchswing and hold hands. And they serve eggs at night; eggs are my very favorite food.] http://www.geocities.com/mainstpoet/
Plymouth
The Art of Words: Mike Amado Memorial Series. Host: Jack Scully [Features plus one of the most truly-diverse open mics in MA: spoken word, poetry, fiction, music, etc. Mike was a beloved friend in poetry circles.]
2009-2010 SCHEDULE
SEPTEMBER 4…..4TH ANNUAL POETRY SHOWCASE (Featuring the wonderful CD Collins and yours truly)
OCTOBER 11……. PHIL HSOURIS
NOVEMBER 8….. NANCY BRADY CUNNINGHAM
DECEMBER 13…. KIM TRIEDMAN [Her new book is great!]
JANUARY 10….. BILL ALBERTI
FEBRUARY 14…. DANA ROWE
Doors open @ 12:30, Program begins @ 1:00, Open Mic @ 2:00.
Entrance on Spooner Ave. FREE REFRESHMENTS.
MORE INFO: johnscully36@yahoo.com
[Check mbta.com. You can sorta get there on the commuter rail if you feel like hopping a bus or walking too.]
