Monday, August 27, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Poetry Thursdays at at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore
September Poetry Thursdays at
at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore
To honor Local Poetry Month the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg will feature three talented local performers every Thursday in September.
Here is the special lineup:
September 6 -- Cecil Brooks, Anna Jones, Marty Esworthy
September 13 -- Jack Veasey, Roger Cowden, Shaashawn Dial
September 20 -- Christian Thiede, Maria Thiaw, Rick Kearns
September 27 -- Julia Tilley, John Destalo, Christine O'Leary Rockey
The Midtown Scholar is the largest academic used bookstore in Pennsylvania. It’s located in a renovated 1920s theater next to Harrisburg's historic Broad Street Market, just a few blocks north of the Pennsylvania State Capitol.
1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg PA 17102
717-236-1680
Parking is available on the street as well as in the parking lot behind the store.
http://www.midtownscholar.com/
Thursday, August 2, 2012
September: Local Poetry Month in Central Pennsylvania
September is Local Poetry Month in Harrisburg, York, and Lancaster
SouthCentral PA Local Poetry Awareness is happening this September. Get in on the movement, a joint program connecting Harrisburg, York and Lancaster versifiers. Join in, like this.
1) Bring a non-poet to a local poetry event!
2) Write a truly well crafted poem, create something you love!
3) Share the work of a local poet with a friend or family member!
Here’s where and when (York/Dauphin/Lancaster/Adams County Events).
Saturday, September 1st @ 6:00 pm
Good News Café @ 1010 S 16th St, HRRISBURG
Open Mic
Wednesday, September 5th @ 7:00 pm
Poetry Spoken Here @ YorkArts at CityArts, 118 W Philadelphia St, YORK
Feature: “The Anthology Series: Version Local” (bring the work of your favorite local poet to share)
Thursday, September 6th @ 7:00 pm
Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel @ Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North 3rd St, HARRISBURG
Featuring: Cecil Brooks, Anna Jane Jones, Marty Esworthy
Friday, September 7th @ 5:00 pm
Poets in the Street @ Downtown York First Friday, YORK
Keep an eye out through downtown, maybe even get some free poetry!
* special Local Poetry Month event
Friday, September 7th @ 6:30 pm
Poetry @ The Ragged Edge Coffeehouse, 110 Chambersberg St, GETTYSBURG
Feature: Dana Larkin Sauers and an open mic
Saturday, September 8th @ 6:00 pm
Xpress Yourself @ 1010 S 16th St, HARRISBURG
Poet led discussion group
Saturday, September 8th @ 7:30 pm
Convergence @ The Readers Café, 125 Broadway, HANOVER
Feature: Marcus Colasurdo w/ Guest Host, Carla Christopher and special appearance by Snow
Sunday, September 9th, 16th, 23rd @ 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Re-Vision Poetry Workshop @ YorkArts, 10 N Beaver St, YORK
Led by Keith Baughman, bring a poem of your own to practice the art of revision. $20 fee
Wednesday, September 12th @ 7:00 pm
Poetry @ Dogstar Books, 401 W Lemon St, LANCASTER
Feature: Dustin Nispel and open mic
Thursday, September 13th @ 7:00 pm
Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel @ Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North 3rd St, HARRISBURG
Featuring: Jack Veasey, Roger Cowden, Shaashawn Dial
Saturday, September 15th @ 6:30 pm
Beatnik Cafe @ The York Emporium, YORK
Feature: Keith Baughman with Jim Lewin as Alan Ginsberg in “The Interview”, games and movies
* special Local Poetry Month event
Wednesday, September 19th @ 6:00 pm
Poetry Potluck & Bonfire @ the home of local poet, C. Charisse, MANCHESTER
Email poetrywarrior@gmail.com with RSVP for directions or info
* special Local Poetry Month event
Thursday, September 20th @ 7:00 pm
Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel @ Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North 3rd St, HARRISBURG
Featuring: Christian Thiede, Maria Thiaw, Rick Kearns
Friday, September 21st @ 7:30 pm
Poetry. Music. Experiment. @ T.B.D., YORK
Feature: Slangston Hughes & The Baltimore Youth Slam Team and music/poetry/spoken word open mic
Saturday, September 22nd @ 6:00 pm
Poetry Potluck @ the home of local poet, Christine O’Leary-Rockey, CAMP HILL
Email poetrywarrior@gmail.com with RSVP for directions and info
* special Local Poetry Month event
Wednesday, September 26th @ 7:30 pm
Lancaster Poetry Exchange @ Barnes and Noble, 1700 H Fruitville Pike, LANCASTER
Feature: Erin Murphy from Penn State – Altoona
Thursday, September 27th @ 7:00 pm
Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel @ Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 North 3rd St, HARRISBURG
Featuring: Julia Tilley, John Destalo, Christine O'Leary-Rockey
Friday, September 28th @ 7:30 pm
Poetry @ Parliament, 116 E King St, YORK
Feature: Crystal Charisse and uncensored open mic