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/

 

www.almostuptown.com

Thursday, August 2, 2012

miscellany




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