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
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