Jessica Flynn featured at Midtown Scholar Bookstore, November 10

Jessica Flynn is a visual artist, craft-maker, co-owner of the fine arts space in downtown york called The Rooted, author of "Through the Cracks", a 2015 International Poetry Festival representative of the USA in Macedonia, and a performing spoken word artist.

She plays a huge role within her community along with her other Rooted Gallery co-owners, Carrie Peck and Dustin Nispel. Together they host open-mics, comedy shows, and music events. Flynn specialties are Visual Art (Painting and Ink Sketches), writing and performing poetry and Craft-Making Dream Catchers and jewelry. Winner Of the 19th Annual International Poetry Festival Of 2015.

Jessica Flynn won an international award for best poem and performance along with her fiance, Dustin Nispel. They represented the USA at the Macedonia competition, participating with over 30 performers from 20 other countries.

Flynn released her book "Through the Cracks" for the first time at this festival before releasing it in the USA. Her first ten copies "reside in Russia, Israel, Japan, Italy, Macedonia, Slovenia, Albania, Spain and France."

She's been writing poetry for 15 years. Flynn has performed at numerous open-mics" and slam competitions, as well as hosting open-Mics at The Rooted Gallery.

This reading, hosted by the Poetry Cartel, begins with an open mic, after a short break, the feature presentation begins. Midtown Scholar Bookstore is located at1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102, Call 717.236.1680.

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October 13, Philip Wheeler at Midtown Scholar Bookstore

Philip Wheeler, October 13 at Midtown Scholar

The featured performer October 13 at Midtown Scholar Bookstore's Poetry Thursdays is Philip Wheeler, poet, and actor from Harrisburg.

Wheeler initially appeared as Harrisburg, PA's public art piece, "Human, Being." in 2005. He followed that in 2006 with the one-man show "Being, In Harrisburg" discussing the year's experiences. Wheeler began acting with the Harrisburg Shakespeare Festival in their Fall 2007 production of Titus Andronicus and continued in the ensuing years with roles in HSF's mainstage productions (

Philip Wheeler's work with HSF led him to meet most of the ADK Shakes Board; he first appeared with the company in 2008, joyous in the intensity and end result of the Shakespeare IN THE RAW experience.

A philosopher and writer, actor, restaurant employee, theatrical stagehand, percussionist, sound engineer, and avid air guitar competitor, he's presented poetry in Central Pennsylvania at previous Poetry Thursdays traveling venues.

His verse was part of A Poet's Tour of Harrisbug, the performance, and a book from GoodSport Press, 2007. This reading, hosted by the Poetry Cartel, begins with an open mic, after a short break, Wheeler's presentation begins. Midtown Scholar Bookstore is located at1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102, Call 717.236.1680.

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Autumn Poetry in PA, Midtown Scholar, Little Buffalo, and More...

Two Poetry Events, Midtown Scholar, Little Buffalo Open poetry reading, September 29, Poetry Thursdays at Midtown Scholar, just across the street from the Market House on Third, and a postal box and some trees on Verbeke. This event, 7--9pm, is hosted by the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel.

A theme is often suggested for events, this weeks’ theme is Where the Buffalo Roam. But, hey-- the theme isn't mandatory, just a suggestion. Read what you like. Sit and just listen, if you like.

The poetry’s pretty good, and if you’re inspired, jump in. No sign-up sheet, it's all Quaker style. Everything’s waiting for you.

The Scholar is sitting pretty, with a marquee that says MIDTOWN, at 1301 North Third Street, There will be a two-hour open reading with a Eight minute, 47 second break around 7:55pm.. Doors open at 6:45pm. Seating is limited. For more information, (717) 236-1680.

Other Autumn Scholar Events: October 6-- Open poetry reading/ October 13-- Philip Wheeler/ October 20-- open mic/ October 27—- Stina Nousianen/ ----------------------------- November 3—- open reading/ November 10-- Jessica Flynn/ November 17-- Staged reading, a play by Randy Gross/ November 24-- Thanksgiving

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October 1— The Little Buffalo Festival, October 1, Newport, PA. It’s an Arts festival with a range of happenings and activities for all ages. Musical events-- like Shawan and the Wontons, for instance, face painting, etc., and... a serving of poetry too. Yep. Lynne Reeder, Tony Bosak, and Marty Esworthy.

http://littlebuffalofestival.com/

Dana Kinsey featured September 15 at Poetry Thursdays, Midtown Scholar.

Dana Kinsey, SEPTEMBER 15 at Poetry Thursdays

Our featured performer, this week, at Poetry Thursdays continuing verse series, will be Lancaster’s Dana Kinsey.

Dana Kinsey, writer, teacher, and actor from Lancaster, PA, is a faculty member in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Lancaster Catholic High. Kinsey directs theater, and teaches British Literature, Acting Technique, Dramaturgy, and Playwriting.

Her work has been published in 717, Harrisburg Magazine, Teaching Theatre, and the Broadkill Review. Kinsey’s play WaterRise, based on a poem of the same title, was featured in the Radioactive Festival at the Gene Frankel Theatre in Greenwich Village. Sagesse Productions filmed the screenplay version which premiered recently.

We hope you’ll stop by and share some poetry with us. Or, just kick back and listen to some fine versification. Doors open at 6:50pm. For more information, (717) 236-1680.

Kinsey’s website: (http://www.wordsbydk.com/about.html ).

Dana Kinsey featured September 15 at Poetry Thursdays, Midtown Scholar.

Dana Kinsey, SEPTEMBER 15 at Poetry Thursdays

Our featured performer, this week, at Poetry Thursdays continuing verse series, will be Lancaster’s Dana Kinsey.

Dana Kinsey, writer, teacher, and actor from Lancaster, PA, is a faculty member in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at Lancaster Catholic High. Kinsey directs theater, and teaches British Literature, Acting Technique, Dramaturgy, and Playwriting.

Her work has been published in 717, Harrisburg Magazine, Teaching Theatre, and the Broadkill Review. Kinsey’s play WaterRise, based on a poem of the same title, was featured in the Radioactive Festival at the Gene Frankel Theatre in Greenwich Village. Sagesse Productions filmed the screenplay version which premiered recently.

We hope you’ll stop by and share some poetry with us. Or, just kick back and listen to some fine versification. Doors open at 6:50pm. For more information, (717) 236-1680.

Kinsey’s website: (http://www.wordsbydk.com/about.html ).

Almost Autumn, September Events

September Poetry Cartel Events at Midtown Scholar Bookstore

September 1-- Almost Autumn, open mic

September 8-- t/b/a

September 15-- Dana Kinsey ...published recently in Harrisburg Magazine, the Broadkill Review, 717, and Teaching Theatre.

September 22-- Open poetry reading

September 29—Where the Little Buffalo Roam, open mic

see http://littlebuffalofestival.com/

The Midtown Scholar is located at 1301 North Third Street, Harrisburg 17102. There will be an (Almost Autumn) open poetry reading on September 1.

We hope you’ll stop by and share some poetry with us. Or, just kick back and listen to some fine versification. Doors open at 6:50pm. For more information, (717) 236-1680.

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