Poet Gary Fincke, November 2, at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore.

   P O E T R Y  C A R T E L  N E W S   R E L E A S E

  On November 2, Gary Fincke, poet, and author of short fiction 
and nonfiction-- whose acclaimed short story collection, "The 
Killer's Dog," was released earlier this year-- will be featured 
at the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel's Poetry Thursdays 
reading series at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore.

  Fincke is the winner of 
the Flannery O'Connor Award 
for Short Fiction, he's published 
30 books of poetry, short fiction, 
and nonfiction.  Notable works 
include The History of Permanence
2011, winner, Stephen F. Austin 
Poetry Prize.

   Other awards include the Bess Hokin Prize from Poetry magazine 
and the Rose Lefcowitz Prize from Poet Lore.  
His collection, Writing Letters for the Blind (2003) won 
the Ohio State University Press/The Journal poetry prize.

  Fincke is a professor at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, 
PA, where he is also the director of the Writer's Institute.

  A short open mic will precede Fincke's reading.  The reading 
will take place at Midtown Scholar Bookstore (from 7 to 9 pm), 
1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.   

  For more information call 717.236.1680  or, 
www.midtownscholar.com.

Very Open Mic, October 26, Midtown Scholar

Open Poetry Mic, October 26, 
       Midtown Scholar Bookstore
             1302 N. Third St., Harrisburg


Okay, listen up. Sound in poetry:
in ordinary listening, one responds
to the speaker's intention without attending overmuch
to shape and presentation.

In poetry-- with its double coding-- both sound and sense

are important, and the two are processed on different,
not necessarily, parallel tracks.

     Choo choo ch'-boogie! know I'm sayin'?

There'll be an open
mic, October 26, at
the Midtown Scholar.

The Almost Uptown Poetry
Carter continually hosts
Thursday night (7--9pm)
verse events.



                                                                                          We don't miss a beat.
                                  Indeed, we're constant as the Northern Star,
                  everything's waiting for you.

                No sign-up sheet.
                          It's Quaker-style-- read as the spirit moves you.


     More information:
     717-236-1680. www.midtownscholar.com,

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Poetry Readings Kick Off Harrisburg Book Festival

Annual Harrisburg Book Festival at the Midtown Scholar 

The Harrisburg Book Festival at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore,
1302 N. Third St., Harrisburg, runs from Thursday, Oct. 12,
through Sunday, Oct. 15.

                                                                   
                                                                     On Thursday, from 7-9 p.m, some     

highly anticipated poetry performances
begin this year's Festival activities
with readings by Safiya Sinclair,
Joshua Bennett, and Shara McCallum.

The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel is
hosting the Thursdays' events.

Harrisburg poet laureate Rick Kearns
will be emceeing that evening's
performance showcase.



There is no cost for these events, for more information: 717-236-1680.

See also, midtownscholar.com,

Midtown Scholar, Open mics and Harrisburg Book Festival

Autumn events,  Harrisburg Book Festival  and Safiyah Sinclair

At the Midtown Scholar, this Thursday, October 5th, there'll be
 a fun open reading from 7 to 9pm. Quaker style. Chill, just listen
or declaim, shout it out. I mean, everything's waiting for you.
Bring it.

Something pretty special coming
next week-- the Almost Uptown  Poetry
Cartel's Poetry Thursdays reading series
at the Scholar will present
Safiyah Sinclair, one of our featured poets
for the opening of the Harrisburg Book
Festival, beginning Thursday 10/12.

Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302
North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA
17102. Phone, 717.236.1680.

almostuptown@gmail.com

www.midtownscholar.com

September 14, Poetry Thursdays Presents Barbara Crooker

On September 14, Poetry Thursdays at the Midtown Scholar welcomes Barbara Crooker
as our featured poet. The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel hosts this special event.

Crooker grew up in New York's Hudson Valley and received her bachelor's degree in English Literature and art history from the women's Douglass College — now part of Rutgers University — and her master'sin English Literature from Elmira College in New York.

She is the author of Radiance, her first full-length book, which won the 2005 Word Press First Book competition and was a finalist for the 2006 Paterson Poetry Prize.

Crooker's poems have appeared in many journals such as Yankee, The Christian Science Monitor, Smartish Pace, The Beloit Poetry Journal, Nimrod, The Denver Quarterly, The Tampa Review,and Poetry International. 

Barbara Crooker's verse has frequently been featured on Garrison Keeler's PBS show, The Writer's Almanac. 

The Poetry Cartel hosts the festivities starting at 7pm with an open mike. Bring your own poems or share your favorites. All are welcome. 

The feature presentation will begin at 8:05 pm. The Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 1302 N. Third St. Harrisburg PA, Phone:717.236.1680.

www.midtownscholar.com

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August 1st, a Poets' Cruise on the Pride of the Susquehanna

Going nautical, the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel is hosting Poets' Cruise 2017 on August 1st. Imagine-- rolling down a river of verse on the very river that, back in the day, bewitched both Coleridge and Bob Southey. 
Join us, set sail on the Pride of the Susquehanna, and enjoy an evening of poetry on our inaugural Poets' Cruise featuring Harrisburg Poet Laureate, Rick Kearns. 

Adult beverages will be available-- this is a 21+ event. Come mingle with the art community and be inspired. Believe-you-me, this event will be truly buoyant!

It's all happening from 6pm-9pm on Tuesday, August 1st. 
The Pride will be docked from 6pm-7pm, and then embark for two hours of verse,  and more. Tickets are $8, in advance, $10 at the dock. 

More information (717) 234-6500
http://harrisburgriverboat.com/

Poets’ Utopia: Coleridge, Southey and the Susquehanna, https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007%2F978-1-349-26934-1_15

 

June 20, Midtown Scholar: Hotter than a matchstick,

cooler than a splash of white paint splattered 
on summer concrete and asphalt!


An open mic poetry reading beckons verse enthusiasts
June 20 to the Midtown Scholar Bookstore, 7 to 9pm. 
The excitement is, as always, hosted by the infamous Almost Uptown
Poetry Cartel. Yeah, I mean, it's, like, a happening every week.

               No sign-up sheet, it's all done Quaker-style-- read,
               share as the spirit moves you. Or not.
                                      Chill, just listen or, make a splash. Your call.

                                                              White paint on asphalt and concrete.

Why not make a splash? There's a sophisticated, yet supportive

audience who wants to catch your wave. Your vibe. Heck,
you listen, you read--you and the audience
are one and the same, Whoa!   
                                                  How'ja like them apples?

            Seriously, everything's waiting for you.
           1302 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102.
            And/or: 717.236.1680.

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www.midtownscholar.com

See also  http://www.bbc.com/news/video_and_audio/must_see/40609746/the-man-who-takes-photographs-of-white-paint-spills