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| Readings & Contests |
| Where to be heard and where to hear poetry |
| Open City Poets meets every Monday from 7pm to 9pm at the Pentucket Arts Center on Wingate St., Haverhill, Ma. Admission charge of $1. On Tuesdays there are poetry readings from 7pm to 9pm, free of charge. Pedro Mir Reading Society, named for the deceased national poet of the Dominican Republic meets the second Saturday of every month at 202 Broadway in Lawrence. The group features readings in several languages, combines with cultural performances. The last reading featured an interpretive dance from the Lawrence Ballet Academy. For more info E-mail Cesar Sanchez Beras at cesabe@netzero.net The Powwow River Poets meets the second Saturday of each month. For info, contact Rhina R. Espaillat @ 978-462-9144 or email espmask@juno.com The group also meets for open mike readings A Newburyport Art Association on Wednesdays at 7:30pm. The featured poets include . Newburyport Art Association is located at 65 Water St., Newburyport, Ma. Phone (978) 465-8769 The Lawrence Poetry Hoot will offer readings from featured poets and followed by an open microphone from 7 –9 pm on the second Tuesday of each month. Poetry enthusiasts of all ages are encouraged to come and share their favorite poem.* Personal works are welcome! *please limit your reading to one poem that is one page or less* Place: Café Azteca, 180 Common Street, Lawrence, MA (see directions below) Directions: From 495, Exit 45 Marston Street, Left onto Canal St., Right at 1st light onto Union Street, Left at 1st light onto Essex St., Right at 3rd light onto Lawrence St., Right onto Common St., Café Azteca is three doors down past City Hall. For next date and featured readers and more info call (978) 725-8828 or email Mejaneiro@aol.com. Poetry Hoot Brought to you by the Portsmouth Poet Laureate Program on the first Wednesday of the month 7-9 p.m. at Zataar (formerly Just Brew It) on the ground floor of 100 Market St., Portsmouth, N.H. The Hoot includes both featured readers and an open reading. Bring your poem and be ready to read. |
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