UPCOMING POETRY READINGS/WORKSHOPS
August 13 (Sunday) @ 5-6pm – Jonathan Post lecture on Anthony Hecht: Celebration of a Great American Poet at the Stonington Free Library, 20 High Street, Stonington. Hosted by The James Merrill House. Free and open to the public. https://www.facebook.com/events/279403634778807/?ref=newsfeed August 15 (Tuesday) @ 6:30pm – “Open Mic Surgery” presents Judith Basya at Never Ending Books, 810 State Street, New Haven. Hosted by Brian Robinson. https://allevents.in/mobile/amp-event.php?event_id=200025051044834 August 16 (Wednesday) @ 6pm – A new poetry writing group that will meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6 PM in the Mystic Library's Ames Room. Each meeting we will explore a new poem to read deeply together and parse out its images, references, poetic devices, and possible meanings to cultivate a deeper appreciation for poetry. Then you will take the opportunity to generate your own writing in response to a prompt rooted in the poem just read. Sharing what you've written is not required. You are welcome to simply come listen. This free group is facilitated by the Library's Adult Services Programming Librarian, Ery Caswell. https://allevents.in/mystic/genesis-a-poetry-group/200025070131749 August 17 (Thursday) @ 6pm-7:30pm – Poetry Reading and Inspirational Talk with Dr. Marlou Newkirk at the Westport Book Shop, 23 Jesup Road, Westport. Marlou will be reading from her poetry collection and talk about how “It’s never too late” – she wrote her award-winning collection when 86. Free to attend, wine and cheese served. https://www.westportbooksaleventures.org/our-events August 18 (Friday) @ 10-11:30am – Online mini-retreat set in Ireland, hosted by Christine Valters Paintner. Christine will weave together poems from her newest collection with practices and creative explorations to encourage you to find your own path forward, steeped in the beauty and wonder all around you. Through poetry, reflection, meditation, and writing, you will make space for a pause in the rush of life. $40 to attend. https://www.mercybythesea.org/programs-and-retreats/upcoming-programs/love-holds-you/ August 24 (Thursday) @ 6:30pm – Poetry in the Park presents John Surowiecki and José B. González, plus featured open mic reader Ava R. Molnar. Located at Julia de Burgos Park at the corner of Curbstone Way and Jackson Street. Free and open to the public. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs, blanket, a picnic, and, if they wish, poetry for the open mic. Rain location at the Windham Community Center at 1 Jillson Square, Willimantic. https://www.facebook.com/CurbstoneLiteraryProjec August 24 (Thursday) @ 7-8pm – Poetry Night, hosted by the Trumbull Library at 33 Quality Road, Trumbull. Their second open mic night of the year celebrates poetry of all kinds! Read an original, a favorite, or even song lyrics. A sign-up sheet will be available at the event in the community room for anyone wishing to participate. https://trumbull.libcal.com/event/10669218 September 2 (Saturday) @ 3pm – Poetry Salon with featured readers Katie Farris, Ilya Kaminsky, and Joanna Fuhrman in Wilton, CT. Hosted by Erika Lutzner. Open mic, food and drink. For info and to RSVP, email [email protected]. September 16 (Saturday) @ 2pm? (email Ed for the time) – PoemAlley presents our very own Edward Ahern will give a presentation on getting your poetry published (Zoom & live at Ralph Nazareth’s house). PLACES TO SUBMIT YOUR POETRY Publisher: Grayson Books Poetry Contest Deadline: August 15, 2023 Submit your 50-90 page manuscript. $1,000 prize, publication, and 10 copies. Reading fee of $26. Blind read. Simultaneous and multiple submissions are okay. Publisher: Surely as the Sun Deadline: August 30, 2023 They seek any length poetry with Christian themes. You can make multiple and simultaneous submissions in up to three categories. Reprints accepted. No reading fee; no payment. Publisher: Letter Review Prize for Poetry Deadline: August 31, 2023 Poetry up to 70 lines. $800 USD total prize pool. No subject or style restrictions: all poems welcome. Open to writers who live anywhere in the world. Three winners are announced who are published and share in the prize money. Twenty poets will be longlisted. All entries are considered for publication, submission to the Pushcart Prize, and for further anthologies. The prize is judged blind. No reprints. Publisher: Wilderness House Literary Review Deadline: September 1, 2023 Poetry may be submitted in any length. No reading fee; no payment. Publisher: The Scribes Prize Deadline: September 1, 2023 Microfiction of 90-110 words. $5 entry fee and feedback on every submission by 2 editors. 18 cash prizes and publication, from $250 (first place) to $20 (honorable mentions). Simultaneous submissions and reprints welcome. Publisher: Sacramento Review Deadline: None No limits on length or content. Can either submit to the general submissions for the magazine or for “writers correspond” for the newsletter. No reading fee; no payment. Publisher: Mayday Magazine Deadline: None Submit 1-3 poems, up to 10 pages in total. Appreciate “purposeful experimentation.” Simultaneous subs okay. No reading fee; $10 payment per poem upon publication.
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About Us:The Poets' Salon is an all-inclusive group that gets together the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m in the Memorial Room at the Fairfield Public Library. We read our poetry aloud, politely critique each others' work (upon request), highlight publishing opportunities, and also talk about local poetry readings. Meeting Notes
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