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Open Poetry Meeting at Copake Grange, May 3

The Copake Grange celebrates National Poetry Month with an open mic night.

April is National Poetry Month, when the legacy and awareness of the importance of poetry in our lives is highlighted in schools and institutions everywhere. The Copake Grange will mark the culmination of this important literary celebration by inviting community members of all ages to take the stage and read an original or favorite selection. Novices and experienced enthusiasts of the art of poetry are invited to the Grange theater to read an original poem they may have been inspired to write, share a selection from their favorite poet or anthology, or simply listen and reflect as the poetic voices of others come alive.

Copake resident, singer-songwriter and poet Slink Moss and Great Barrington poet Janet Hutchinson will preside over this free event, which requires no advance reservations.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 3, 2019 / 6pm – 8pm

LOCATION:
The Copake Grange
628 Empire Road
Copake, NY 12516

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
copakegrange.org
facebook.com/Copake-Grange

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Open Mic Poetry Event at Roeliff Jansen Library

The Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library is hosting a Short Prose Open Mic event. Writers of fiction, non-fiction and memoir, are invited to read their own work. All readings should be no longer than seven minutes (maximum). You don’t have to prepare and read something to enjoy the event. All are invited to come listen, enjoy and be inspired by local talent.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 6, at 4 pm

ADMISSION:
Open to the public

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library – in the Community Room
9091 Route 22
Hillsdale, NY 12529

MORE:
RoeJanLibrary.org
518-325-4101
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Upcoming Events at The Chatham Bookstore

This Friday (April 20) from 7 – 9pm, “In Other Words” Poetry Reading in Different Languages at The Chatham Bookstore. Speakers of other languages are invited to share a poem in that language. All are welcome to read and listen.

On Saturday (April 21) from 10:30am – 11:30am, The Chatham Bookstore will host “Story Telling for Little Folk with Laurie Storyteller”. Laurie Portocarrero tells timeless tales for children and adults of all ages from such authors as Laura Ingalls Wilder, Brothers Grimm, and Hans Christian Anderson.
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The Chatham Bookstore is located at 27 Main Street in the village of Chatham, New York. Contact Wendy Conway at 392-3005 for more information.

Poetry Lecture at New Lebanon Library

There is a poetry lecture tonight at the New Lebanon Library. The topic is POETRY OF HEROISM and the lecture will be given by Dr. Irene Saks.

From New Lebanon Library:

“Dr. Irene “Judy” Saks will deliver a lecture, “Poetry of Heroism” and will focus on poems written from the 8th Century B.C. to the 20th Century AD. Dr. Saks is a native of New York City. She was educated at Barnard College, Columbia University, and the University of the City of New York where she received her PhD in 19th Century English Literature.”

WHEN: Thursday 8/25
TIME: 7:00 pm.
WHERE: New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
MORE: NewLebanonLibrary.org