Thursday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.
What's New In Poetry ft. Ada Limon, Adam Clay and Paula Jane Mendoza
Emory Barnes & Noble
The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! For more information, visit www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Thursday, June 6, 7:30 p.m.
Theresa Davis & Collin Kelley
Charis Books & More
Davis ("After This We Go Dark") and Kelley ("Render") read from their new poetry collections. Books will be available. 1189 Euclid Ave. in Little Five Points. www.charisbooksandmore.com
Wednesday, June 12, 8:00 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. Beginning May 8, call 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door (cash or check only). $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org
Sunday, June 16, 8:00 p.m.
Java Monkey Speaks 12th Anniversary
Java Monkey Coffee House, Decatur
The venerable open mic and reading series marks 12 years with a special open mic, with poets having the opportunity to read two poems. Sign up begins around 7:30 p.m. but make sure to get there early for a seat and to get on the list.
Saturday, June 22, 7:30 p.m.
Michael Diebert & Robert S. King
Bound To Be Read Books
Diebert ("Life Outside the Set") and King ("One Man's Profit") read from their latest work at this special poetry event. 481-B Flat Shoals Ave. in East Atlanta Village. www.boundtobereadbooks.com
Thursday, June 27, 7:30 p.m.
What's New In Poetry ft. Dan Rosenberg, Stephanie Balzer, Erica Wright and Amy Herschleb
Emory Barnes & Noble
The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! For more information, visit www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
All Month Long
Join melodically challenged every Sunday from 2-4pm for two hours of poetry and alternative music. Our themes for June are:June 2nd: eeeeww bugs!(an hour of children's poetry in our syndicated show with many of the poems set to music); June 9th we will rebroadcast our ekphrastic show for the first hour followed by a special presentation of radio art presented and created by graduate students from the Ernest G. Welsh School of Art and Design;June 16th:poems about travel; June 23rd: poems about the beach, and on June 30th we will broadcast a show featuring poems from the anniversary edition of Five Points, GSU's world reknown literary journal. You can hear our show on WRAS, 88.5 on your FM dial, or you can listen to our live stream by going to the WRAS web site and clicking on the words "Listen Live" under WRAS Atlanta at the top left of the page.
May Readings & Events
Friday, May 3, 7:00 p.m.
New South Reading Series: 2013 GSU Writing Program Graduates
Corner Tavern, Little 5 Points
2013 graduates of Georgia State University's MFA and PhD programs in Creative Writing read from their work and celebrate their degrees. The readers will be: Kevin Adler, Christine Swint, Candace Nadon, Dionne Irving, Kristin Robertson and Matt Sailor. 1174 Euclid Ave. Event begins promptly at 7 p.m. www.review.gsu.edu
Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Molly Brodak and Gina Myers
SCAD Ivy Hall
Brodak is the winner of the 2009 Iowa Poetry Prize for her collection "A Little Middle of the Night." Her poems have appeared recently in FIELD, Kenyon Review Online, Colorado Review, The Collagist, Ninth Letter and elsewhere. Myers is the author of "A Model Year" (Coconut Books, 2009), and several chapbooks, including "False Spring" (Spooky Girlfriend, 2012). Her second full-length book, "Hold It Down," will be published by Coconut Books in May. Free and open to the public. 179 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE. www.artofrestoration.org
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Danielle Pafunda, Jennifer L. Knox and Shana Compton. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Amanda Auchter, Julie E. Bloemeke and Megan Volpert
Charis Books & More
Three noted poets will read from their work as Poetry Atlanta teams with Charis Books for this special evening of readings. Auchter will read from her award-winning collection The Wishing Tomb, Volpert from Sonics in Warholia and Bloemeke from recently published and work in progress. Books will be fore sale. 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, 30307. www.charisbooksandmore.com
Tuesday, May 7, 7:15 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Collin Kelley and Theresa Davis Book Launch Event
Decatur Library Auditorium
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book present a special reading by Collin Kelley (Render) and Theresa Davis (After This We Go Dark) to mark the publication of their new poetry collections from Sibling Rivalry Press. Books will be available for sale and signing from Charis Books. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry at Callanwolde: Jenny Sadre-Orafai and Eileen Stratidakis
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Jenny Sadre-Orafai, founding editor of Josephine Quarterly and author of four poetry chapbooks, has published poems in RHINO, Gargoyle, Jet Fuel Review and elsewhere. Eileen Stratidakis' poetry has appeared in over 75 publications, including Partisan Review, Slant, Sycamore Review, Atlanta Magazine and South Carolina Review. Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Theresa Davis and Collin Kelley
Bound to Be Read Books
Collin Kelley and Theresa Davis read from their new Sibling Rivalry Press collections, Render and After This We Go Dark, at Bound To Be Read Books in East Atlanta Village, 481-B Flat Shoals Ave. www.boundtobereadbooks.com
All Month Long
Join melodically challenged every Sunday from 2-4pm for two hours of poetry and alternative music. Our themes for May are: May 5th: For the Birds; May 12th: Poems about Flowers in the first hour (our syndicated show) and then poems about Moms in honor of Mother's Day; May 19th: Poems that end in simile; on May 26th we'll wrap up the month (pun intended) with a slam show. You can hear our show on WRAS, 88.5 on your FM dial, or you can listen to our live stream by going to the WRAS web site and clicking on the words "Listen Live" under WRAS Atlanta at the top left of the page.
New South Reading Series: 2013 GSU Writing Program Graduates
Corner Tavern, Little 5 Points
2013 graduates of Georgia State University's MFA and PhD programs in Creative Writing read from their work and celebrate their degrees. The readers will be: Kevin Adler, Christine Swint, Candace Nadon, Dionne Irving, Kristin Robertson and Matt Sailor. 1174 Euclid Ave. Event begins promptly at 7 p.m. www.review.gsu.edu
Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m.
Molly Brodak and Gina Myers
SCAD Ivy Hall
Brodak is the winner of the 2009 Iowa Poetry Prize for her collection "A Little Middle of the Night." Her poems have appeared recently in FIELD, Kenyon Review Online, Colorado Review, The Collagist, Ninth Letter and elsewhere. Myers is the author of "A Model Year" (Coconut Books, 2009), and several chapbooks, including "False Spring" (Spooky Girlfriend, 2012). Her second full-length book, "Hold It Down," will be published by Coconut Books in May. Free and open to the public. 179 Ponce de Leon Ave., NE. www.artofrestoration.org
Friday, May 3, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Danielle Pafunda, Jennifer L. Knox and Shana Compton. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Amanda Auchter, Julie E. Bloemeke and Megan Volpert
Charis Books & More
Three noted poets will read from their work as Poetry Atlanta teams with Charis Books for this special evening of readings. Auchter will read from her award-winning collection The Wishing Tomb, Volpert from Sonics in Warholia and Bloemeke from recently published and work in progress. Books will be fore sale. 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, 30307. www.charisbooksandmore.com
Tuesday, May 7, 7:15 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Collin Kelley and Theresa Davis Book Launch Event
Decatur Library Auditorium
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book present a special reading by Collin Kelley (Render) and Theresa Davis (After This We Go Dark) to mark the publication of their new poetry collections from Sibling Rivalry Press. Books will be available for sale and signing from Charis Books. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
Wednesday, May 8, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry at Callanwolde: Jenny Sadre-Orafai and Eileen Stratidakis
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Jenny Sadre-Orafai, founding editor of Josephine Quarterly and author of four poetry chapbooks, has published poems in RHINO, Gargoyle, Jet Fuel Review and elsewhere. Eileen Stratidakis' poetry has appeared in over 75 publications, including Partisan Review, Slant, Sycamore Review, Atlanta Magazine and South Carolina Review. Tickets are sold at the door, cash or check only. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org
Saturday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.
Theresa Davis and Collin Kelley
Bound to Be Read Books
Collin Kelley and Theresa Davis read from their new Sibling Rivalry Press collections, Render and After This We Go Dark, at Bound To Be Read Books in East Atlanta Village, 481-B Flat Shoals Ave. www.boundtobereadbooks.com
All Month Long
Join melodically challenged every Sunday from 2-4pm for two hours of poetry and alternative music. Our themes for May are: May 5th: For the Birds; May 12th: Poems about Flowers in the first hour (our syndicated show) and then poems about Moms in honor of Mother's Day; May 19th: Poems that end in simile; on May 26th we'll wrap up the month (pun intended) with a slam show. You can hear our show on WRAS, 88.5 on your FM dial, or you can listen to our live stream by going to the WRAS web site and clicking on the words "Listen Live" under WRAS Atlanta at the top left of the page.
April Readings & Events
Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Poetry at Tech: Kim Addonizio, Robert Wrigley and Bruce McEver
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Georgia Tech
The 2012-13 series concludes with with readings by three noted, award-winning poets. A reception with light bites and drinks will begin at 6:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. 500 10th St. poetry.gatech.edu.
Thursday, April 4, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Mark Wallace, K. Lorraine Graham, Jessica Fiorini and Karen Weiser. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.
National Poetry Month Reading
Bound to Be Read Books
Franklin Abbott hosts an evening of poetry to mark National Poetry Month featuring Cleo Creech, Lee Fury, Alice Lovelace, James May, Chelsea Rathburn, NZero Nz, April Ap Smith and Dan Veach. Bound to Be Read is in East Atlanta Village, 481-B Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. www.boundtobereadbooks.com
Sunday, April 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Earth Poetry Spring Workshop with Stephen Wing
The Wylde Center, Decatur
Wednesday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde: Southern Poetry Anthology Vol. 5: Georgia
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
William Wright, editor of The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume 5: Georgia, published by Texas Review Press in 2013, will host a reading by approximately 20 Atlanta poets whose work is included in the anthology. The poets reading at the event will include Diana Anhalt, Margaret Blake, Jo Brachman, Jesse Breite, Michael Diebert, Ethan Fogus, Alice Friman, Karen Holmes, Mike James, Christopher Jelley, Collin Kelley, Kathleen Lewis, Christopher Martin, Patricia Percival, Rosemary Royston, Leon Stokesbury, Alice Teeter, Memye Curtis Tucker, Dan Veach, William Walsh and William Wright. Copies of the Georgia volume will be on sale at the reading. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Five Points Literary Magazine Reading
Rialto Center for the Arts
Five Points will hold a celebration to mark the 15th volume of Five Points with featured readings by Thomas Lux, David Kirby, Barbara Hamby and Lauren Watel. The event is free and open to the public. 80 Forsyth Street.
Sunday, April 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Earth Poetry for Earth Day with Stephen Wing
Sycamore Place Gallery, Decatur
For centuries, poets have celebrated the Earth, its beauty and its bounty, raged against its destruction and grieved the growing rift between people and nature. Join Stephen Wing at Sycamore Place Gallery (120 Sycamore Place, Decatur GA 30030) for a special reading in honor of Earth Day 2013. An open mike on the themes of nature and ecology will follow; all Earth Poets welcome! $5.00 at the door – a benefit for Eco-Action.
Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Elaine Equi and Jerome Sala. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Saturday, April 20, 1:15 p.m.
Atlanta Writers Club: Karen Head and Collin Kelley
Georgia Perimeter College-Dunwoody
Award-winning poets Karen Head (Sassing) and Collin Kelley (Render) will present another session of Call & Response, reading their work round-robbin style and selecting poems on the fly to find common themes, moods and imagery. http://atlantawritersclub.org
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AQLF Poetry & Prose Reading
Decatur Library Auditorium
The Atlanta Queer Literary Festival will host this day-long reading of poetry and prose by such local writers as Collin Kelley, Megan Volpert, Lisa Nanette Allender, Dustin Brookshire, Mose Hardin, Karen G, Sharon Sanders and many more. There will be a one-hour break for lunch at noon. Free and open to the public. www.atlqueerlitfest.blogspot.com
Sunday, April 21, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Dan's Iris Party
Poetry Atlanta and Atlanta Review's annual rite of spring is set for April 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at founder/editor Dan Veach's home. Not only will there be exotic flowers in bloom, but you'll have a chance to mix and mingle with local poets. Email Dan at danveach@hotmail.com for more info and directions.
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Myra Shapiro
Charis Books & More
Shapiro reads from her new collection, 12 Floors Above the Earth, as well as her other body of work. Books will be fore sale. 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, 30307. www.charisbooksandmore.com
Tuesday, April 30, 7:15 p.m.
An Evening With Southern Poets
Decatur Library Auditorium
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book present a special reading by contributors to the Southern Poetry Anthology Vol. 5 featuring David Bottoms, Thomas Lux, Judson Mitcham, Chelsea Rathburn, Alice Friman, James May, Christopher Martin, Gregory Fraser, Chad Davidson, Michael Diebert, Julie Bloemeke, Mike James, M. Ayodele Heath, Hilary Rogers King, Rupert Fike, Karen Head and Mariana McDonald. Collin Kelley will host. This program is free and the poets will be signing copies of this anthology for purchase. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
All Month Long
Melodically Challenged is a two-hour radio show devoted to poetry and alternative music that airs every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. on WRAS, 88.5 FM. Join us in April to help celebrate National Poetry Month. We usually select poetry and music around a theme and in April our themes will be: Poems about Poets and Poetry for the first hour and an hour of contemporary poetry written in forms in the second hour: April 7th; Poetic License: April 14th; poems that end in an image: April 21st; and a special hour of poetry and interview with Anya Silver, the author of the poetry collection: The Ninety-Third Name of God, April 28th. Call in and register to win one of four sets of Poetry CDs we will be giving away at the end of the month, and visit us on the plaza at Georgia State University on April 3rd, 11th, 16th, and 22nd, from noon till two, and pick up a poem for your pocket. melodically challenged, where yesterday’s poetry comes alive and today’s poetry rocks!
Poetry at Tech: Kim Addonizio, Robert Wrigley and Bruce McEver
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Georgia Tech
The 2012-13 series concludes with with readings by three noted, award-winning poets. A reception with light bites and drinks will begin at 6:45 p.m. Free and open to the public. 500 10th St. poetry.gatech.edu.
Thursday, April 4, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Mark Wallace, K. Lorraine Graham, Jessica Fiorini and Karen Weiser. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Saturday, April 6, 7:30 p.m.
National Poetry Month Reading
Bound to Be Read Books
Franklin Abbott hosts an evening of poetry to mark National Poetry Month featuring Cleo Creech, Lee Fury, Alice Lovelace, James May, Chelsea Rathburn, NZero Nz, April Ap Smith and Dan Veach. Bound to Be Read is in East Atlanta Village, 481-B Flat Shoals Ave. SE, Atlanta, GA 30316. www.boundtobereadbooks.com
Sunday, April 7, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Earth Poetry Spring Workshop with Stephen Wing
The Wylde Center, Decatur
Earth Poets celebrate nature and ecology -- not as observers looking through a window or a microscope, but as participants in a living relationship with the natural world. Poet Stephen Wing's quarterly workshop explores this ancient tradition. Bring poetry to share, whether your own or a favorite poet's. We'll split up to experience the Spring wonders of the Garden, jot down anything that inspires us, and gather again for sharing and conversation. Please register/rsvp in advance: andrea@wyldecenter.org. $5.00 donation requested. Wylde Center, 435 Oakview Road, Decatur GA 30030.
Wednesday, April 10, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde: Southern Poetry Anthology Vol. 5: Georgia
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
William Wright, editor of The Southern Poetry Anthology, Volume 5: Georgia, published by Texas Review Press in 2013, will host a reading by approximately 20 Atlanta poets whose work is included in the anthology. The poets reading at the event will include Diana Anhalt, Margaret Blake, Jo Brachman, Jesse Breite, Michael Diebert, Ethan Fogus, Alice Friman, Karen Holmes, Mike James, Christopher Jelley, Collin Kelley, Kathleen Lewis, Christopher Martin, Patricia Percival, Rosemary Royston, Leon Stokesbury, Alice Teeter, Memye Curtis Tucker, Dan Veach, William Walsh and William Wright. Copies of the Georgia volume will be on sale at the reading. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
Thursday, April 11, 7:30 p.m.
Five Points Literary Magazine Reading
Rialto Center for the Arts
Five Points will hold a celebration to mark the 15th volume of Five Points with featured readings by Thomas Lux, David Kirby, Barbara Hamby and Lauren Watel. The event is free and open to the public. 80 Forsyth Street.
Sunday, April 14, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Earth Poetry for Earth Day with Stephen Wing
Sycamore Place Gallery, Decatur
For centuries, poets have celebrated the Earth, its beauty and its bounty, raged against its destruction and grieved the growing rift between people and nature. Join Stephen Wing at Sycamore Place Gallery (120 Sycamore Place, Decatur GA 30030) for a special reading in honor of Earth Day 2013. An open mike on the themes of nature and ecology will follow; all Earth Poets welcome! $5.00 at the door – a benefit for Eco-Action.
Thursday, April 18, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Elaine Equi and Jerome Sala. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Saturday, April 20, 1:15 p.m.
Atlanta Writers Club: Karen Head and Collin Kelley
Georgia Perimeter College-Dunwoody
Award-winning poets Karen Head (Sassing) and Collin Kelley (Render) will present another session of Call & Response, reading their work round-robbin style and selecting poems on the fly to find common themes, moods and imagery. http://atlantawritersclub.org
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
AQLF Poetry & Prose Reading
Decatur Library Auditorium
The Atlanta Queer Literary Festival will host this day-long reading of poetry and prose by such local writers as Collin Kelley, Megan Volpert, Lisa Nanette Allender, Dustin Brookshire, Mose Hardin, Karen G, Sharon Sanders and many more. There will be a one-hour break for lunch at noon. Free and open to the public. www.atlqueerlitfest.blogspot.com
Sunday, April 21, 1:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Dan's Iris Party
Poetry Atlanta and Atlanta Review's annual rite of spring is set for April 21 from 1 to 6 p.m. at founder/editor Dan Veach's home. Not only will there be exotic flowers in bloom, but you'll have a chance to mix and mingle with local poets. Email Dan at danveach@hotmail.com for more info and directions.
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Myra Shapiro
Charis Books & More
Shapiro reads from her new collection, 12 Floors Above the Earth, as well as her other body of work. Books will be fore sale. 1189 Euclid Ave., Atlanta, 30307. www.charisbooksandmore.com
Tuesday, April 30, 7:15 p.m.
An Evening With Southern Poets
Decatur Library Auditorium
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book present a special reading by contributors to the Southern Poetry Anthology Vol. 5 featuring David Bottoms, Thomas Lux, Judson Mitcham, Chelsea Rathburn, Alice Friman, James May, Christopher Martin, Gregory Fraser, Chad Davidson, Michael Diebert, Julie Bloemeke, Mike James, M. Ayodele Heath, Hilary Rogers King, Rupert Fike, Karen Head and Mariana McDonald. Collin Kelley will host. This program is free and the poets will be signing copies of this anthology for purchase. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
All Month Long
Melodically Challenged is a two-hour radio show devoted to poetry and alternative music that airs every Sunday from 2-4 p.m. on WRAS, 88.5 FM. Join us in April to help celebrate National Poetry Month. We usually select poetry and music around a theme and in April our themes will be: Poems about Poets and Poetry for the first hour and an hour of contemporary poetry written in forms in the second hour: April 7th; Poetic License: April 14th; poems that end in an image: April 21st; and a special hour of poetry and interview with Anya Silver, the author of the poetry collection: The Ninety-Third Name of God, April 28th. Call in and register to win one of four sets of Poetry CDs we will be giving away at the end of the month, and visit us on the plaza at Georgia State University on April 3rd, 11th, 16th, and 22nd, from noon till two, and pick up a poem for your pocket. melodically challenged, where yesterday’s poetry comes alive and today’s poetry rocks!
March Readings & Events
Sunday, March 3, 7:00 p.m.
An Evening with Theresa Davis
Poet and author Theresa Davis will perform work from her upcoming collection, After This We Go Dark, as a fundraiser to help her get to to the Women of the World Poetry Slam. The event will be held at 414 Oakdale Road, Atlanta, 30307. CDs and books will be available, light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, March 10, 5:30 p.m.
Amena Brown: Breaking Old Rhythms
Eddie's Attic, Decatur
Poet and inspirational speaker Amena Brown will launch her new book, Breaking Old Rhythms, with a reading and music from DJ OPDIGGY. Advance tickets are $15 or $20, which includes a copy of the book. http://amenabrown.com/events/
Wednesday, March 13, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde presents Rebecca Baggett and Diana Pinckney
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Baggett (Thalassa, Still Life with Children) and Pinckney (Fishing with Tall Women, Green Daughters) read in the library of the Callanwolde mansion. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
Saturday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
Tavares Stephens: The Ascension Project
14th Street Playhouse
Stephens releases his debut CD featuring a mix of spoken word and gospel music. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. http://tavaresstephens.com/debut-concert/
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.
Jericho Brown
Emory University
Award-winning poet Jericho Brown will read new work and poems from his collection, Please, as part of the Feminist Founders Series at the Woodruff Library on the Emory campus, 540 Asbury Circle. Free. http://arts.emory.edu
Thursday, March 28, 8:oo p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Jamie Iredell, Rebecca Hazelton and Aaron McCullough. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
An Evening with Theresa Davis
Poet and author Theresa Davis will perform work from her upcoming collection, After This We Go Dark, as a fundraiser to help her get to to the Women of the World Poetry Slam. The event will be held at 414 Oakdale Road, Atlanta, 30307. CDs and books will be available, light refreshments will be served.
Sunday, March 10, 5:30 p.m.
Amena Brown: Breaking Old Rhythms
Eddie's Attic, Decatur
Poet and inspirational speaker Amena Brown will launch her new book, Breaking Old Rhythms, with a reading and music from DJ OPDIGGY. Advance tickets are $15 or $20, which includes a copy of the book. http://amenabrown.com/events/
Wednesday, March 13, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde presents Rebecca Baggett and Diana Pinckney
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Baggett (Thalassa, Still Life with Children) and Pinckney (Fishing with Tall Women, Green Daughters) read in the library of the Callanwolde mansion. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
Saturday, March 23, 7:00 p.m.
Tavares Stephens: The Ascension Project
14th Street Playhouse
Stephens releases his debut CD featuring a mix of spoken word and gospel music. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. http://tavaresstephens.com/debut-concert/
Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 p.m.
Jericho Brown
Emory University
Award-winning poet Jericho Brown will read new work and poems from his collection, Please, as part of the Feminist Founders Series at the Woodruff Library on the Emory campus, 540 Asbury Circle. Free. http://arts.emory.edu
Thursday, March 28, 8:oo p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Jamie Iredell, Rebecca Hazelton and Aaron McCullough. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
February Readings & Events
Wednesday, February 6, 8:00 p.m.
What's New In Poetry presents Eileen Myles
Emory University
The series hosts award-winning poet Eileen Myles in the Harland Cinema at Dobbs University Center on the campus of Emory University. Free and open to the public. 205 Asbury Circle. poetrycouncil.capuslifetech.org
Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.
Poetry at Tech: Dan Veach, Laura Newbern and Thom Ward
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Georgia Tech
The 2012-13 series continues with readings by three noted, award-winning poets. Please note that Dan Veach has replaced scheduled reader Bruce McEver. Fee and open to the public. 500 10th St. poetry.gatech.edu.
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
Who Wrote the Book of Love
Bound to Be Read Books
Franklin Abbott hosts an evening of poetry and spoken word in honor of Valentine's Day including Lisa Nanette Allender, M. Ayodele Heath, Janet Metzger, JC Reilly, Rico Revels, Robert E. Wood, and musical guest Señorita Awesome. Free! boundtobereadbooks.com
Wednesday, February 13, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde Open Mic
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
Friday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
Potlach Reading Series presents Bruce Covey and Amy McDaniel
SCAD Ivy Hall
The Savannah College of Art & Design series hosts poets Bruce Covey and Amy McDaniel. Free and open to the public. 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue (entrance on Piedmont Avenue). artofrestoration.org
Wednesday, February 20, 7:15 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Chelsea Rathburn and James May
Decatur Library
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book host award-winning poets Chelsea Rathburn, who will be reading from her newly-released collection A Raft of Grief, and her husband James May, whose work has appeared in The New Republic, Pleaides and 32 Poems. Free and open to the public. poetryatlanta.com
Thursday, February 21, 8 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Kate Greenstreet, Natalie Lyalin and Cynthia Arrieu-King. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
What's New In Poetry presents Eileen Myles
Emory University
The series hosts award-winning poet Eileen Myles in the Harland Cinema at Dobbs University Center on the campus of Emory University. Free and open to the public. 205 Asbury Circle. poetrycouncil.capuslifetech.org
Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.
Poetry at Tech: Dan Veach, Laura Newbern and Thom Ward
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Georgia Tech
The 2012-13 series continues with readings by three noted, award-winning poets. Please note that Dan Veach has replaced scheduled reader Bruce McEver. Fee and open to the public. 500 10th St. poetry.gatech.edu.
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.
Who Wrote the Book of Love
Bound to Be Read Books
Franklin Abbott hosts an evening of poetry and spoken word in honor of Valentine's Day including Lisa Nanette Allender, M. Ayodele Heath, Janet Metzger, JC Reilly, Rico Revels, Robert E. Wood, and musical guest Señorita Awesome. Free! boundtobereadbooks.com
Wednesday, February 13, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde Open Mic
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
Friday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
Potlach Reading Series presents Bruce Covey and Amy McDaniel
SCAD Ivy Hall
The Savannah College of Art & Design series hosts poets Bruce Covey and Amy McDaniel. Free and open to the public. 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue (entrance on Piedmont Avenue). artofrestoration.org
Wednesday, February 20, 7:15 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Chelsea Rathburn and James May
Decatur Library
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book host award-winning poets Chelsea Rathburn, who will be reading from her newly-released collection A Raft of Grief, and her husband James May, whose work has appeared in The New Republic, Pleaides and 32 Poems. Free and open to the public. poetryatlanta.com
Thursday, February 21, 8 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Kate Greenstreet, Natalie Lyalin and Cynthia Arrieu-King. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
January Readings & Events
Wednesday, January 9, 7:00 p.m.
Brother Outsider & Audre Lorde
Rush Center
Join Charis Circle, Out on Film, and Atlanta Pride for a screening of the film "Brother Outsider" about the life of Bayard Rustin accompanied by the poetic work of Audre Lorde as we prepare for the annual Lorde/Rustin breakfast on Martin Luther King, Jr. day. If you are interested in honoring Audre by reading a piece by her for this celebration. Please email elizabeth@Chariscircle.org. 1530 Dekalb Ave NE Rush Center Atlanta. charisbooksandmore.com
Wednesday, January 9, 8:00 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Callanwolde Arts Center
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up beginning Dec. 10: 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
January 11 & 12
Harabel starring Gypsee Yo
Theatrical Outfit
Spoken word artist and poet Gypsee Yo (aka Jonida Beqo) stars in this one-wman show, which follows the journey of one brave girl from the war-torn Balkans to the American South. The play explores the conflicting nature of the transition of emigrants today, the emotional landscape of coming of age in the process, and the price of reinventing oneself away from everything familiar and dear. theatricaloutfit.org
Saturday, January 12, 8:00 p.m.
Caroline Crew
HodgePodge Coffeehouse
Poet Caroline Crew will read at HodgePodge Coffeehouse and Gallery, 720 Moreland Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30316). The reading is free an open to the public. hodgepodgecoffeehouse.com
Thursday, January 31, 8 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Chris DeWeese, Heather Christle and Mark Leidner. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Brother Outsider & Audre Lorde
Rush Center
Join Charis Circle, Out on Film, and Atlanta Pride for a screening of the film "Brother Outsider" about the life of Bayard Rustin accompanied by the poetic work of Audre Lorde as we prepare for the annual Lorde/Rustin breakfast on Martin Luther King, Jr. day. If you are interested in honoring Audre by reading a piece by her for this celebration. Please email elizabeth@Chariscircle.org. 1530 Dekalb Ave NE Rush Center Atlanta. charisbooksandmore.com
Wednesday, January 9, 8:00 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Night
Callanwolde Arts Center
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up beginning Dec. 10: 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org
January 11 & 12
Harabel starring Gypsee Yo
Theatrical Outfit
Spoken word artist and poet Gypsee Yo (aka Jonida Beqo) stars in this one-wman show, which follows the journey of one brave girl from the war-torn Balkans to the American South. The play explores the conflicting nature of the transition of emigrants today, the emotional landscape of coming of age in the process, and the price of reinventing oneself away from everything familiar and dear. theatricaloutfit.org
Saturday, January 12, 8:00 p.m.
Caroline Crew
HodgePodge Coffeehouse
Poet Caroline Crew will read at HodgePodge Coffeehouse and Gallery, 720 Moreland Avenue SE, Atlanta, Georgia 30316). The reading is free an open to the public. hodgepodgecoffeehouse.com
Thursday, January 31, 8 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Chris DeWeese, Heather Christle and Mark Leidner. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
December Readings & Events
Thursday, Dec. 6, 8:00 p.m.
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Lily Ladewig, Becca Klaver, Jennifer Tamayo, Marisa Crawford and Hanna Andrews. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Sunday, Dec. 9, 7:00 p.m.
lostintheletters
Highland Ballroom
The reading series features poets and writers Collin Kelley, Monic Ductan, Christopher Martin and Jayne O'Connor. The series is held in the Highland Ballroom (basement of Highland Inn), 644 N. Highland Ave. Free! http://lostintheletters.wordpress.com
Saturday, Dec. 22, 9:15 p.m. (doors at 8:30)
Rough Language Poetry Slam
Apache Cafe
Queen Sheba hosts the slam, with a grand prize of $300. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.apachecafe.info.
Poetry At Tech Workshops
Spring 2013
Sign up now for spring workshops hosted by award-winning poet Thomas Lux, Ginger Murchison and Travis Wayne Denton. Workshops are: February 9, 2013 with Ginger Murchison, March 9, 2013 with Thomas Lux, April 13, 2013 and May 11, 2013 with Travis Wayne Denton. Sign up now online at http://poetry.gatech.edu. Deadline to apply is Dec. 10!
What’s New in Poetry
Barnes & Noble, Emory University
The series hosts Lily Ladewig, Becca Klaver, Jennifer Tamayo, Marisa Crawford and Hanna Andrews. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Sunday, Dec. 9, 7:00 p.m.
lostintheletters
Highland Ballroom
The reading series features poets and writers Collin Kelley, Monic Ductan, Christopher Martin and Jayne O'Connor. The series is held in the Highland Ballroom (basement of Highland Inn), 644 N. Highland Ave. Free! http://lostintheletters.wordpress.com
Saturday, Dec. 22, 9:15 p.m. (doors at 8:30)
Rough Language Poetry Slam
Apache Cafe
Queen Sheba hosts the slam, with a grand prize of $300. For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.apachecafe.info.
Poetry At Tech Workshops
Spring 2013
Sign up now for spring workshops hosted by award-winning poet Thomas Lux, Ginger Murchison and Travis Wayne Denton. Workshops are: February 9, 2013 with Ginger Murchison, March 9, 2013 with Thomas Lux, April 13, 2013 and May 11, 2013 with Travis Wayne Denton. Sign up now online at http://poetry.gatech.edu. Deadline to apply is Dec. 10!
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