Award-winning Atlanta poet and Poetry Atlanta community board member, Karen Head, has been selected to take part in the historic Fourth Plinth project, One & Other, in London. More than 2,000 people were selected to stand on the famed Fourth Plinth over 100 days in Trafalgar Square to help create a snapshot of modern Britain. Head, who is teaching at Worcester College in Oxford this summer, was one of the 2,400 selected from more than 14,000 applicants to stand on the Fourth Plinth on Friday, July 31, from 5 to 6 p.m. British Standard Time (12 noon in Atlanta). While on the Plinth, Head will be writing and reading poems, as well as using Twitter and her blog, Poetic Acts in A Digital World, to communicate with others both in London and around the world. Read Karen's statement about her participation in the project at this link.
Head is looking for sponsorships for her hour on the Plinth as a fundraiser for Poetry Atlanta. You can donate any amount, but those who donate $25 will be recognized here at Poetry Atlanta and will also receive a copy of the new Poetry Atlanta DVD anthology, Trouble and Hope. If you donate $100 or more, you get a DVD and Head will interact with you via Twitter and the web from the Plinth. Money raised during this special event will be used to help Poetry Atlanta continue its mission of promoting poetry in the city, including readings, open mics, workshops, publications, films and recordings.
Head is the author the recently released collection Sassing (WordTech Editions) and the award-winning collections, My Paris Year and Shadow Boxes (both from All Nations Press). She is the graduate communications coordinator and special advisor to the writing and communications program at Georgia Tech.
UPDATE: Read the article in the Atlanta Journal & Constitution about Head's participation in the One & Other project at this link.
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WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 7:30 PM
SUMMER COFFEEHOUSE SERIES & OPEN MIC POETRY READING
CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its Summer Coffeehouse Series and Open Mic Poetry Readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory, the evening begins at 7:30 with singer/songwriter/poet Kodac Harrison. Then at 8:15, the open mic readings are open to all poets who would like to read their original poetry. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes. $5 General Admission, $3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org
CALLANWOLDE FINE ARTS CENTER
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its Summer Coffeehouse Series and Open Mic Poetry Readings. Held in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Conservatory, the evening begins at 7:30 with singer/songwriter/poet Kodac Harrison. Then at 8:15, the open mic readings are open to all poets who would like to read their original poetry. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes. $5 General Admission, $3 Students/Seniors/Members. For more information call 404-872-5338. www.callanwolde.org
SATURDAY, JULY 18, 8:00 PM
COLLIN KELLEY, LAKARA FOSTER & YOLO AKILI
UNITED 4 SAFETY TASK FORCE BENEFIT
Award-winning poets Collin Kelley, Lakara Foster and Yolo Akili perform at this fundraising event, "The Coming Out Party," to aid victims of violence in the LGBTQ community. The event will be held on the rooftop terrace of the Oakland Park condos, 563 Memorial Dr. (just across from Oakland Cemetery). There will be live music, food and wine. Admission is $20. RSVP to united4safety@gmail.com
COLEMAN BARKS
GEORGIA CENTER FOR THE BOOK
Coleman Barks, the distinguished, prize-winning poet and translator, visits us with an important new book, Winter Sky: New and Selected Poems, 1968-2008. Critics are calling it "masterful," rich in vitalilty and originality, "funny, brave and honest." Barks has taught creative writing and American poetry in the English department at the University of Georgia for 30 years, and has written and translated dozens of books. He is the foremost translator of the 13th century mystic poet Jalal Al-Din, and his bestsellers include The Essential Rumi, The Soul of Rumi and Rumi: The Book of Love. 7:15 p.m., Thursday, July 30, Decatur Library Auditorium. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
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Note: Please call or email the venue to make sure the event is happening, and please email poetryatlanta@hotmail.com if there are errors or changes to be made to these listings.EVERY SATURDAY, 9:00 PMMOCHA MATCH COFFEE BAR SPEAK EASY SATURDAYSOpen mic held every Saturday night with a rotating host and featured poet. 627 East College Ave., Suite F, Decatur. www.mochamatch.net.
THIRD SATURDAYS, 12:45 PM
ATLANTA WRITERS CLUB
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
Information about speakers, driving directions, and club activities can be viewed at www.atlantawritersclub.org. The club is now meeting at Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus, upper level of the student building. 2101 Womack Road.
SECOND SATURDAYS, 2:30 PM
GEORGIA WRITERS ASSOCIATION
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Monthly meetings are now held on the campus of Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw GA, 30144. For more information, programs, workshops, etc. visit. www.georgiawriters.org.
FOURTH SATURDAYS, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
VERBALEYZE with host Tavares Stephens
Express yourself at Coffee with Johsar with host Tavares Stephens from the Atlanta Poetry Slam Team. Come out and share your poetry, share your art, share your self. VerbalEyze is every fourth Saturday of the month from 6:30-8:30 pm. Coffee with Johsar, 3650 Highway 138, Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. (770) 474-2111 or www.earth-seed.com .
EVERY SUNDAY, 8:00 PM (SIGN UP AT 7:30)
JAVA MONKEY SPEAKS POETRY OPEN MIC
JAVA MONKEY COFEE HOUSE, DECATUR
Kodac Harrison hosts this event at Java Monkey Coffeehouse (404-378-5002), on the covered patio and open courtyard, at 203 East Ponce de Leon #5 (although it actually faces Church Street), off the courthouse square, across from the downtown Decatur MARTA station. In addition to open mic there is a featured poet who performs for 20 to 30 minutes. Arrive well before 7:30 p.m. to sign up to read. For more information, or to get updates on featured poets, visit www.myspace.com/kodacharrison.
JAVA MONKEY SPEAKS POETRY OPEN MIC
JAVA MONKEY COFEE HOUSE, DECATUR
Kodac Harrison hosts this event at Java Monkey Coffeehouse (404-378-5002), on the covered patio and open courtyard, at 203 East Ponce de Leon #5 (although it actually faces Church Street), off the courthouse square, across from the downtown Decatur MARTA station. In addition to open mic there is a featured poet who performs for 20 to 30 minutes. Arrive well before 7:30 p.m. to sign up to read. For more information, or to get updates on featured poets, visit www.myspace.com/kodacharrison.
EVERY SUNDAY, 8:30 PM
FREE FORUM EXCHANGE
APACHE CAFÉ
Spoken word open mic with Kimani and Scott Sommers. Poetry, performance art, and various musical acts. $7. 64 Third St. in Midtown. For more information call (404) 876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
FIRST SUNDAYS, 8:00 PM (SIGN UP AT 7:30)
THE LITERARY LOFT
Hosted by Plain Brown of the “Atlanta Renaissance Movement," artists can share poems, scripts or novel excerpts. 745 Hansell Street, #518, near Grant Park. Admission is $7 and includes food ($5 for performers). For more information: Plain Brown at (404) 622-5588 or plainbrownproductions@erathlink.net.
EVERY MONDAY, 9:00 PM
POETRY @ D'JANGO'S
Hip Hop, Neo Soul, & Spoken Word. Doors open at 8pm. $7 Cover. 495 Peachtree Street, Midtown Atlanta. For more info, call (678) 362-2632.
POETRY @ D'JANGO'S
Hip Hop, Neo Soul, & Spoken Word. Doors open at 8pm. $7 Cover. 495 Peachtree Street, Midtown Atlanta. For more info, call (678) 362-2632.
EVERY MONDAY, 8:00 PM
LOVE JONES OPEN MIC AT CAFÉ 290
290 Hildebrand Drive, Sandy Springs. Hosts Delwayne and Precious Love. Spoken-word poetry, comedians, rappers and R&B singers welcome. Also offers taping for “Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam.” Admission $5. For more info call (770) 444-0994.
EVERY MONDAY, 7:00 -9:00 PM
OPEN MIC AT NORTHERNSTAR COFFEE HOUSE
At the Northernstar Coffeehouse in downtown Norcross. All poets, vocalists, and artists welcome. 45 S. Peachtree St. www.northernstarcoffeehouse.com or (770) 840-8071.
EVERY MONDAY, 7:00 -9:00 PM
WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP
PINCKNEYVILLE ARTS CENTER
Writers critique group meets every Monday 7 to 9 p.m. at Pinckneyville Arts Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Free and open to the public. All genres welcome. (770) 339-8752.
SECOND TUESDAYS, 7:00 PM
COFFEE WITH THE ARTS OPEN MIC NITE
SAWNEE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Artists of all disciplines are invited to showcase their talent . . . try out a new song or new monologue, or show off your latest painting. Artists ages 16 to adult are welcome – singers, actors, dancers, sculptors, visual artists, musicians, ventriloquists, jugglers, orators, impersonators, comedians, puppeteers, writers and poets. Each session is pre-scheduled in 5-minute and 10-minute intervals. Please call the SCAC office at 770-889-4977 (or e-mail at info@sawnee.center.org) to reserve your time in the spotlight. Please give your name, telephone number, e-mail address, type of performance/exhibit, and whether you prefer a 5- or 10-minute slot. The Sawnee Cultural Arts Center is located at 1090 Tribble Gap Road, Cumming, Georgia 30040.
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 9:30 PM
DALYRIC CAFE @ THROBACKS
Poets, spoken word artists and writers are invited to read at the open mic every Wednesday. Free admission until 8 p.m., after $7 cover. Mic opens at 9:30 p.m. 4847 Old National Highway, College Park.
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 7:30 – 9:30 PM
OPEN MIC POETRY WITH HOST PHILLIPE AT LUSH LIFE CAFÉ
1405 Ralph Abernathy Blvd. Free. For more info call (404) 286-0660.
EVERY THURSDAY, 7 - 10 PM
URBAN GRIND OPEN MIC
Urban Grind Coffee House hosts an open mic every Thursday night with a rotating roster of hosts, including Jon Goode, Amena Brown, Blaqkarma, Nukola and Spinxx. No charge, but visitors encouraged to buy a drink. 962 Marietta St. (404) 724-0605 or www.urbangrindatl.com.
EVERY 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY, 7:30 PM
SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
DAILY GRIND COFFEEHOUSE AND CAFE
Spoken word open mic at Daily Grind, 2595 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, GA 30066. www.myspace.com/dailygrindeastcobbgeorgia
SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
DAILY GRIND COFFEEHOUSE AND CAFE
Spoken word open mic at Daily Grind, 2595 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, GA 30066. www.myspace.com/dailygrindeastcobbgeorgia
EVERY 2ND AND 4TH THURSDAY, 8:00 PM
CLITERATI AT LATTETUDE & CHARIS BOOKS
Cliterati is Atlanta's premiere feminist owned and operated open mic. Queer and trans-inclusive, we strive to create an atmosphere that is both supportive and inspiring, helping readers to become the best writers and performers they can be. Held on the 2nd Thursday at a new location, Lattetude, 2899-F North Decatur Road (shop faces DeKalb Industrial) and the 4th Thursday at Charis Books & More in Little Five Points, Visit www.lattetudebistro.com and www.charisbooksandmore.com for directions or www.myspace.com/cliterati_atlanta.
SECOND AND FOURTH THURSDAYS, 1:30 PM
WRITING GROUP AT GA. PERIMETER COLLEGE
LAWRENCEVILLE CAMPUS
A new writing group meets on second and fourth Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. in Room B-3650 of the Gwinnett University Center , which is off 316 on Collins Hill Road in Lawrenceville. Dr. Mary Greiss-Shipley , Coordinator of Instructional Support Services at Georgia Perimeter College, Lawrenceville Campus, coordinates the group (phone 678-407-5234). For a map and directions visit www.gpc.edu. If you will be attending for the first time, call to verify the room number.
EVERY 1ST AND 3RD THURSDAY, 7:30 PM NEW!
THE JAVA DELIGHT CAFE OPEN MIC
Poets receive 1/2 off first drink. $5 admission, but food or drink purchase required. 4153 Flat Shoals Parkway, Suite 310, Decatur, GA. 30034. Information: (404) 214-7114.
THE JAVA DELIGHT CAFE OPEN MIC
Poets receive 1/2 off first drink. $5 admission, but food or drink purchase required. 4153 Flat Shoals Parkway, Suite 310, Decatur, GA. 30034. Information: (404) 214-7114.
EVERY THURSDAY, 9:30 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 8:30)
THE SANCTUARY LITERARY CAFE
"NOT SO OPEN OPEN MIC"
HOSTED BY TOMMY BOTTOMS
Spoken word and more every last Friday of the month at The Sanctuary Literary Cafe, 138 Edgewood Ave. Admission is $10, $15 for admission and buffet. For more information, call The Sanctuary at 404-524-1112 or www.myspace.com/thesanctuaryliterarycafe.
EVERY FRIDAY, 9:00 PM
SOUL SOUP OPEN MIC
New location at The Shrine Caribbean Restaurant, 1150 Euclid Ave., in Little Five Points.
EVERY FRIDAY, 8 - 9:30 PM
SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
LILLIAN'S SIT 'N SIP COFFEE SHOP
Lillian's Sit n Sip Coffee Shop, 1025 Veterans Memorial Hwy., Bldg. 1, Suite 101-102, Mableton, GA 30126. www.lillianssitnsip.com or www.myspace.com/lillianssitnsip or (770) 941-2924.
EVERY FRIDAY, 7:30 PM
POETICALLY SPEAKING: SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
REV COFFEE, SMYRNA
A.Marie and Dorise Dixon are hosting this new open mic every Friday night at REV Coffee in Smyrna. 1680-B Spring Road. www.revcoffee.com or (770) 874-8407.
FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS, 2:00 TO 4:00 PM
WRITERS CIRCLE
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE, DUNWOODY
Every first and third Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Georgia Perimeter College hosts the Writer’s Circle, a creative writing group, at the Dunwoody campus, 2101 Womack Road . The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information call the writing lab at 770-551-3057.
EVERY FOURTH FRIDAY, 7:00 PM
HYROGLIFICKS OPEN MIC
SOUL FACTORY THEATRE, STONE MOUNTAIN
Open mic every fourth Friday at Soul Factor, 5567 Memorial Dr., Stone Mountain, 30083. www.myspace.com/metrosoulsociety.
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