Poetry News

Often on opposite sides the country, poetry readings by both of Eastlake's Wave Books co-editors Matthew Zapruder and Joshua Beckman are few and far between.

There's a particular breed of traveler called the fisher-poet. They're commercial fishers, hearty women and men.

Online submissions for the annual Wake County Public Libraries Teen Poetry Contest will be accepted March 15, on Wake County's website at www.wakegov.com/libraries. Area students from Grades 6-12 are invited to submit up to 3 original poems for the contest.

Here is your Poetry News for the week of February 13, 2012. Poetry events are as delicious as chocolate this Valentine's week in the Pioneer Valley and beyond.

There's nothing quite like a poem. Especially one written just for you. If you've got a thing for rhyming, this Valentine's Day is the perfect opportunity to show it off with a poem for a loved-one. It could be a poem for your wife, your husband, or your adorable pet poodle.

Thursday, Feb. 9 7-9 p.m. - Archie Edwards Blues Barbershop Open Mic - Urban Eats Arts and Music Cafe - No Cover The Archie Edwards Blues Barbershop will host a new monthly open mic and acoustic jam session at Urban Eats Arts and Music Cafe near the intersection of 34th Street and Rhode Island Avenue in Mount Rainier.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner; that most vibrantly-hued demi-god of holidays that ensures a sugar rush and an inevitable bittersweet feeling of both overly-saccharin sentiment and sickeningly sticky bitterness.

Spectrum Generations Coastal Community Center, 521 Main Street in Damariscotta will host its Wednesday Lunch and Learn program on February 15, 2012 beginning at 11:15 a.m. Following the luncheon Maine writer and poet Robert Erickson will be reading from his book 'Snooky' whichA recalls life as a twelve year-old boy.

To use a sports clichA©: Writing a Valentine's Day card message can be a tough place to play.

David Livewell was chosen as the winner of the 2012 poetry contest. As the winner, he will receive $2,000 and his book will be published in the fall.

Thousands of people are attending funeral ceremonies for 1996 Nobel-winning poet Wislawa Szymborska, who died last week at the age of 88.

The buildup to the Super Bowl, as well as the past week in Indy, encompassed much more than a game.

Wiltz placed first in a field of 14 during today's Sacramento County finals at Rosemont High School.

In the delightful "Rx," which opened Tuesday night, Feb. 7, at Primary Stages, 59E59 Theater A, Meena Pierotti is a managing editor of American Cattle and Swine magazine.

WAM Abu Dhabi, Feb 08th, 2012 -- Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of UAE Armed Forces General His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended on Tuesday, the final episode in the first round of the pan-Arab poetry competition named 'Million's Poet'. The reality show launched by the Abu Dhabi TV has been acclaimed as ... (more)

Danville High School graduate Jude Lally will read portions of his newest book, "I'm Fine, but Thanks for Asking," 7 p.m. Thursday at the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning in Lexington.

To celebrate Black History Month and poetry, poet Crystal Williams will read and discuss her work at Western Oregon University.

The public is invited to watch 15 high school students perform poetry today in the Sacramento County finals of the Poetry Out Loud competition.

Rain finally if only for a short time. Maybe we deserve a dry year after last year's exceedingly wet one.

His funeral was held today. Xuan Tam dedicated his life to poetry, especially the Tho Moi movement, which began in the early 20th century by young intellectuals influenced by Western literature introduced to Viet Nam by the French.