Poetry

American Voice in Poetry and Song I October 30, 2016

Submitted by gwilson on Tue, 10/25/2016 - 10:14am

Concert of songs to texts of American poets. Poet Regie Gibson will give dramatic readings of poems prior to their being sung. Gibson will offer some of his original work, as well.

 

When:

Sunday, October 30, 2016

3:00pm –5:00pm

 

Where:

209 Ashmont Street, Dorchester Center, Massachusetts 02124

 

Cost:

Free

 

Contact:

(617) 436-3520

Through Barbed Wire: Reading of Prisoners' Writings | June 26

Submitted by bblair on Mon, 06/22/2015 - 11:26am
arnie king

Join First Parish Church Dorchester  and Meetinghouse Hill Association as they continue reading and identifying selections for an upcoming book aimed at inspiring youth to make better decisions with their lives! Donation, light refreshments, contributions to the table welcome. TBW seeks to (re)establish and maintain ties to our neighborhoods and to offer and provide genuine service to society. RSVP appreciated. Look for them on LinkedIn, Facebook and at www.arnoldking.org.

 

When: Friday: June 26th

7:00PM

Where: First Parish Church

10 Parish Street, Dorchester

To RSVP: (857) 492-4858 

Books of Hope: Poetry for Teens | April 18

Submitted by Social Capital Inc. on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 9:23am
Fields Corner Branch Library

On Friday, April 18 the Fields Corner Library will host a poetry event for teens. This event will take place at the Fields Corner Branch Library located at 1520 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. This is an event for teen writers who want to perform and/or publish their work. They will have the chance to meet other young poets who are doing just that through Books of Hope. There will be a performance, workshop, and an opportunity to share their work.

For more information about the event, contact Emily Todd, Programs and Community Outreach Librarian at etodd@bpl.org or by phone at 617-436-2155.

Open Mic Night at Upham's Corner Library | April 17

Submitted by Social Capital Inc. on Thu, 04/17/2014 - 9:03am
Upham's Corner Branch Library

Does the muse of poetry motivate or inspire you? Uphams Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library will host a poetry event on Thursday, April 17 beginning at 5:30 pm. This event will take place at Uphams Corner Library located at 500 Columbia Road in Dorchester. Participants will have the opportunity to show off their short poetry cool quips and sizzling sentences at the open mic night. All ages are welcome and poems in different languages are highly encouraged. Clean language only. All styles welcome. Each poet will get a maximum of three minutes.

The event is limited to 25 participants, preregistration is required, sign up with Elise at the front desk or with Emily in the children’s room. Interested participants may also call 617-265-0139 to hold their spots. 

Books of Hope Poetry for Children | April 4

Submitted by Social Capital Inc. on Thu, 04/03/2014 - 9:40am
Books of Hope

April is National Poetry Month. The Fields Corner Branch of the Boston Public Library will host Books of Hope Poetry for Children. This event is scheduled to take place on Friday, April 4 from 3:30 pm until 4:30 pm. This event will take place at the Fields Corner Branch Library located at 1520 Dorchester Avenue in Dorchester. 

The event is for children ages 6-12. They can come read, recite, and perform poetry with the Books of Hope Creative Writing program. They can discover new poets and poem and express themselves in a creative and positive atmosphere. 

This event is sponsored by the Boston Public Library Foundation. 

Len Cabral - Stories of Color from Around the World | February 19

Submitted by RChambers on Wed, 02/12/2014 - 9:47am

Wednesday, February 19 at 10:30am the Internationally known storyteller Len Cabral celebrates the heritage of people of color in this captivating presentation of folktales and poetry he has gathered from his travels around the world.

This event will take place at the

JOHN F. KENNEDY PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Columbia Point, Dorchester MA 02125
(617) 514-1600

The Blue Rose Amazing WoMen Poetry Showcase | April 17

Submitted by W on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 3:43pm

 

On April 17, The Blue Rose is hosting an amazing Women Poetry Showcase. The event will take place from 7:30pm to 9:00pm at 6 Norfolk Street in Dorchester. The mission of The Blue Rose is to Break the Silence of abuse, empower victims, and teach them to take control of their lives. "Break the silence, speak out, and take control!" For more information, visit www.the-blue-rose.org

Poetry Open Mic Night @ Uphams Corner | Feb. 19

Submitted by W on Tue, 01/29/2013 - 5:09pm

 

Showcase your poetic talent at Uphams Corner Branch Library on Febuary 19. At 4pm, poets will be welcome to perform at this Open Mic event. All ages are welcome and all styles are welcome. Poets may speak/sing in English, Spanish, Cape Verdean or in Vietnamese. No profanity. Each poet gets 3 minutes. You may pre-register by calling 617-265-0139 or signing up at Uphams Corner Branch. Maximum of 25 poets.

Write on the Dot | Video Poem

Submitted by Ben Morrow on Mon, 12/03/2012 - 1:40pm

Write on the Dot's video poem series highlights a poet's connection to place. Exploring Dorchester, Massachusetts as a setting. Each month features poets who live, work, or study in Dorchester, reciting their work at a location they've chosen to be either a direct or indirect complement to their poem. 

The fifth feature is "Death in the Morning" by Liam Day, guest directed by Camilo Cárdenas, and filmed at the Dorchester North Burying Ground in Uphams Corner. Click on the link below to watch the video >> Read More

Queer Wave: A Benefit Show for The Theater Offensive | Sept 26

Submitted by Gabrielle Joffe on Mon, 09/24/2012 - 3:28pm

Weds, Sept 26, 8pm @ Midway Cafe
Connect with LGBTQ & allied community members in a fun setting, enjoy fabulous music and poetry by local artists, and support the amazing mission of The Theater Offensive: to form and present the diverse realities of queer lives in art so bold it breaks through personal isolation and political orthodoxy to help build an honest, progressive community.

The show is 21+, $10, with all proceeds to benefit TTO. Invite all your allies & music lovers!

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