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Speakers, Readings. Workshops
Visual Verse: Collections of poetry
Monthly Selections by Local Poets and
the NH Poet Laureate Poetry Path in Newbury
April 17-May 22
6:30
Join us at Grounds Coffee Shop
374 Main St,
New London
Free for Members
$10 for non-members/session
(pay online below)
Starting on April 17, writers from all backgrounds are invited to develop their craft during these cozy writing workshops. Tracy Wood, a retired English teacher and local writer, will lead the sessions with an emphasis on the writing process. We welcome participants to bring approximately 500 words to share with the group.
Grounds cafe will be open during our time together for purchasing beverages if anyone gets thirsty.
Become a member, and be sure to reserve your spot today by emailing info@cfanh.org.
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and enjoy the benefits of that level.
After joining, you automatically qualify to be listed on our Artist Member Page with your image, link, and contact info
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THE NEWBURY LIBRARY AND THE JOHN HAY LITERARY SOCIETY
in CELEBRATION OF POETRY MONTH, APRIL, 2024
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS TO THEIR UPCOMING POETRY CONTEST
Theme:
THE BEAUTY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
RULES FOR SUBMISSION:
Compose a poem on the above theme.
· Poets may submit one (1) original unpublished poem inspired by the theme.
· Poems should be typed in a 12-pt, or larger font.
· Poems should be no longer than one, “8.5 inch by 11 inch,” page.
· Poets should submit by mail (address below). Send two (2) copies of your poem: one copy including your name, address, telephone number and e-mail address. The second copy should have no identifying information.
· The winning poets will be notified (by telephone or e-mail) by March 29thand will be invited to read their poem at the April 5th event described below.
· Contestants who want to receive a list of contest winners should also submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope with their entries. There is no fee for submission.
· Submissions should be mailed by March 14th, 2024 to Dianalee Velie, PO Box 290, Newbury, NH 03255, (603) 938-2734, dianaleevelie@aol.com.
· There will be 3 cash prize winners in the adult category: First, Second and Third.
· There will be one cash prize winner in each of the following categories: High School, Middle School and Elementary School.
The judge for the contest is Ewa Chrusciel. Ewa Chrusciel is a poet, translator, and associate professor at Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire. She is the author of three books of poems in English--Of Annunciations, Contraband of Hoopoe, and Strata--as well as three books in Polish.
· The winning poets will be honored and invited to read their poems in a public celebration of poetry, a Center for the Arts First Friday Event.
Friday, April 5, 2024
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Newbury Library
933 Route 103, Newbury NH
Public invited ~ Refreshments served~ No charge for admission!
Thanks to the morning light,
Thanks to the foaming sea,
To the uplands of New Hampshire,
To the green-haired forest free.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
PO Box 872 New London, NH 03257 1-844-564-2787