Archive | August, 2008

Poetry needs us

By on August 8, 2008 in Guest Posts

In 1780, John Adams of Massachusetts wrote to his wife, Abigail, saying he had to study politics and war so that his grandchildren would have a right to study poetry and enjoy the arts that lift our minds and spirits. We are a long way from the old Revolution, but the best of poetry is [...]

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Join us for our FINAL DAY of the FESTIVAL

By on August 5, 2008 in Guest Posts, News

On our final day of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival, we invite you to join us for the following programs. For everyone who attended our past two days of the Fest, WE THANK YOU.  TODAY — SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 “Downtown Kerouac Places” with tour guide Roger Brunelle 11 AM – 12:30 PM This insightful tour of [...]

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Music & Poetry After Hours

By on August 4, 2008 in Uncategorized

Featuring Charles Coe, Regie Gibson, Robert Pinsky & The Jeff Robinson Trio SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 9 PM – 12:30 AM Boott Cotton Mills Museum, Counting House Celebrate performance poetry at this incredible event that combines the talents of The Jeff Robinson Trio with poets Regie Gibson, Charles Coe, Robert Pinsky, and others. Jeff Robinson and [...]

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Poetry Exercise: “Poem Generator”

By on August 4, 2008 in Uncategorized

Presented by Grub Street, Inc. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 11 AM – 12 Noon Boott Cotton Mills Museum, 115 John Street Entrance Invention Factory, 3rd floor and 5 – 6 PM Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus You’ve heard great poetry, now create some of your own. Grub Street’s award-winning instructors will guide you through some fun and unique [...]

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