The annual event takes over downtown Decatur for a weekend of literary delights. Poetry Atlanta is once again hosting the Local Poetry Stage at Java Monkey Coffee House on Saturday and Sunday. There will be continuous readings both days, with the Invitational Slam on Saturday night at 8 p.m. and the release of Java Monkey Speaks: A Poetry Anthology, Vol. 4 on Sunday night at 8 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winner Natasha Trethewey will also feature Sunday night. Other noted poets appearing at venues around Decatur over the weekend include Jericho Brown, Michael Montlack, Thomas Lux, Chard diNord, David Bottoms, Collin Kelley, Dorianne Laux and many more. To see a complete schedule of events and authors, visit www.decaturbookfestival.com.
Sunday, September 11, 5 p.m.
Remembering 9/11
Bound to Be Read Books
Franklin Abbott will host a reading by local poets on the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. 481-B Flat Shoals Ave., East Atlanta Village. www.boundtobereadbooks.com
Wednesday, September 14, 8 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde: La Vita Poetica
Join guest poets from La Vita Poetica Press as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. La Vita Poetica, a small press devoted to the production of limited edition, handcrafted chapbooks, presents a poetry reading by four of their poets, Monica Burchfield, Katie Fesuk, Beth Gylys and Cheryl Stiles, as well as a brief talk about the editorial process and the design and production of the chapbooks by hand. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information visit www.callanwolde.org.
Thursday, September 15, 8:00 p.m.
What's New In Poetry Series: Matt Henriksen, Lee Ann Roripaugh & Daniel Nester
Emory University
The Emory Poetry Council will host a reading at the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. The reading is free and parking is available on the street and in the deck behind the store. www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
Tuesday, September 27, 7:15 p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Rupert Fike and Brent Calderwood
Decatur Library Auditorium
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book present an evening with two noted poets. Fike's debut collection, Lotus Buffet, is out now from Brick Road Poetry Press. Calderwoo won the 2011 AQLF Broadside Contest selected by Mark Doty. The library is at 215 Sycamore Street in Decatur. Park in the lower level of the deck to easily access the auditorium. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org
Thursday, September 29, 7:30 p.m.
Poetry at Tech: Stephen Dobyns & Cynthia Cruz
Kress Auditorium@The Robert C. Williams Paper Museum
A free reading by two noted poets. Kress Auditorium, 500 Tenth Street, NW Atlanta, GA 30309. Plenty of free parking available just in front of the building's entrance or through the gate, which is straight ahead as you turn off 10th Street. To see the full Poetry at Tech 2011-12 schedule, visit www.poetry.gatech.edu.
Thursday, September 29, 8:00 p.m.
What's New In Poetry Series: Kiki Petrosino, Angela Veronica Wong & Steven Karl
Emory University
The Emory Poetry Council will host a reading at the Barnes & Noble campus bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. The reading is free and parking is available on the street and in the deck behind the store. www.poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org
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