February Readings & Events

Wednesday, February 6, 8:00 p.m. 
What's New In Poetry presents Eileen Myles
Emory University
The series hosts award-winning poet Eileen Myles in the Harland Cinema at Dobbs University Center on the campus of Emory University. Free and open to the public. 205 Asbury Circle. poetrycouncil.capuslifetech.org 

Thursday, February 7, 7:00 p.m.

Poetry at Tech: Dan Veach, Laura Newbern and Thom Ward
Robert C. Williams Paper Museum, Georgia Tech
The 2012-13 series continues with readings by three noted, award-winning poets. Please note that Dan Veach has replaced scheduled reader Bruce McEver. Fee and open to the public. 500 10th St. poetry.gatech.edu.

Saturday, February 9, 7:30 p.m.

Who Wrote the Book of Love
Bound to Be Read Books
Franklin Abbott hosts an evening of poetry and spoken word in honor of Valentine's Day including Lisa Nanette Allender, M. Ayodele Heath, Janet Metzger, JC Reilly, Rico Revels, Robert E. Wood, and musical guest Señorita Awesome. Free! boundtobereadbooks.com

Wednesday, February 13, 8:00 p.m.
Poetry At Callanwolde Open Mic
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center
Join amateur and professional poets alike as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with its open mic poetry reading night in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Poets who would like to share their original poetry are welcome. Readings are open to the first ten poets who call and sign up. 404-872-5338 ext. 228. Tickets are sold at the door. $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. callanwolde.org

Friday, February 15, 6:30 p.m.
Potlach Reading Series presents Bruce Covey and Amy McDaniel
SCAD Ivy Hall
The Savannah College of Art & Design series hosts poets Bruce Covey and Amy McDaniel. Free and open to the public. 179 Ponce de Leon Avenue (entrance on Piedmont Avenue). artofrestoration.org

Wednesday, February 20, 7:15 p.m.

Poetry Atlanta Presents... Chelsea Rathburn and James May
Decatur Library
Poetry Atlanta and Georgia Center for the Book host award-winning poets Chelsea Rathburn, who will be reading from her newly-released collection A Raft of Grief, and her husband James May, whose work has appeared in The New Republic, Pleaides and 32 Poems. Free and open to the public. poetryatlanta.com

Thursday, February 21, 8 p.m.

What’s New in Poetry 
Barnes & Noble, Emory University 
The series hosts Kate Greenstreet, Natalie Lyalin and Cynthia Arrieu-King. The reading will be held on the first floor of the Emory University Bookstore, 1390 Oxford Road. Free! poetrycouncil.campuslifetech.org

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