October Readings & Events

Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6
Poetry by the Lake
Pine LakeFest 2013
Some of Atlanta's most well-known poets will be reading over the two-day Pine LakeFest event in Pine Lake, including Karen Head, Kodac Harrison,  Theresa Davis, Marissa McNamara, Mike James, Dan Veach, Megan Sexton, Amy Pence, Alice Teeter and many more. See the details and line-up at this link

Wednesday, October 9, 8:00 p.m.

Poetry at Callanwolde
Callanwolde Arts Center 
Join two guest poets, Amy Pence and Sandra Meek, as Callanwolde celebrates the art and performance of poetry with readings in the unique setting of the Callanwolde Library. Amy Pence‘s poetry publications include The Decadent Lovely and Armor, Amour. She is a Professor of English at DeVry University where she teaches writing and poetry. Sandra Meek, twice named Georgia Author of the Year for Poetry, is the author of four books of poems and a co-founding editor of Ninebark Press. Tickets are sold at the door (cash or check only). $5 General Admission, $3 Students with ID, Seniors, and Members. For more information call 404-872-5338 or www.callanwolde.org

Thursday, October 10, 8:00 p.m.

What's New In Poetry
Barnes & Noble at Emory University
Featured readings by Laura Mullen, Khadijah Queen and Kim Gek Lin Short. For more information visit this link.  

Friday, October 11, 7:00 p.m.

HONK If You're Awake! An Evening of Political Poetry 
This event will be held at 414 Oakdale Ave. NE Atlanta 30307 and feature local poet and activist Stephen Wing followed by an open mic.  $5.00 suggested donation at the door a benefit for the 414 Oakdale Collective.

Thursday, October 24, 8:00 p.m.

What's New In Poetry
Barnes & Noble at Emory University
Featured readings by Farid Matuk, Susan Briante, Krystal Languell and Sara Mumolo. For more information visit this link

Saturday, October 26, 3 p.m. p.m.
Poetry Atlanta Presents... Voices Carry
Decatur Library Auditorium

Poetry Atlanta teams up with Georgia Center for the Book for the ninth annual poetry reading featuring Cecilia Woloch, Jessie Carty, Helen Losse and Erica Wright. Collin Kelley will host. Decatur Library, 215 Sycamore St. www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.

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