Lowell Poetry Network is once again combining other media with our poetry. We invite all of you to take part, either as a solo artist, or combined with an artist.

The theme is again “Rock/Paper/Scissors” we ask that your offerings relate in some way to that theme – however you interpret it. Remember, offering more than one project idea is permitted and is encouraged.

Remember –the theme and challenge is—Presenting the written word in a creative and exciting fashion using the near limitless opportunities offered in a gallery setting. These can include, but are not limited to, painting, drawing, sculpture and photography.

If you will be taking part, please send your name, phone number, a description of your proposed work including the space required and any special considerations via email to gallery@lowellpoetrynetwork.org by August 31, 2010. Space is limited, so sooner is better.

More information regarding dates and times will be coming soon.

Thanks, The All Gallery Committee and The LPN.

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119 Gallery           7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

119 Chelmsford Street, Lowell, MA

LPN Reading and Open Mic

Featured poets : Leo Racicot and Brandi MacDonald

Leo Racicot will read from his newly published collection, “Alone in the Yard – Buddhist, Beat & Otherwise” published by Big Table Publishing Company.

And…Brandi MacDonald will be our second featured reader. A 2008 NH Slam Team Finalist, Brandi MacDonald was a contributing poet for “Just Like A Girl: A Manifesta!” and misses her literary journal, Seldom Nocturne, which she ran from 2002 until 2005. Her most recent collection, Coloring Book, offers a tiny little peek into her windows.

Following the reading, there will be an open mic. All welcome to participate. Bring a poem. Bring a friend.

$3.00 admission includes light food fare.

Questions?  Email Janet at janetize@aol.com

Alone in the Yard - Buddhist, Beat & Otherwise

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The University of Massachusetts Lowell Literary Society, the Gender Studies Program, and the Department of English will welcome  American Book Award-winning poet Jericho Brown  on Tuesday, March 23 at 3:30  in O’Leary Media Center, room 222.  The afternoon program will include a brief  student reading, followed by a reading and book-signing by Brown. Jericho  Brown’s work addresses complex issues of African-American male identity and  sexuality, and he is fast emerging as one of the nation’s most important  poets. The public is welcome.  

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Back to the Beat : Poetry and Jazz Party

April 3 from 2 pm till 8 pm

119 Gallery, 119 Chelmsford Street, Lowell

Return to the Beat heyday with readings and jazz. Come read your own poetry or read the work of your favorite Beat poet with or without musical accompaniment.  

Steve Dalachinsky, NY Lower Eastside poet and Yuko Otomo, poet and visual artist are on the line-up along with Apocalypso Trio and the John Voight Group.

Ticket price includes hot/cold buffet and beverage (beer/wine). Advance ticket purchase price = $12.  Tickets at the door = $15.  Student ticket (with ID) in advance $8.00 or at the door $10.00

Co-hosted by Lowell Poetry Network and 119 Gallery.

Contact Janet Stevenson at janetize@aol.com for more information or to purchase tickets.

The Line Up :

Featured poets include Steve Dalachinsky and Yuko Otomo

Musicians include: Joe Burgio, Shayna Dulberger, Walter Wright, Jon Damian, Joshua Jefferson, John Voigt, Joe Livoisi.

Poet Steve Dalachinsky

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April 22

LPN Reading at 119 Gallery – Stay tuned for updates!

This is a do-not-miss-event!  Anthony Febo, Masada Jones, and Joey B of FreeVerse will appear with mentor teens for a special presentation at 119 Galley hosted by Lowell Poetry Network.

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In the latest issue, wrapped in an exuberant, dark and almost ominous monkey-fied version of Picasso’s Guernica, Lowell is done doubly proud. with an extended feature on poet Anne Murphy and a poem by Leo Racicot, an LHS graduate and a long-time Lowell resident.

Anne’s work is classically beautiful, poignantly powerful and extremely accessible. While many of you know Anne, I hope you take the chance to read a bit more about her, as well as five of her poems.

Leo, on the other hand, is a bit of new comer to the Lowell Poetry scene. I am really excited to introduce his work to you all, and this poem of his that we published is astonishing, moving, layered and deep. Honestly, it is one of the best I’ve ever read. It is the type of work that changes one’s perspective on the world and moves on to read and reread it. I suspect that this is only the first of many of Leo’s poems that will be published by Shakespeare’s Monkeys.

http://www.shakespearesmonkeys.com to order a copy for $5+postage, or you can just email me for more info. Either way is great.