Poetry in the Pub

Poetry in the Pub
Maggie

The Rebel Arts Union participated in Willimantic's Poetry in the Park series, sponsored by Curbstone Press on July 23. The event was moved indoors because of rain, and so we performed in the Willimantic Brewing Company/Main Street Cafe. Poetry in the Park became Poetry in the Pub (though the three of us had ice water with a slice of lemon, yo). Maggie, Elizabeth and Ed presented a large number of works in a relaxed but fast-paced rotation where each poem built upon the previous in style, emotion or theme. Each of us took pleasure to present our works in a fashion that was mutually supportive, and the audience noted and enjoyed the result. They also exclaimed that our style of delivery was uniquely rich in emotion, and captured their attention. It was a fun night for all -- even if we got lost in the rain for a bit, and Jon was putting out All Points Bulletins on us to the cell phone left in the car . . . but we made it through on time and without a faltering step.

Elizabeth

A photographer from the Willimantic Chronicle was there, and we made the paper with pictures and a blurb.

Ed

And we be ready to do it again, yo!

Putnam Gallery Stroll, July 3

Samantha, Ed, Maggie and a Stroller

The Putnam SBA Gallery Stroll went very well -- nine artists had a large section of the covered alleyway filled with examples of their work, and seven poets & musicians performed at the poetry slam at Victoria's Station. We'll have more photos for you soon! It was a blast, and we're invited to these Strolls every season, and a smaller gallery stroll every month. Yo! Everybody gets "cool beans"!

Andrew, Elizabeth, Maggie and Ed