The historic 100 Thousand Poets for Change event at the Boston Public Library
Celebrate a day of poetry to increase awareness of the importance of the Arts and Letters in the Global Community
The reception and poetry readings will be held in the Mezzanine Conference Room at the historic Boston Public Library
This event is free and open to the public and begins at 1:00 pm and concludes at 3:00 pm. Seating is limited to 100 people.
The Historic Boston Public Library
Come celebrate a day of poetry!
Increase awareness of the importance of the Arts and Letters in the Global Community
On September 29th, 2012 the "100 Thousand Poets for Change" project will be the largest, single Poetry reading in the history of the world. This event will also be archived, recorded and stored at Stanford University in California, and simulcast throughout the globe on that day.
Many local and notable poets, writers, artists, musicians, city and state luminaries and patrons of the Arts will be in attendance for this momentous event in the literary world.
Join in a celebration of Poetry and the Arts, as a vital and essential part of our global cultural heritage and vibrancy. Our goal is to turn the narrative of civilization towards peace and sustainability.
The reception and poetry readings begin at 1:00 pm and will be held in the majestic Mezzanine Conference room at the main library branch (700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts) of the historic Boston Public Library. There will be seating for 100 people, and this is free and open to the public. The event concludes at 3:00 pm.
We will highlight our local acclaimed and beloved master poets, those who have won Massachusetts Cultural Council poetry fellowships, who have published widely, won esteemed literary awards, and/or are Poet Laureates.
The poets reading in alphabetical order are:
Charles Coe (Winner of an Artist Fellowship in Poetry from the Massachusetts Cultural Council).
Sam Cornish (Poet Laureate of Boston ~ 2008-present).
Harris Gardner (Poetry Editor for Ibbetson Street Press and co-founder of Tapestry of Voices with Lainie Senechal ~ 1999-present).
Doug Holder (Founder Ibbetson Street Press ~ 1998-present and host of Community Access TV Show "Poet to Poet: Writer to Writer").
R Jeffreys (Host "The Write Step with R Jeffreys" radio show).
January Gill O’Neil (Executive Director, for the Massachusetts Poetry Festival).
Philip Robinson (Recipient of the Audre Lorde Award for Poetry).
For more information on attending, and being part of the largest poetry event in the history of the world, please contact us here:
Many local and notable poets, writers, artists, musicians, city and state luminaries and patrons of the Arts will be in attendance for this momentous event in the literary world.
Join in a celebration of Poetry and the Arts, as a vital and essential part of our global cultural heritage and vibrancy. Our goal is to turn the narrative of civilization towards peace and sustainability.
The reception and poetry readings begin at 1:00 pm and will be held in the majestic Mezzanine Conference room at the main library branch (700 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts) of the historic Boston Public Library. There will be seating for 100 people, and this is free and open to the public. The event concludes at 3:00 pm.
We will highlight our local acclaimed and beloved master poets, those who have won Massachusetts Cultural Council poetry fellowships, who have published widely, won esteemed literary awards, and/or are Poet Laureates.
The poets reading in alphabetical order are:
Charles Coe (Winner of an Artist Fellowship in Poetry from the Massachusetts Cultural Council).
Sam Cornish (Poet Laureate of Boston ~ 2008-present).
Harris Gardner (Poetry Editor for Ibbetson Street Press and co-founder of Tapestry of Voices with Lainie Senechal ~ 1999-present).
Doug Holder (Founder Ibbetson Street Press ~ 1998-present and host of Community Access TV Show "Poet to Poet: Writer to Writer").
R Jeffreys (Host "The Write Step with R Jeffreys" radio show).
January Gill O’Neil (Executive Director, for the Massachusetts Poetry Festival).
Philip Robinson (Recipient of the Audre Lorde Award for Poetry).
For more information on attending, and being part of the largest poetry event in the history of the world, please contact us here:
About the historic Boston Public Library:
Although not a museum, the 1895 Renaissance Revival Boston Public Library is crammed with spectacular paintings, tapestries, architectural details, and sculpture - plus a fabulous 3rd floor gallery filled with John Singer Sargent murals.
Even before you enter the building, you're surrounded by magnificent sculpture and architecture - and once you're inside, you'll see something splendid everywhere you look.
The Boston Public Library's vast collection contains over 1.2 million rare books and documents. Many rare documents are displayed on a rotational basis such as medieval manuscripts, first edition folios by William Shakespeare, records from Colonial Boston, centuries-old maps, and highest-quality Old Master prints. John Adams’ personal library is also housed here, as well as original music scores by Mozart, Prokofiev, and others.
Open:
Monday though Thursday: 9am–9pm
Friday and Saturday: 9am–5pm
Sunday: 1pm–5pm (Oct. through mid-May)
Cost: Free
Location: 700 Boylston Street, Copley Square, Back Bay, Boston, MA
Closest T station: Green Line/Copley
For more information: 617-536-5400
Boston Public Library web site: http://www.bpl.org/
(Source: Boston Discovery Guide)
* If you’re interested in hosting your own event in MA you still have time.
You can sign up at the main 100 Thousand Poets or Musicians for Change by clicking this * official signup page link
You can sign up at the main 100 Thousand Poets or Musicians for Change by clicking this * official signup page link
