Derby Neck Library to host poetry open mic event Saturday

 

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host author's talk on love, loss

 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to hold paint chip poetry event for kids

Grades: 3-6
Day/ Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton 

Creative kids are welcome to celebrate National Poetry Month with Ms. Maura as she reads some imaginative poems about color and nature and then teach participants how to individually write amazing one-of-kind poetry based on innovative paint chips!  

Poets will also have an opportunity to share their vivid poems too!
Registration required for each child poet attending. 

Please only register your child for three children’s programs per month at Plumb Memorial Library. This being done to provide as many children an opportunity to attend a program at the library. Thank You. 

Registration through FB: Miss Maura's Programs or by calling 203-924-1580 ext. 5108. 

Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton to mark National Poetry Month

 

Celebrate National Poetry Month 

Day/Time: Thursday, April 18, 6-7 p.m.
Location: Plumb Memorial Library, 65 Wooster St., Shelton

Poets and those who love poetry are invited to share their favorite poem or poems – ones you have written or those of an author whose work you enjoy! 

Each participant will be allotted up to five minutes to share with the group. This event is open to adults and high school age students. (Do you love to listen to poetry? You can be an audience member! We need listeners too. )

Register online: https://sheltonlibrarysystem.org/.../night-of-poetry.../
or call (203) 924-1580.

This is shared from the Shelton Library System Facebook page.

Artist to exhibit collage series at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will be exhibiting the works of artist, award-winning author, and educator Steve Parlato during the month of February.

Parlato will also be discussing his creative process and the methods he uses to craft his work in a special presentation at 11 a.m. Feb. 10. He will present a PowerPoint presentation along with his poetry and answer questions about his artwork.

The public is invited to attend; registration is not required.

The 16-piece portrait collage series, “We Are Not Disposable” each show a Black American whose life was changed due to racial violence. Parlato uses his poetry and artwork to promote conversations about racism, with the goal of fostering connection and opening minds.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

This is shared from the Library's Facebook page.

Beacon Falls Public Library to host workshop for poets

 

Derby Cultural Commission holding Earth Day Contest

 Deadline is noon on Wednesday, April 21.

Ansonia High School seeks students to participate in virtual coffeehouse

 

Abundant Life Ministries in Ansonia to host outdoor summer concert

Seymour Public Library to host Celtic Chocolate program

SEYMOUR - Seymour Public Library will host chocolatier and teacher Kim Larkin of Klassic Kreations at 6:30 p.m. March 3. 

Larkin will discuss the contribution of Irish chocolate makers to North America’s burgeoning chocolate industry.
Along with Irish chocolate the program will be highlighting Irish lore, poetry, and culture. Samples of beautiful Celtic art chocolates, Dublin tea, and Irish bread will be available. 

Registration is required. For more information or to register call the Library, 203-888-3903. The Library is at 46 Church St.

Derby Public Library to host 4 poetry club meetings this fall

DERBY - Derby Public Library will host four free meetings this fall for anyone who has an interest in reading, writing, or exploring the world of poetry. The first will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 16.

Resident Susan Lanzaro-Schroeder will lead this open discussion and devotion to positive feedback and appreciation of the creative endeavor. 

The poems can range from the inspirational to the deeply personal, sometimes painful, to the outrageously witty, from sonnets and rhyme, to open verse. 

Members share their authored poems, solicit input for their developing poems or to share a poem they find beautiful. 
Can’t make this night? Other Monday meetings are: Oct. 21, Nov.18, and Dec. 16. Ages 18 and older welcome! Drop in! 

For more information visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org or call 203-736-1482.

Lanzaro-Schroeder’s diverse writing experience includes:
Literary Editor of Sacred Heart Academy High School, Grant Writer with awards for Job Training via Bridgeport Regional Business Council, earning the Hewlett Packard channel partner status, company patents and licensing agreements and co-founding the Central Florida Poetry group. 

Her 35-year collection of poems celebrating nature and humor will be shortly published in “JUKED.”

*This is shared from the Derby Public Library website.

Oxford Cultural Arts to sponsor Bards and Brews open poetry mic

Oxford Cultural Arts to sponsor Bards & Brews Open Poetry event

Oxford Cultural Arts to sponsor Open Poetry at Black Hog Brewing Co.

Valley Arts Council to host Open Mic night at E Street Gallery in Derby

Open mic night at E Street Gallery in Derby postponed

Valley Arts Council to host open mic nights at E Street Gallery in Derby

Presentation on Walt Whitman to highlight Silver Tea in Ansonia

Derby Historical Society to host 26th annual fundraiser
ANSONIA - The Derby Historical Society will host its 26th Annual Silver Tea from 2-4:30 pm. July 11 at Molto Bene Italian American Kitchen, 557 Wakelee Ave.

Stephen Collins will present Unlaunch’d Voices – An Afternoon with Walt Whitman.

Photo from Collins' website

Walt Whitman (May 31,1819 - March 26, 1892) was an American poet, essayist, and journalist.

Since the late 1990s Collins' performances have captured the attention of the press.

It is not just the stunning resemblance to Walt Whitman himself, which many of the reviews notice, but the portrayal of the character and the essence that he brings within arm’s reach to the audience that makes the poet come to life. 

Unlaunch’d Voices strives to capture what we interpret to be the most vital contributions of the man. 
This generation will never know precisely how Whitman walked, talked, thought or the many subtle ways he expressed himself and lived. We hope to leave with a greater insight not just into the great man or the great poet, but with an appreciation of Whitman as an eternally free spirit.

Refreshments will be served. Raffle and door prizes are available. 
Cost is $25 per person. 

Call 203-735-1908 or 203-676-0324 for tickets or more information by July 6.

* Note: This information is shared from a Facebook event page.

Derby Historical Society slates 26th annual Silver Tea fundraiser in Ansonia

Actor to portray Walt Whitman at event

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Derby poets win plaudits

Students' work to be published

Submitted photo

DERBY - The following Bradley School students from teacher Anna Van Wyck's third grade class wrote poetry that will be published in the 2015 Edition of A Celebration of Poets. 

Only selected student entries throughout the U.S. are chosen for publication. The purpose of this contest in is to inspire young writers in their creative abilities. 

Congratulations to the following students whose Haiku poems were chosen: 
Gabriela Barrios, Sindy Barrios, Sabrina Beck, Christopher Castellini, Margarita Clark, Nyasia Davis, Alexander Lawrence, Xavion Manrique, Connor McKenna, Syna Patel, Eric Pemberton, Lucinda Riberio, Robert Rogucki, Jocelyn Schietinger, Jacqueline Voss, Trevor Worobel, Gabe Wyszkowski. Missing from photo, Eric Pemberton.


This is a press release from Bradley School teacher Anna Van Wyck.