Austin Poetry Society Museletter
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APS October Monthly Meeting
Agnes Eva Savich will give a reading-presentation-workshop on haiku.
Bio: Agnes Eva Savich was born in Poland and grew up in Chicago. She has a degree in Comparative Literature from Northwestern University. She's been in Austin since 2004 and currently lives in Pflugerville with her husband and two kids. In addition to writing poetry, she plays the oboe in local ensembles and works at UT Austin. She has a published book of early poetry called The Watcher: Poems. Since 2003, she's been writing mainly haiku, and has had over 200 published in journals such as Frogpond, Modern Haiku, Acorn, and The Heron's Nest. She has also received awards and honorable mentions in many haiku contests. Some of the more interesting wins have placed her haiku on display in San Antonio buses, the Holden Arboretum in Ohio, the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival, and the Golden Triangle garden beds near the White House. She went to her first Haiku North America conference last year in Santa Fe, and was honored to win first prize in the haiku contest among so many masters. She can't wait for the next HNA conference in 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Invite Someone New
Know anyone who is a writer or wannabe writer or poet or reader of poems? Invite them to attend a monthly meeting or forward them a copy of the newsletter. We are better when more interested folks attend.
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APS Memberships Expiring
All APS memberships expired in May, so now is a great time to re-up for next year—don't miss out on any of the contests or great meetings. You can renew your membership at any Monthly Meeting or online
here.
Nominating Committee
A Nominating Committee for board members of APS is being formed. Please consider volunteering for this adventure. You may provide just the spark needed. Contact Carie Juettner, Sonny
Regelman, Claire Camargo, Cathleen O’Shea, Barbara Gregg or send in a comment from the
Website.
Ride Needed
Ailana Larson needs a ride from her residence (near the river and downtown) to the meetings. She says that sometimes she can’t get a ride from the city to the libraries where we meet. If you are able
to give her or any other of our non-driving members a lift, let someone know so we can connect you. Our next three meetings will be at Twin Oaks library in South Austin, so you can plan ahead.
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APS Saturday Critique Group
Bring 10 copies of a poem in progress to discuss with friendly poets.
The group is facilitated by Elizabeth Kropf. Email
[email protected] for more information.
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APS Open Mic Night
The next APS Fourth Thursday Open Mic Night will be October 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at
NeWorlDeli
,
4101 Guadalupe, hosted by Louise Richardson. The featured poets will be: Matt Cain.
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Poetry Contests and Calls for Submissions
Texas Night Sky Festival Poetry Contest
The entry deadline is December 12. Contest sponsor is city of Dripping Springs. Submit via
Submittable
.
Request for Performing Poets:
My name is Nicky Falahat with the St. Edward's University Psychological Society. I am looking for poets who would be interested in performing on behalf of our organization. We are holding an intimate event where we present different forms of art focusing on mental health. There will be artwork on display for the duration of the night within the Jo's coffee shop on our school's campus alongside the professional poets. We are aiming for the event to be either the 2nd or 3rd week of November. Since we are a student-based organization, we do not have any form of payment in cash form, but would be able to provide you with pizza as well as 20 dollar gift cards. We would love to have approximately 4-5 poets if possible! Thank you for your time and i'm looking forward to hearing from you. Contact: Nicky Falahat Email:
[email protected]
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Member Publication News
and be sure to include "MEMBER NEWS" in your email subject line.
Michael Eaton
won 1st Place and prize in contest sponsored by Missouri Humanities Council affiliated with Southeast Missouri State University for his poem "Kitchen Fire Fight" which will be published in volume seven of the anthology series,
Proud to Be
.
LaVern Spencer McCarthy recently won a first place, a third place and a Citation in the Ohio Poetry Day Awards. She also recently became a Life Member of the Poetry Society of Texas.
Neil Meili has finally got some spine. After over 35 chap books, a major tome
Fishing Old Wives Lake, poems and stories from the Canadian plains at 288 pages is available on Amazon, and from Neil when he returns to Texas in Early October.
Dillon McKinsey had three poems read on the Dear John podcast in London, England.
Christa Pandey will read her poem "Heaviness" at the anthology reading of the Waco Wordfest on October 6.
Jeffrey Taylor will read his poem "One Coyote" at the Waco Wordfest anthology reading on October 6.
Susan J. Rogers
published
In the Beginning: an Egg, a Mask, a Woman,
a collection of poetry. The three sections of the book, “Tara Poems,” “Songs of Ama-terasu,” and “Ways of God/dess,” all begin with illustrations by Luisa-Maria Potter. Many of these poems retell mythic stories from cultures around the world. Others are rewritten versions of personal history that include the goddess as protector.
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September Monthly Meeting
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Brittani Sonnenberg’s presentation,
In Praise of the 'Lazy' Poet, encouraged us to embrace those moments of wandering thought and how they may sometimes lead to insights and writings that we might not have found otherwise. Matthew Zapruder’s book “Why Poetry” and the late Brenda Ueland’s 1938 “If You Want to Write” each point to the inherent conflict writers face in building a ‘work’ ethic for the creative job of writing poetry. While many poets face a point at which they ‘lose their muse,’ Brittani discussed, based on her own experience, how relieving the stress of excess expectations may lead to a rebirth of the creative spirit. She also read several of her profound poems written during such a time.
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APS September 2018 Monthly Meeting attendees and Britanni Sonnenberg, guest poet (between Christa and Thom).
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Hosts, please e-mail featured poets and schedule changes, including the first week of next month, to
[email protected].
Wednesday, October 3rd, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
,
2000 Southern Oaks
.
Harriet's Writing Group
, hosted by Robin Barratt.
Wednesday, October 3rd, 1-3pm, Half Price Books,
5555 North Lamar.
Community Poetry, hosted by Thom Woodruff.
Thursday, October 4, 3:30pm, Bookwoman,
5501 N. Lamar. Book launch:
In the Beginning: an Egg, a Mask, a Woman
by Susan J. Rogers. Reading and signing.
Thursday, October 4, 6:30-8pm, 1432 Old Ranch Road 12,
Wake the Dead, 3 rounds of original poetry. Hosted by Potato Mike.
Friday, October 5, 7-8pm, Malvern Books, 613 W. 29th St., Austin. Book launch:
Five Friends on Sunday Afternoons. Readings by David Jewell, John Lee, Bill Jeffers, John McElhenney, and Lyman Grant (authors).
October 5-7, Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Avenue, Lower Level Foyer, Lone Star 105, and Texas Room 116.
Waco WordFest offering an exciting variety of events for written & spoken-word artists of all ages, styles, languages, genres, and levels.
Saturday, October 6, 3:30-5:30pm, Recycled Reads,
5335 Burnet. Poetry & Music, hosted by Louise Richardson.
Sunday, October 7th, 1-3pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
The Lion & The Pirate Unplugged. In association with VSA Texas (The State Organization on Arts and Disability) and the Pen2Paper Creative Writing Contest (a project of the Coalition of Texans with Disabilities), we’re delighted to present an inclusive (mic-less) open mic for writers and musicians.
Sunday, October 7, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café,
5775 W. Airport, Austin.
Spoken & Heard.
Open mic hosted by Element 315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B., and Hot Tamale.
Monday, October 8th, 7-9pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin.
Austin Community College Literary Coffeehouse: Reading & Open Mic. Everyone is welcome to attend the Austin Community College Creative Writing Department’s Literary Coffeehouse, hosted by John Herndon. An open mic follows the featured reader, so bring poems, stories, scripts, rants, raves or midnight confessions to share, or just come to listen and enjoy. This month’s featured reader is Rachel Starnes.
Tuesday, October 9, 7-9pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin. Poetry book launch:
Séance in Daylight by Yuki Tanaka.
Wednesday, October 10, 7-8pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin. Evening with Poets Ellen Doré Watson & Abe Louise Young.
Wednesday, October 10, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks 78745.
Harriet's Writing Group
, hosted by Robin Barratt.
Thursday, October 11, 6:30-8pm, Belton Library,
301 E. 1st Ave. Belton.
Temple Live Poets hosted by Donna Bowling.
Thursday, October 11, 7:15-9pm, Book Woman,
5501 N. Lamar. Book Woman poetry reading with host Cindy Huyser. Poet Laura Van Prooyen will feature this month.
Come join us!
Thursday, October 11, 7:30-9 pm, Arboretum Barnes & Noble bookstore (upstairs).
Austin Cavalcade of Poets meets at family friendly venue (no vulgarity, no obscene content, no streaking, etc). Hosted by Benjamin Pehr. Featured poet is Louise Richardson followed by open mic.
Saturday, October 13, 12:30-2:30pm,
Poetry Aloud at
Georgetown Library, hosted by Mike and Joyce Gullickson. Theme: Solutions/Panaceas.
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Sunday, October 14th, 4-6pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Austin Writers Roulette. Austin Writers Roulette is an uncensored, theme-inspired spoken word and storytelling event. It features a different monthly theme and line up of artists who perform their original written works such as poetry, essays, and spoken word. This month’s theme is “Otherworldly Intrigues”. An open mic follows the featured artists. Hosted by Teresa Y. Roberson.
Sunday, October 14, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café, 5775 W. Airport, Austin.
Spoken & Heard. See October 7 listing for details.
Wednesday, October 17, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks 78745.
Harriet's Writing Group
, hosted by Robin Barratt.
Wednesday, October 17, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street, 1808 E 12th St, Austin, 78702.
Open Mic at Dozen Street. Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, October 18, 7-9pm
Thirsty Thursday
in the Council Chambers at Dripping Springs City Hall,
511 W. Mercer St
. Host Nancy Fierstien is hoping that a favorite haiku poet will be featured that night, too.
Call 512-858-2024 for directions. Theme is "The Winner Takes All" (suggested by Barbara Gregg).
Friday, October 19, 7-8pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin. Evening with poets: Valerie Wallace, Simone Muench & Katy Chrisler.
Saturday, October 20, 3:30-5:30pm, Recycled Reads,
5335 Burnet. Hosted by Louise Richardson.
Sunday, October 21, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café, 5775 W. Airport, Austin.
Spoken & Heard. See October 7 listing for details.
Wednesday, October 24, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks 78745.
Harriet's Writing Group
, hosted by Robin Barratt.
Wednesday, October 24, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street, 1808 E 12th St, Austin, 78702.
Open Mic at Dozen Street. Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, October 25, 7-9pm, NeWorlDeli,
4101 Guadalupe St, Austin.
APS Open Mike hosted by Louise Richardson. Features: Matt Cain, Susan Rogers.
Saturday, October 27, 12:30-2:30pm, Poetry Aloud
at
Georgetown Library,
hosted by Janet Kuypers.
Saturday, October 27, 1-2.30pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin.
Malvern’s Line/Break Poetry Book Club. We’d like to invite you to join Malvern’s Line/Break Poetry Book Club, a reading group for those of you interested in exploring works from our expansive poetry section. This month’s selection is
Pei Pei the Monkey King by Wawa.
Sunday, October 28, 1-3pm, Malvern Books, , 613 West 29th Street, Austin. Join the folks from
Bat City Review for a Halloween-themed reading and open mic!
Sunday, October 28, 6:30-7:30pm, Malvern Books, , 613 West 29th Street, Austin. Join us for an evening with poets Danielle Sellers and Traci Brimhall.
Sunday, October 28, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Coffee, 5775 W. Airport, Austin.
Spoken & Heard. See October 7 listing for details.
Wednesday, October 31, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks 78745.
Harriet's Writing Group
, hosted by Robin Barratt.
Wednesday, October 31, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street, 1808 E 12th St, Austin, 78702.
Open Mic at Dozen Street. Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Wednesday, November 7, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks 78745.
Harriet's Writing Group
, hosted by Robin Barratt.
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Austin Poetry Society | P.O. Box 41346, Austin, TX 78704
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