Takapuna Library Poetry Reading - Tuesday 22/8/23

Poetry Day Prelude: Shore Words

Poetry Day Prelude:
Shore Words

Get ready for the Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day in the best possible way. Join MC Stu Bagby, plus long-time poet Piers Davies and co-facilitator of the Titirangi Poets Group, Janet Charman, author of many poetry books, Amy Marguerite who's working on her debut poetry collection, and Jack Ross, author of numerous novels, short fiction and poetry collections. Plus, songs from poet musician Caitlin Smith.

There will be a cash-only book table at the event.

Where: Takapuna Library, Level 1

When: Tuesday 22 August, 6 pm to 7:30 pm

Light refreshments served on arrival

RSVP: TakapunaEvents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or via Eventbrite

Gold coin donation appreciated.

NB: For further information about each of the performers, please go to:

• Stu Bagby [https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/authors-and-editors/stu-bagby/]
• Janet Charman [https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/authors-and-editors/janet-charman/]
• Piers Davies [https://www.encyclopedia.com/arts/culture-magazines/davies-piers-anthony-david]
• Amy Marguerite [https://turbinekapohau.org.nz/2022-contents-poetry-amy-marguerite/]
• Jack Ross [https://aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/authors-and-editors/jack-ross/]
• Caitlin Smith [http://www.caitlinsmith.com/]

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Poetry Day Prelude: Shore Words / Takapuna Library (22/8/23)

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Two Readings: Takapuna & Titirangi

Takapuna Library

As part of the ongoing celebrations for National Poetry Day, please come and check this out (though it is, admittedly, a few days late):

Celebrating Poetry

When: Tuesday 30 August, 6pm - 7.30pm
Where: Takapuna Library, Level 1
Cost: Gold coin/donation

Come and join us as at our annual celebration of poetry with readings from Michael Giacon, Joy MacKenzie, Bronwyn Lloyd, Jack Ross and Stu Bagby as our MC.

Light refreshments will be served from 6pm, with the event starting at 6.30pm.

Booking recommended. Email helen.woodhouse@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz or phone 890 4903.

Photo: Maggie Hall (Wellington, Dec 2014)

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Titirangi Library

And, assuming you don't have anything better to do on the weekend of the Going West Literary Festival (10-11/9/16):

Titirangi Poets

When: Saturday 10 September, 2pm - 3.45pm
Where: Titirangi Library

Featuring JACK ROSS and STU BAGBY

Jack Ross has been the managing editor of Poetry New Zealand since 2014. His publications to date include five poetry collections, three novels and three books of short fiction. He works as a Senior Lecturer in Creative Writing at Massey University's Albany Campus.

Stu Bagby has published both as an anthologist and a poet. His poetry has appeared in several collections and has been included in the Best of the Best New Zealand Poems and Essential New Zealand Poems. He hopes to have a new collection of poems ready for publication later this year.

Followed by a round robin where everyone is invited to read a poem, their own or anyone else's.

MC Piers Davies 5246 927 or piers@wwandd.co.nz for further information.

Photo: Maggie Hall (Wellington, Dec 2014)