Poetry Rocks Women's Health, Vernon

Event:

Date:

March 30th, 2025.

Time:

12:30 PM to 5:00 PM

Location:

Arts Center East, 709 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon

Contact:

pegideitzshea@aol.com

Website:

www.artscentereast.org

Poetry Rocks will hold a special afternoon of poetry about women’s health.

12:30-1:45, Sandy Carlson, Woodbury Poet Laureate Emerita, will lead a writing workshop called “Creative Nature’s Healing Power.” Registration necessary! $20; $15 for ACE members and students. https://artscentereast.org/product/poetry-workshop/

2:00-A poetry reading features Sandy Carlson, Joan Seliger Sidney, Trace Peterson, Barbara McClane, Pegi Deitz Shea, and Rockville High School poet Emma Parnell.

4:00- Open Mic followed by refreshments, Q&A and book signings
Open mic is limited to 10 poets, one poem apiece. Please email pegideitzshea@aol.com.
$5 donation is much appreciated!

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