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January, 2024
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Event:
The Packing House-Willington
Dates:
Starts on January 18th, 2024 and occurs every month on the third Thursday of the month.
Time:
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Location:
156 River Road, Willington, CT
Contact:
Steve Veilleux, veilleuxs50@gmail.com
Website:
https://thepackinghouse.us/upcoming
The Packing House listening room in Willington, CT hosts a monthly Poetry Series on the third Thursday of the month. The evening's format consists of two open mic segments (walk-ins welcome) as well as a pair of 15-minute slots for each of the featured artists for that month.
April 18 features Scotland's inaugural Poet Laureate Susan Powers, E.C. Chap, and Diane Ayer.
There are spots to sign up at the door for open-mic/spoken word if anyone is interested. Totally free to attend and you are welcome to "BYOB&F". Please spread the word!
January, 2024
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