[bklynpoetryoutreach] October 2017 Featured Poet: Catherine Gigante-Brown

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We are excited to announce Catherine Gigante-Brown as our featured poet for October.

Cathy’s works of fiction, nonfiction and poetry have appeared in publications as diverse as Ravishly, Essence, American Gardener, Huffington Post Woman, and Dakota Outdoors. She co-authored two biographies for Prometheus Books. Her short stories appear in women’s fiction anthologies. Several of her screenplays have been produced by independent film companies. Her novels :"The El", "Different Drummer" and "The Bells of Brooklyn" are published by Volossal, and she is currently working on a musical version of "Different Drummer" with a director and composer. Brown was born and bred in Brooklyn, where she still lives with her husband and son.

Following Cathy's reading will be the open mic, so put a poem in your pocket and come read with us.

When: Tuesday, October 17, 2017

5:45-7:45 pm

Where: Brooklyn Public Library, Park Slope Branch

431 6th Avenue (near 9th Street)

Brooklyn, NY 11215

Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/cLoeUAGXtPo

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/119411435417210/

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REMINDER: Tomorrow evening (Tuesday, October 17th)