Poetry on the Border, a Special Presentation, 9/18/19
The Poetry Institute -- New Haven
Pi Poetry Series
presents
A Special Presentation
along with an
Interactive Session with Audience Members
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
CT Shoreline Indivisible members will present stories, poems and reflections from Nogales, Mexico, the Sonoran Desert, Casa Alitas Monastery Shelter and the Arizona Federal Court Proceedings. These women spent nine days speaking with immigrants, working with local volunteers, and assisting immigrant refugee families, and they will bring us their first hand report on the Humanitarian Crisis: Suffering and Hope at the Southern Border.
Following the presentation, we will have a Question and Answer time and a slightly extended break, to allow audience members to speak with our presenters, reflect on the presentation, and come up with a reaction, perhaps in the form of poetry or song.
For this special event, our Open Mic will not only have poets presenting poems on diverse topics in many styles, as usual. We will also open the floor to give anyone a chance to react to this evening’s issue in any way you choose. For instance, participants may choose to use their time to do any of the following:
1. Read a poem (or early draft) that speaks in some way to the evening’s topic, which was written during the break,
2. Sing a song inspired by the topic. Or play some music.
3. Display artwork on the topic.
4. Speak about the topic or presentation (For this occasion, poetry is not required.)
5. Read a poem written before the evening about the topic.
6. Read a poem about any topic.
1n other words, we will open the floor for anyone to briefly share a poem or address the evening’s topic in any way.
So, bring your poems, your songs,
your thoughts and open hearts
for a special evening
combining poetry
and a pressing issue of our times.
NOTE: We are now meeting the 3rd WEDNESDAY of each month.
NOTE: Beginning in September, Pi will meet on the third Wednesday of the month (and not on the third Thursday of each month as we have up until now.)
Each month, The Poetry Institute Poetry Series celebrates an eclectic mix of poetic voices. Free. Refreshments. (And participants are invited to bring something to share.) Open mic. Outstanding featured readers. In a casual setting. Open to all members of the public (and even others).
The
Institute Library
847 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT
right next door to the Tattoo Parlor
Doors Open at 6:30. Reading starts at 7:00.
Please arrive a few minutes early to sign up for the reading.
Great Poetry!
In a Warm, Friendly Environment
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