Sunday, February 5, 2012; 1 PM

Longfellow Days poetry at Curtis Library, Brunswick

These are now called the Coursen Readings in honor of the late Herb Coursen, who arranged and hosted them. On 5 Feb. readers are Ted Bookey, Helene McGlauflin and Ricardo Zarate, Jr. Free admission. Fireplace Room, Curtis Library, Brunswick.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012; 7 PM

Poetry Reading and Wine Tasting in Rockland

Good Term Co-op on Main Street in Rockland hosts a poetry reading featuring Bob MacLaughlin. Paul Chartrand of Chartrand Imports will provide organic wine for tasting. Good combination for a cold winter night. 750 Maine Street.

Friday, February 10, 2012; 7 PM

Lowry's Lodge poetry reading in Westbrook

Acorn Studios, Dana Warp Mill, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook, ME. Poetry series hosted by Anna Wrobel and Jim Donnelly. Featured readers are Martin Steingesser and Marita O'Neill. Free with $5 suggested donation. Doors open 6:45 PM.

Sunday, February 12, 2012; 1 PM

More Longfellow Days poetry in Brunswick, Maine

The Coursen Readings: poets featured are Rob Farnsworth, David Moreau and Alice Persons.
Fireplace Room, Curtis Library, Brunswick.

Sunday, February 19, 2012; 1 PM

Longfellow Days/Coursen Readings continue - Brunswick

Featured poets are Bob MacLaughlin, Carolyn Frost and Kevin Sweeney. These readings are sponsored by a committee. The late Herb Coursen helped arrange the readings and led discussions after the readings. Fireplace Room, Curtis Library, Brunswick, ME.

Friday, March 23, 2012; 7 PM

Poetry at Harlow Gallery in Hallowell, ME

This long running poetry series is in the terrific Harlow Art Gallery in Hallowell, right on Water Street. Poets featured are Carolyn Frost, Marita O'Neill and Duff Plunkett. Light refreshments.

Saturday, January 28, 2012; 4 PM

Cape Elizabeth Local Buzz reading - 3 genres

The charming Local Buzz coffeehouse hosts this series. Readers: John-Michael Albert (poetry), Jane DiMillo (nonfiction) and Morgan Callan Rogers (fiction). 4:00-5:00 PM. Wine and food available, too. 327 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, Maine.

Friday, January 13, 2012; 7 PM

Lowry's Lodge poetry reading series starts up again

Hosted by Jim Donnelly and Anna Wrobel, this poetry reading series will be on Friday nights at Acorn Studios in the mill building, 90 Bridge Street, Westbrook. Bruce Spang (current Portland poet laureate) and Marcia Brown will read. Doors open 6:45; reading at 7:00. $5 suggested donation.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Art show - Donna Asmussen

Through January 12, Donna Asmussen's art is displayed at the Finance Authority of Maine, with prints for sale. 5 Community Drive, Augusta. Donna illustrated Doug Woodsum's book THE LAWNS OF LOBSTERMEN (see cover on this website).

Sunday, December 18, 2011; 4 PM

Pam Burr Smith reads from her new MPP poetry collection

Gulf of Maine Books, 134 Maine Street, Brunswick. Pam's wonderful new book is called HEAVEN JUMPING WOMAN, just out from our press.

Saturday, December 3, 2011; 6 PM

Poetry and Potluck

Robin Merrill and Tom Lyford..free poetry, free food; donation suggested. 2nd Congregational Church, Newcastle, ME. FMI dbalant@roadrunner.com.