Massachusetts Statewide Poetry Calendar 2

Join the New England Poetry Club at Fruitlands Museum for monthly poetry readings this winter. Our December 17 program features Marie Gauthier, Len Krisak, and Jhonny Victor.

Sponsoring poetry in New England since 1915, the New England Poetry Club presents readings by poets with ties to the New England states and annual poetry contests. Members of the NEPC benefit from being part of a community of poets, gathering for readings by members with new books, and participating in monthly writing workshops.

December can be magical or bleak. Christmas lights twinkle but we miss loved ones. Pressures can be overwhelming or we celebrate reunions with friends and loved ones. Poems are a good place to explore our ambivalences. We can help you express your thoughts effectively. We welcome friends, followers, and newcomers to the workshop. This event is usually held in the gallery but check for signage or the security desk if you have trouble finding us. Poets from our area are encouraged to join our forum. We ask our attendees to bring their own work for feedback and constructive criticism, and request that 6-10 copies of one poem are brought for participants. We welcome first-timers. The talk is not highbrow, and any level of experience is accepted. We meet on Sunday in the late afternoon for your convenience. We sometimes stay later so that everyone who brings a poem gets a chance.

Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.

• Seating is first come, first served! 
• Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
• No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
• If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
• Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 

Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!

The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.