Poetry Reading + Open Mic – a Monday warm up event for National Poetry Day

Join New Zealand Society of Authors (Wellington) as we celebrate ahead of Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2018.

The event will kick off with readings from poets from our branch: Adrienne Jansen, Janis Freegard, Kerry Hines, Peter Farrell, Reinhold Kittelberger, John Ewen, Trish Harris, Marg Ranger, Keith Johnson and Vivienne Ball.

There will also be an open mic on the night.

Drinks and food available to purchase from Vic Books Pipitea bar. Looking forward to hearing your poetry!

NZSA Wellington National Poetry Day 2018 poster

NZSA Wellington National Poetry Day 2018 poster: click to download higher res jpeg

 When: Monday 20 August 7pm – 9pm
7pm: Bar opens
7.30pm: NZSA Wellington Branch meeting
7.45pm: Celebrating National Poetry Day (poetry readings, open mic; to finish by 9pm)

Where: Vic Books Pipitea, Rutherford House, 27 Lambton Quay, Wellington, near the train station

Entry: Everyone welcome! Koha at the door: $3 NZSA members, $5 non-members

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Find out more about Phantom Billstickers National Poetry Day 2018 and events in your region at www.nzbookawards.nz/national-poetry-day.

We’re grateful, as always, to Vic Books Pipitea for their support in providing our venue.

National Poetry Day 2018