Alameda Island Poets Workshop 

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Mary Loughran
Mary Loughran, member of Alameda Island Poets and Frank Bette Center for the Arts in Alameda, frequents poetry series and open mics in the East Bay; has award winning poems published in several anthologies and read at the Dancing Poetry Festival in the Legion of Honor Museum, San Francisco. Mary says, "I do not sing as well as I write. If I were a really good singer, I might not be a writer. I am in love with the sound and power of words to affect, touch deeply, and suggest new directions. Songs do this. Poems do this." 
Title:  Alameda Island Poets Workshop

Facilitators: Mary Loughran and Marilyn Flower
 
Date:  May 9

Day & Time:  Second Thursday of each month, 
                        7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Description: Workshop coordinators Mary Loughran and Marilyn Flower lead group activities/discussions on a rotating basis.

Group members are also encouraged to volunteer to guide monthly meetings with any of the following:
  • free-writing exercises of 10-20 minutes with themes (and/or prompts) 
  • provide material/readings related to the creation and shaping of poetry (8 copies at most)
  • guide sessions where participants share poetry created/revised outside meetings (one-page maximum)
Free-write periods end with participants sharing their work with minimal feedback; or with specific feedback they request.

More information.

Similar programs you may like:
  • Alameda Island Poetry Reading
  • 2nd  Saturday Poetry and Prose
This is a free event although we pass the hat for donations. 
 Next meeting:
Thursday, June 13
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