Upcoming Poetry Events – October 2011

Oh man, October is gonna be whack busy on the Rochester poetry scene. Be sure to pick your events carefully because there are a few days with two or three events at the same time. Oh, and don’t forget the Ocotber 30th birthday of the man who saved poetry, Ezra Pound. It will be his [...]

John Roche Reading (7-14-11)

On Thursday, July 14 9 at 7:00 p.m., John Roche will be the featured reader at the Just Poets Reading Series hosted by Ed Scutt. The reading will be held in the upstairs Community Room at the Pittsford Barnes & Noble. It will be followed by an open mic. Bring a poem or two to read and share with your fellow [...]

Upcoming Poetry Events – July 2011

It’s July and it’s the time of the year to celebrate the United States and John Roche. John Roche?! Yes, John Roche. He is on a wild, frenzy reading tour this month and next, so make sure you catch him as he promotes his newest collection of poems, Road Ghosts, which is available from theenk Books. This [...]

Just Poets Annual Summer Picnic 2001 – A Recap

On June 4, Just Poets gathered for the annual summer picnic hosted this year by Ed Scutt. Aside from confirming the slate of officers for the next year, the bi-annual picnics (summer and winter) are an opportunity for poets to share a poem. This summer, several people shared work by other poets. It’s a pleasant [...]

Just Poets Annual Picnic (6-4-11)

The Just Poets Annual Picnic has arrived again. This event is hosted by Ed Scutt. The event will be held on Saturday, June 4 at 1:30 p.m. at 258 Macintosh Drive, Rochester 14626. To see a map, click here. For detailed directions, see page 4 of Poet Talk June 2011. Because this is a business meeting and [...]

Upcoming Poetry Events – June 2011

Summer’s here, and things are slowing down, but there are still poetry events a-happening. In fact, on June 14th the editor and guest editor of Redactions: Poetry & Poetics will each be having a poetry reading but in different locations. Here’s you poetry challenge for June: Make both of those readings in the same night! Don’t [...]

Upcoming Poetry Events – May 2011

It’s quiet month in May, but what can expect after the loud month April’s National Poetry Month. Below are the happenings for May. Don’t forget to read the May Poet Talk. It’s available as a PDF by clicking Poet Talk May 2011 PDF or visiting the Poet Talk page above. **** Friday, May 6 at [...]

April is the Coolest Month – Just Poets Favorite Poem for April 20

As part of National Poetry Month, Just Poets members will share their favorite poems along with a brief note about why the poem is their favorite poem. Today’s poem is selected by Ed Scutt. **** Jim Daniels The Police Academy Recruits Run Laps Around the Slo-Pitch Softball Fields Someone may have told them they were tough, [...]

Upcoming Poetry Events – February 2011

The next monthly meeting of Just Poets will be Saturday, February 5th, from 1:30 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in the COP Conference Room at the Campus Center at St. John Fisher College. Donna M. Marbach will be facilitating  the opening presentation, Poetry Pilates, which will be a series of prompts and exercises to thaw our frozen brains and [...]

Just Poets Reading Series and Open Mic (1-13-11)

Now that the holidays are over, the monthly Just Poets Reading Series and Open Mic is operating again. Ed Scutt hosts the reading, which will feature new member, Todd Beers, followed by an open mic. The reading will be held in the upstairs Community Room in the Pittsford Barnes & Noble on Thursday, January 13 at 7 pm. [...]