The Poetic City Festival ran through March and April 2021 at a multitude of venues in and around Canberra. Together with a band of willing helpers, local poet Jacqui Malins put together an extensive program of poetry readings, workshops, installations and other events. The Festival opened on 15 March with the launch of Issue 8… Read More Poetic City 2021: Canberra
I’ve been out and about showcasing my new book of haiku, breaking my journey. In February, I read at the Manning Clark House Poetry Book Fair while, in March, I read at the Brush With Poetry afternoon in Binalong, New South Wales. Both were very enjoyable events. The Poetry Book Fair was held at Smith’s… Read More breaking my journey: out and about
The final Brush With Poetry for the year will be held on Sunday 24 November 2019. In addition to the usual open mic readings, Laurie McDonald will appear as feature poet for the afternoon. Laurie writes and performs Australian ‘bush’ poetry and other poems capturing his quirky observations from life. Laurie describes most of his… Read More Laurie McDonald at Brush With Poetry
Spring is here, the sun is shining and the flowers are blooming. So it’s the perfect time to get along to Binalong for the next Brush With Poetry which will be held on Sunday, 29 September 2019. The venue will be the Café on Queen at 15 Queen Street, Binalong, New South Wales. Coffee, cake… Read More Brush With Poetry: 29 September 2019
Robyn Sykes and myself will MC another Brush With Poetry in Binalong, New South Wales, on Sunday 26 May 2019. The venue will be the Café on Queen at 15 Queen Street. Coffee, cake and light lunches will be available and you are welcome to bring your own drinks such as wine or beer. Please… Read More Brush With Poetry: 26 May 2019
The Brush With Poetry is back again for 2019. Enjoy a wonderful afternoon of open mic poetry in the picturesque village of Binalong, New South Wales. The date is Sunday 31 March 2019 and the venue is the Café On Queen at 15 Queen St, Binalong. Please arrive at 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start. Brush… Read More Brush With Poetry: 31 March 2019
The final Brush With Poetry for 2018 will be held on Sunday 25 November. Brush With Poetry, which provides a wonderful afternoon of open mic poetry, is organised by the Binalong Arts Group. Entry is free, though a small donation is appreciated. As always, Brush With Poetry will kick off at 2:00pm so please arrive around… Read More Brush With Poetry: 25 November 2018
Dr Robyn Rowland AO will be the featured poet for this month’s Brush With Poetry at the Black Swan Gallery and Café in Binalong, New South Wales. The date to remember is Sunday 29 July 2018. Please arrive around 1:30pm for a 2:00pm start. Coffee, wine and cake will be available during the afternoon. Robyn… Read More Robyn Rowland at Brush With Poetry
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