Happy Birthday, Wayne-Daniel Berard

 

 

South Shore Poetry & Music Update August 2017

Information courtesy of Rich Berg.

South Shore Poetry & Music Update July 2017

Information courtesy of Rich Berg.

South Shore Poetry & Music Update April 2017

Information courtesy of Rich Berg.

Poetry & Music Update April 2017

South Shore Poetry & Music Update March 2017

Information courtesy of Rich Berg.

Sunday March 5^th  12-3pm

POETRY: The Art of Words/

Mike Amado Memorial Series

Music Feature: Dou: Rose Kanj and Louis Apollon

Poetry Features: Tom Daley& Sandee Storey

Open Mic follows Music & Poetry Features

Poetry Bookings: Jack Scully email: jackptaow36@gmail.com

Music Bookings: Rich Berg email: beachchair@verizon.net

Hosts: Jack Scully, Rene Schwiesow & Tim Reed

Doors Open 11:30am, Website: ptaow.com

Free admission & refreshments

Location: Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Plymouth , MA

 

Saturday March 11^th, 10am-12pm

Writing & Editing Poetry Workshop

SESSION 7:  Mar 11^th, 1^st Hr. Complex Emotions:  Writing about Anger, Fear & Pain

                       Editing Technique: Perspective - Does your Poem resonate an emotion truth?                                   2^nd Hr. Read & Hear your Poem Read

Jan-May 2017 1^st Hr. Content,   2^nd Hr. Read & Hear your Poem Read

SPRING SESSIONS:

Session 8   Apr 8th      1^st Hr.  The Soul of a Poem:  Walking into a Poem

Session 9   May 13th  1^st Hr.  Paranormal:  Afterlife, Apparitions: Déjà vu, Mediums…

Workshops are free & intended for adults at any writing level

Instructors-Easton Poets: George Comeaux & Rich Berg

Comments: beachchair@verizon.net, website: amesfreelibrary.org

Location: Ames Free Library/Queset House,

53 Main St. N. Easton , MA, 2^nd  Fl. Conference Room

 

Thursday March 16^th

For the Love of Words, Artist Interviews & Performances

3^rd Thursday, every month, 7-9pm

Poetry Artist: Lisa Starr                                            

Music Artist: Cherie D Collins

 

2017 Recording Session Artist Schedule:

Month     Date      Poetry/Storytelling Artist(s)         Music Artist(s)      

Jan          19^th       Thea Iberall                                     Robert Bendt

Feb         16^th       Mike Laureanno                              Haley Hewitt

Mar         16^th       Lisa Starr                                        CD Collins

April        20^th       Johnny Flaherty                              Kate Chadbourne

May         18^th       Richard Fox                                    Bill Alberti

June        15^th       Linda Thayer                                   Dave Jackson

July         20^th       Art Collins                                       Kenny Ruetenik

Aug         17^th       Astrid Drew                                     Chuck Vermette Sr

Sept        21^st        Cheryl Perreault/Steve Rapson      Tony Brown/Steve Cafaro

Oct          19^th       Zvi Sesling                                      Bill Motte

Nov         16^th       Bruce Marcus                                 Jim Palana

Dec         21^st        Miriam O’Neal                                 Andrew Cook

Hosts: George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg

Bookings & info: beachchair@verizon.net

Doors open 6:30pm. Website: eastoncat.org

Location: ECAT Studios  50 Oliver St. N. Easton , MA

Jason Wright on TV (and also the internet)

In October, Oddball Magazine's Jason Wright was on Rich Berg's show For The Love of Words along with musician Collete OConnnor. You can watch it here.
 

Poetry and Music Update December 2016

Information courtesy of Rich Berg.

Saturday Dec 3^rd  10am-12pm

'Methods & Madness-Developing the Successful Poet'
Session 4: Resources            

1^st Hour: Professional Development:

               Poetry & Artist Communities, Online, Agencies,

               Groups, Foundations, Universities…

2^nd Hour: Reading & Writing Skills

               Read your poem & hear your poem read

Writing samples at any stage of completeness encouraged.

Workshops are free & intended for adults at any writing level.

Instructors-Easton Poets: George Comeaux & Rich Berg

Comments: beachchair@verizon.net, website: amesfreelibrary.org

Location: Ames Free Library/Queset House,

53 Main St. N. Easton , MA, 2^nd  Fl. Conference Rm.

Sunday December 11^th 12-3pm

POETRY: The Art of Words/

Mike Amado Memorial Series

Music Feature: Mike Dakota

Poetry Features: Lori Desrosier & David P. Miller

Open Mic following the Music & Poetry Features

Poetry Bookings: Jack Scully email: jackptaow36@gmail.com

Music Bookings: Rich Berg email: beachchair@verizon.net

Hosts: Jack Scully, Rene Schwiesow & Tim Reed

Doors Open 11:30am, Website: ptaow.com

Free admission & refreshments.

Location: Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Plymouth , MA

 

Thursday December 16^th 8am-1pm

2016 Student Day of Poetry

Selected Readings , Workshops & Student Open Mic

Host: Mass Poetry

Location: UMass Boston

Contact: Sara Siegel, Program Director, Mass Poetry

sara@masspoetry.org

 

Thursday December 16^th 7-9pm

For the Love of Words

Artist Interviews & Performances

Poetry Artist: Louise Derry Wells

Music Artist:  Sweet Wednesday

Hosts: George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg

Bookings & info: beachchair@verizon.net

Doors open 6:30pm. Website: eastoncat.org

Location: ECAT Studios  50 Oliver St. N. Easton , MA

 

Poetry & Music Update, November 2016

 Information courtesy of Rich Berg

Friday November 11^th  6:00-8:00 pm

True Storytelling

Featured Storytellers:  Dot Walsh,  Rich Berg & Bobby Blair

Theme: “Worth Fighting For”

Followed by:  Names from the hat for audience stories.

$15 admission offers a seat, name in the hat and baked

pastry desserts, coffee, tea or hot chocolate.

Limited Seating: Advanced email reservation strongly recommended.

Facilitated by: Cheryl Perreault, cbperreault@gmail.com, 508 596- 6228

Location: Bittersweet Co. Café, 28 Main St. Hopkinton MA.

 

Saturday Nov 12th 10am-12pm

'Methods & Madness-Developing the Successful Poet'
Session 3: Getting Published, Guest Speaker, Author John Holgerson

1^st Hour: Professional Development

Manuscript Prep. Editing & Reviews, References, Fees & Compensation

2^nd Hour: Reading & Writing Skills

Read your poem & hear your poem read

Writing samples at any stage of completeness encouraged.

Workshops are free & intended for adults at any writing level.

Instructors-Easton Poets: George Comeaux & Rich Berg

Comments: beachchair@verizon.net, website: amesfreelibrary.org

Location: Ames Free Library/Queset House,

53 Main St. N. Easton , MA, 2^nd  Fl. Conference Rm.

Sunday November 13th^th 12-3pm

POETRY: The Art of Words

Mike Amado Memorial Series

Music Feature: Steve Gabovich & Diane Barry [The Senescents]

Poetry Features: Douglas Bishop & Chris Toto Zaremba

Open Mic following the Music & Poetry Features

Poetry Bookings: Jack Scully email: jackptaow36@gmail.com

Music Bookings: Rich Berg email: beachchair@verizon.net

Hosts: Jack Scully, Rene Schwiesow & Tim Reed

Doors Open 11:30am, Website: ptaow.com

Free admission & refreshments.

Location: Plymouth Center for the Arts

11 North St. Plymouth , MA

 

Thursday November 17^th 7-9pm

For the Love of Words

Artist Interviews & Performances

Poetry Artist: Yunus Quddus

Music Artist:  Andy & Judy Daigle

Hosts:  George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg

Bookings & info: beachchair@verizon.net

Doors open 6:30pm. Website: eastoncat.org

Location: ECAT Studios  50 Oliver St. N. Easton , MA

 

News from the Easton Poetry Scene

All information courtesy of Rich Berg. The earliest event takes place this Saturday. For more information, email him at  beachchair@verizon.net

SEPTEMBER 2016

Saturday Sept 10 th , 10am-12pm Poetry Workshop: Open House 'Methods & Madness-Developing the Successful Poet' Informal Open House - New Theme & New Format Stop in, ask questions, get info. light refreshments Hosts: George Comeaux & Rich Berg Location: Ames Free Library/Queset House 53 Main St. N. Easton , MA, 2 nd Fl. Conference Rm.

Thursday Sept. 15 th , 7-9pm, Doors open 6:30pm. For the Love of Words – Artist Interviews & Performances Poetry Artist: Susan Becker Music Artist: Andrew Lewis To be in the studio audience, email: beachchair@verizon,net Hosts: George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg Location: ECAT Studios 50 Oliver St, N. Easton , MA. 2 nd Fl.

Saturday Sept 17 th 6-9pm Stars Under the Stars - ECAT’s 2 nd Annual Celebration of the Arts Music Performances: LuRose - Rose Kanj & Louis Apollon, Mike Shea, The Senescents - Steve Gabovich & Diane Barry Poetry Performance: Philip Hasouris Film Shorts, Producer Recognition, Free Admission, facebook.com/eastoncat Host: Rich Berg Location: Governor Ames Estate, Front Lawn Performance Area 35 Oliver St, N. Easton , MA . Rain Location: ECAT Bldg. 50 Oliver St .

Sunday Sept. 25 th 1-3pm Poetry the Art of Words Poetry Showcase-Features: Bill Alberti, Lawrence Kessenich, Jennifer Markel, Judith Partelow, Lisa Sullivan & David Surette Poetry Bookings: Jack Scully, email: jackptaow36@gmail.com Music Bookings: Rich Berg, email: beachchair@verizon.net Location: Plymouth Center for the Arts, 11 North St. Plymouth , MA , ptaow.com

Moira Linehan and Laura B. Whitmore Tomorrow at For The Love of Words

Tomorrow night at the Ames Free Library. Information courtesy of host Rich Berg.

For the Love of Words, Thursday June 16th 2016

Info provided by Rich Berg, who is hosting the event alongside

Tonight: For The Love of Words

Courtesy of Rich Berg.

FOR THE LOVE OF WORDS

Artist Interviews & Performances

Thursday May 19th 2016, 7-9 pm

Poet Lawrence Nunes: is a Minister, Community Leader, Poet, Singer, Actor & Playwright. He’s a founding member along with fellow Poet/Actors Marlon Carey, Art Collins, & Yunus Quddus of 'Brother's Keeper’, a poetry theater ensemble that empowers young males to work hard to reach their potential. He’s published 2 books & has been the opener for Peabo Bryson, Denise Williams, Patti Austin, James Ingram & ‘The Funk Brothers’, who are known for being the sound behind many successful Motown artists. As a community leader Lawrence is dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering with homelessness & drug addiction. He’s a member of the mentoring initiative ‘300 Men’ & served in the United States Navy.


Musician Ilene Springer: is a Singer/Songwriter & guitar player. Her radiant voice, impassioned guitar playing & discerning lyrics set the stage for a musical experience that is both elegant & stirring as well as dramatic & sassy. With her Dad as a classically trained pianist who also writes musicals for community theatre, it wasn’t long until Ilene was in the high school chorus & in her early teens started writing her own songs. Influenced by John Denver, Barbara Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, Adele, & Eva Cassidy, Ilene hopes her music makes a difference in peoples lives. She performs at festivals & venues as well as on cable TV & radio. She’s recorded 2 original CDS- ‘Love Passing Thru’ & "Matter of Time’. Her latest release ‘Gotta Be Brave’ is due out by the end of this Summer.





Thank you to The Ames Free Library, The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District, & The Trustees of Reservations for Supporting the Arts & this program.

To be a part of the studio audience email beachchair@verizon.net. Doors open 6pm.

For the Love of Words is filmed at ECAT Studios, 50 Oliver St, N. Easton , MA .

Hosts: Alan Howarth, George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg


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For The Love of Words Airs Tomorrow

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FOR THE LOVE OF WORDS 
Artist Interviews & Performances

Thursday March 3rd, 2016, 7-9 pm

Poetry Artist: Alice Kociemba is a Psychotherapist, Author, Poet, Venue Host & Workshop Facilitator. She is a member of the Advisory Board &
Program Committee of the Mass Poetry Festival & the Guest Editor for Common Threads, an annual outreach project by Masspoetry.org. Alice has been published in many literary magazines, interviewed by The Boston Globe, the Cape Cod Poetry Review & is the author of Death of Teaticket Hardware, which won an International Merit Award from the Atlanta Review.

Alice does most of her writing in the morning from her house overlooking the Coonamesset River . ‘This is the place you relax & unwind from the stress in the world’, and where she authored her new poetry book Bourne Bridge published by Turning Point Books. She can be reached through
Facebook & Masspoetry.org. 

Music Artist: The Senescents are Steve Gabovitch & Diane Barry. This duo features at music festivals & local venues & are regulars at many open mic’s. Their renditions of favorites as far back as the 50's are superb as they switch between melody & harmony several times during a song without missing a beat. With strong vocal harmonies as are their calling card, it’s easy to get wrapped up in songs such as "Brown Eyed Girl" & "California Dreaming." 

Diane has a gospel choir background that includes the Boston Pops Community Choir. Steve’s been singing & playing guitar & flute in duos for over 15 years. The Senescents are simply a joy to listen to. They can be found on Facebook & their website, TheSenescents.com 

Thank you to The Ames Free Library, The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District,
& The Trustees of Reservations for Supporting the Arts & this program.

To be a part of the studio audience email beachchair@verizon.net. Doors open 6pm.

For the Love of Words is filmed at ECAT Studios, 50 Oliver St, N. Easton , MA .

Hosts: Alan Howarth, George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg

 

For the Love of Words in January

FOR THE LOVE OF WORDS

Artist Interviews & Performances

3rd Thursday every month
 
Jan 21st 2016

7-9 pm

Poetry Artist: Kelly DuMar is a Boston area playwright, poet & creative writing workshop facilitator for literary and theatre arts organizations. Many of Kelly's poems are published in literary magazines & she is the 2014 winner of the Lit House Press Poetry Chapbook award for “All These Cures”. Her plays, also award winning, have been produced across the U.S. & Canada . She can be reached through Social media and at kellydumar.com.


Music Artists: Rick Gottlieb is a fingerstyle guitarist, singer-songwriter. His strong soaring voice, storytelling, & guitar playing enable him to effortlessly deliver a broad range of emotionally reflective & lightly humorous music. He’s featured at venues throughout New England & New York, is a regular at many local open mics & is currently working on his 3rd CD. Rick is genuine, delightful & very entertaining. You can reach him at rickgottlieb.net


Thank you to The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District, The Ames Free Library,
& The Trustees of Reservations for supporting Poetry, the Arts & this program.

For the Love of Words is filmed before a live studio audience at ECAT Studios 50 Oliver St, N. Easton , MA. To be a part of the studio audience email

beachchair@verizon.net. Doors open 6pm.

Hosts: Alan Howarth, George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg

Next Thursday December 17: For The Love of Words

Courtesy of Rich Berg...

For The Love of Words

Artist Interviews & Performances
3rd Thursday every month

Thursday Dec. 17th 2015
7-9 pm 



Poetry Artist: Marguerite Guzman Bouvard is the author of 8 poetry books, & has received
awards from, the Quarterly Review of Literature & the MassBook Award in poetry. She’s received
grants from the Puffin & Danforth foundation & has had residencies at several artist's retreats.
Marguerite is also the author of 12 non-fiction books about human rights, grief, illness, & the
impact of combat on veterans.
She’s a former professor of Political Science & Poetry, & is now a Resident Scholar at the
Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University.



Music Artists: Kim Moberg & Ric Allendorf met at an open mic in 2014 & quickly discovered
they shared a love for genres spanning from traditional folk to contemporary music. These singer-
songwriters have eclectic taste, layered harmonies, & smooth guitars that take us from Bonnie
Raitt & Johnny Cash through the Beatles right into Lori McKenna & The Stray Birds. Their passion
for music & lyrics tells a story that blends beautifully to parallel the emotional heart of every song.
The duo is recording a CD to be released in 2016. They can be found on their Facebook fan page:
‘Kim & Ric’. Samples are available at soundcloud.com. You can reach them at: kimma59@comcast.net.

Thank you to The Easton Shovel Town Cultural District, The Ames Free Library,
& The Trustees of Reservations for supporting Poetry, the Arts & this program.

For the Love of Words is filmed before a live studio audience at ECAT Studios
50 Oliver St, N. Easton, MA. To be a part of the studio audience email
beachchair@verizon.net. Doors open 6pm.

Hosts: Alan Howarth, George Comeaux, John Holgerson & Rich Berg.

For The Love of Words, Thursday Nov. 19th 2015

Information courtesy of Rich Berg. The Facebook invite page is here.

For The Love of Words, This Thursday October 15

Information via Rich Berg.