The Packing House Poetry Series (3rd Thursday of the month)
FREE ADMISSION
(DONATIONS GRACIOUSLY ACCEPTED)
Special Note: EC-CHAP is excited to present a new spoken word offering, “The Packing House Poetry Series” - coordinated and managed by regional author Steve Veilleux! Veilleux currently cohosts a monthly open mic event at the Sawdust Cafe in Putnam, and looks forward to the opportunity to feature well-known writers from Connecticut, Massachusetts, and as far away is North Carolina in a monthly event to be held on the third Thursday of each month starting at 6:30 PM.
Steve Veilleux
The inaugural show of The Packing House Poetry Series will be held on September 21, and will feature Massachusetts Beat Poet for Life, Paul Richmond, and relative newcomer Alana Parrott, who brings her dynamic voice and personality to the stage.
The show’s format will consist of two open mic segments as well as a pair of 15-minute slots for each of the featured artists. Intermission will give audience and poet the chance to meet one another and the opportunity to purchase signed publications.
The open-mic segments will provide the opportunity for audience members to read their own original work. We are planning to allow for two half-hour sessions, one at the beginning of the event, and the other at the end. Readers will be given up to five minutes to present, and we will have a signup sheet.
FEATURED WRITERS
PAUL RICHMOND was awarded Beat Poet Laureate three times. He is best described as political, deadpan and wryly humorous delivered in his own style. He has been called, “Assassin of Apathy” He has performed nationally and internationally. He created the project “Do It Now.” He is also a publisher of over 55 writers and has 7 books himself.
ALANA PARROTT is a newly emerging creatrix and performer. After studying Theatre (with a focus in acting and directing) at the University of Rhode Island for the last four years, she provides her audiences with a unique grander than life expression and heart that compliments her provocatively powerful poetry and creates a truly moving experience for all who bare witness. A Massachusetts native destined for greatness, she currently resides in Woonsocket Rhode Island.
Writers who are interested in featuring should reach out to either Steve Veilleux (Veilleuxs50@gmail.com) or Tom Buccino (518-791-9474).
The fall series still has one opening, and there are still a number of openings through May 2024.
Please join us for EC-CHAP’s NEW Spoken Word Series! This program is hosted by the "Eastern Connecticut Center for History, Art, and Performance" (EC-CHAP) and Steve Veilleux. Doors 6:00pm / Presentation 6:30pm. Free Admission - Donations Accepted
Soft drinks and snacks available. We are pleased to offer our exclusive "BYOB&F" model - Bring Your Own Beverage & Food TM (Wine & Beer Only - I.D. Required).
For more information, please call 518-791-9474.