Callanwolde hosts a poetry reading on various Wednesday evenings. Coordinated by members of the Poetry at Callanwolde committee, guest poets frequently include nationally and internationally-renowned poets, in addition to local talents. Open-mic poetry readings are generally held several times each year, when local poets may sign up to give readings of their own work. Poetry Readings are held in the unique setting of the library in Callanwolde's historic mansion at 980 Briarcliff Rd., NE, Atlanta.
Featured Poets
Poets interested in reading at Callanwolde as a featured poet (one of two poets scheduled for an hour-long program) may submit five poems and a cover letter with bio including publication credits and/or performance history to the selection committee at cfacpoetry@gmail.com
2010 Poetry Calendar
Check the Events Calendar web page for more information as new dates are announced.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010; 8:00 pm
Open Mic Poetry Reading
Open Mic! The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Wednesday, February 10, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets Robin Kemp and Anne Webster.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Wednesday, March 10, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets Blake Leland and Tania Rochelle.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Wednesday, April 14, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets to be announced.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Wednesday, May 12, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets to be announced.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Callanwolde's Summer Coffee House Series with open-mic poetry readings and live
entertainment will be presented June-August. Coffee will be served.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010; Music 7:30 PM; Readings 8:15 PM
Open Mic! Music performance at 7:30 (featured artist TBA). Open mic readings at 8:15. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010; Music 7:30 PM; Readings 8:15 PM
Open Mic! Music performance at 7:30 (featured artist TBA). Open mic readings at 8:15. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010; Music 7:30 PM; Readings 8:15 PM
Open Mic! Music performance at 7:30 (featured artist TBA). Open mic readings at 8:15. The first ten poets to call and sign up at 404-872-5338 ext. 228 will have the opportunity to read for 5 minutes.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets to be announced.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets to be announced.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010; 8:00 PM
Featured poets Alice Lovelace and Alice Teeter.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Callanwolde invites you to visit Poetry Atlanta for more information about poetry readings in the Atlanta area.