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 Callanwolde's historic Conservatory (green house), located behind the main house at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center.
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
2009 Poetry Calendar
Check the Events Calendar web page for more information as new dates are announced.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009; 8:15 pm
Memorial Poetry Reading for John Stone
Free. Public is Invited.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009; 8:15 PM
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, March 11, 2009; 8:15 PM
Poets David Bottoms, Alexa Selph, Willie James King, Stellasue Lee and Tom Lombardo read their work from "After Shocks: The Poetry of Recovery from Life-Shattering Events"
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Wednesday, April 8, 2009; 8:15 PM
Local poets to read from the anthology "Flowers of Flame: Unheard Voices of Iraq", the first collection of Iraqi poetry since the US invasion.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door
Wednesday, May 13, 2009; 8:15 PM
Featured poets Tara Bray and Megan Volpert.
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 10, 2009; Music 7:30 PM; Readings 8:15 PM
Open Mic! Music performance at 7:30 with vocalist Carla Atkinson, accompanied by Gene Ellis on keyboard. 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 8, 2009; 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 12, 2009; 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 9, 2009; 8:15 PM
Featured poets TBA.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009; 8:15 PM
Featured poets TBA.
General Admission $5. Seniors, Students and members pay $3. Tickets are sold at the door.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009; 8:15 PM
Featured poets TBA.
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.