Stone Soup is taking a holiday break for the rest of 2023. Stone Soup will return on January 6. More information to be announced.
12/27/23
12/20/23
December 20: Stone Soup Online All-Open Mic Hosted by Jon Wesick
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On December 20, in light of recent COVID outbreaks amongst the regular host, Jon Wesick has stepped up to host the final open mic before the holiday weekend.
Join us on November 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 891 7617 7048
Password: 712123
11/26/23
December 13: Gary Duehr Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets nearly every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On December 13, we kick off December with special feature Gary Duehr.
Based in Boston, Gary Duehr has taught poetry and writing for local universities. His MFA is from the University of Iowa Writers Workshop.In 2001 he received an NEA Poetry Fellowship, and he has also received grants and fellowships from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the LEF Foundation, and the Rockefeller Foundation. Journals in which his poems and stories have appeared include Agni, American Literary Review, Chiron Review, Cottonwood, Hawaii Review, Hotel Amerika, Iowa Review, North American Review, and Southern Poetry Review. His books of poetry include Point Blank (In Case of Emergency, 2023), America Hurrah (Grisaille Press, 2017), Potato Chips for Dinner (Cobble Hill Books, 2004), Winter Light (Four Way Books, 1999) and Where Everyone Is Going To (St. Andrews College Press, 1999).
Join us on December 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 884 3591 0565
Password: stonesoup
11/24/23
December 6: Stone Soup Online All-Open Mic
Join us on December 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 886 2862 4471
Password: stonesoup
11/22/23
November 29: Dan Provost Features at Stone Soup Poetry
A former collegiate offensive lineman and football coach for twenty six years, Dan Provost’s poetry has been published both online and in print since 1993. He is the author of 17 books/chapbooks. His latest, Finding Pessoa was released in October by Alien Buddha Press. Dan also has a collection of poems, All in a Pretty Little Row, published by Roadside Press that will debut in November 2023. His work has been nominated for The Best of the Net three times and has read his poetry throughout the United States. He lives in Berlin, New Hampshire with his wife Laura, and dog Bella.
Join us on December 6 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 835 4774 4756
Password: stonesoup
Reminder: No Stone Soup Tonight
Stone Soup is taking a holiday break this week. We'll see you back on November 29 to close out the months. Feature info for next week and December coming soon!
11/14/23
November 15: Toni Rose Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On November 15, we feature poet and activist Toni Rose.
Who is Toni Rose? Well, that depends on who you ask. Trouble to some, Faithful friend to others, Mother, Daughter, Sister, Victim, Survivor, Lover, Fighter, Champion, Confidant, Artist, and Poet. Toni’s poetry has a strong emphasis on the struggles of life. She paints a picture with words that can be heart wrenching truths. Toni Rose is the founder of The Blue Rose, a movement that empowers others to find their voice, speak up and be heard. Toni ‘Blue’ Rose is a spoken word artist who became a maters level clinician who believes in Healing Through Art Therapies. Toni pushes through the dark times, sometimes stumbling, sometimes doubting, but never gives up hope and never gives up the fight. Those that are willing can listen and feel that glimpse into her soul with a gritty, real, heart wrenching and perfect in its imperfection and purpose.
Join us on November 15 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 816 1885 3093
Password: stonesoup
11/8/23
November 8: Stone Soup Online All-Open Mic
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On November 8, we will have our first all-open mic since the summer.
Join us on November 8 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 856 4589 2649
Password: stonesoup
10/30/23
November 1: Jackie Oldham Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On November 1, we kick off the new month with
Jackie Oldham (she/her) is an essayist, poet, blogger, musician, and photographer from Baltimore, MD. Her music videos (guitar, keyboard, and vocals) are on YouTube and Facebook. Her photos (skyscapes, trees, and other subjects) can be seen on Instagram @jacquelyn.oldham.
Join us on November 1 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 828 6405 9946
Password: stonesoup
10/22/23
October 25: Ryk McIntyre Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On October 25, Ryk McIntyre returns for a special Halloween feature. Bring you own horror themed work to the open mic!
Ryk McIntyre has been a presence on the New England poetry scene for decades. He has toured extensively around the continental United States and Canada, appearing on stages as varied as NYC’s New School, Boston’s ICA, Portsmouth NH’s Music Hall, Lollapalooza and the very first “Legends of The Slam” Showcase, at the National Poetry Slam in 2006 in Austin, TX. He has also appeared at countless poetry venues, festivals and house parties. He has been published widely, most notably, in The Worcester Review, Off the Coast, Short Fuse- An Anthology of New Fusion Poets, and Aim for the Head - An Anthology of Zombie Poetry. He has two collections of poetry After Everything Burns (2013 Sargent Press) and The Man at the Door (2018 Broken Head Press). He is currently pursuing a degree, and a second life, in Theater. He currently works at a haunted house and occasionally talks to ghosts.
Join us on October 25 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 856 2093 6869
Password: stonesoup
10/9/23
October 18: Lo Galluccio Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On October
18, Cambridge artist Lo Galluccio comes back to Stone Soup to feature newly published work.
Lo Galluccio is a writer and a vocalist whose most recent work was just released on Červená Barva Press called Not for Amnesia. Other published work includes Hot Rain, on Ibbeston Street Press, a prose-poem memoir on Červená Barva Press,called, Sarasota VII, and a chapbook called Terrible Baubles on Propaganda Press. She served as Poet Populist of Cambridge between 2013 and 2015 and got her MFA in creative writing from Stonecoast in 2019. She lives in Cambridge with her aloof tabby Lucy. Her writings and reviews can be found at www.logalluccio.weebly.com. Her three CDs are on Spotify and Amazon Prime.
Join us on October 18 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 859 3974 6283
Password: stonesoup
9/27/23
October 11: Navah the Buddaphliii Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On October 11, poet, performer and organizer Navah the Buddaphliii returns to our venue.
Navah the Buddaphliii is a phenomenal spoken word artist, published author and coach of the Lizard Lounge slam team. She is a living legend, a slayer of stanzas, master of metaphors, and duchess of double entendres. Her stage presence has captivated audiences from state to state. She has been a part of the poetry community for over 25 years and counting. Her latest poetry collection is Black Cocaine and Colorless Butterflies.
Join us on October 11 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 847 3708 9581
Password: stonesoup
9/20/23
October 4: David R. Surette Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On October 4, Stone Soup Poetry features multiple time feature David R. Surrette, who celebrates the release of his newest collection.
David R. Surette’s new book of poetry is Tonic. He is the author of six other collections including Stable and Easy to Keep, Hard to Keep In, both honored by the Massachusetts Book Awards. His poems have recently featured in the anthology From the Farther Shore: Discovering Cape Cod and the Islands Through Poetry, and 3 Nations Anthology: Native, Canadian & New England Writers, winner of a Maine Book Award. He lives on Cape Cod.
Join us on September 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 835 5703 8430
Password: stonesoup
9/19/23
September 27: Richard Spisak Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On September 27, Stone Soup Poetry features Richard Spisak, who is celebrating the release of his new poetry collection.
Richard Spisak began his artistic career as a light artist in the Lumonics Studios of Mel Tanner, a legendary Light Artist. After serving under Jack Horkheimer as a planetarium operator at the Miami Space-Transit Planetarium, he left to begin traveling with Lumist Kenvin Lyman, whose show Dazzleland Studios traveled across America. Richard later worked as a Laserist with LASERIUM and Laser Productions, served as a technical producer for the festival company PACE Concerts, and later as operations Manager and Senior Producer at WWHP and WTCN-TV in Stuart Florida.
Richard writes for Theatre, TV, radio, and the web. He published two short story collections, Two Small Windows, in a Pair of Mirror Doors, and Between the Silences. Followed by his poetry collection 7370 Allen Drive and the soon-to-be-released STONE POETRY. Richard also produces "POETS of the East", a televised webcast featuring poets from across the globe.
Join us on September 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 847 7712 6938
Password: stonesoup
9/1/23
September 20: Randy Barish Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via
Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On September 20, Stone Soup Poetry welcomes Randy Barish back to the venue for a full-length feature.
Randy Barish grew up in Sharon, MA and was raised by parents who were musicians. He graduated UMass, Amherst with a BA in Journalism/English in 1978. He discovered Nichiren Buddhism in 1989, and this new awareness rekindled his interest in poetry. A regular at Stone Soup in the early 2000's, his poem “My River Lethe” was adapted into Beyond The Lake, an award winning short film by Simon Constantine in 2019. His first collection of poetry, Garden of the Mind, was published this summer by Wilderness House Press.
Join us on September 20 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.The meeting ID is 882 2357 8725
Password: stonesoup
8/30/23
September 13: Dexter Roberts Features at Stone Soup Poetry
Stone Soup Poetry meets every Wednesday online from 7:00-9:00 PM via Zoom. Stay tuned for updates on any future live gatherings. On September 13, Stone Soup Poetry welcomes back Dexter Roberts.
Dexter Roberts' interest in art began with comic books, which, spurred him to sketch draw and eventually paint. His art work consists of abstract, text, symbolic and symptomatic depictions, primarily dealing with perception, representation and language. Poems surfaced in Dexter's art upon recognizing that words also have the power of "splattering the mind with images." The painter-poet is from Guyana, South America and has lived in Boston most of his life.
Dexter Roberts has appeared in or has curated numerous art shows and poetry reading around Boston and Cambridge. He is working on his first book of poems, freestyle slave style, due out next year.
Join us on September 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 881 6407 7712
Dexter Roberts has appeared in or has curated numerous art shows and poetry reading around Boston and Cambridge. He is working on his first book of poems, freestyle slave style, due out next year.
Join us on September 13 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET by clicking this link.
The meeting ID is 881 6407 7712
Password: stonesoup
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