Marin Poet Laureate
'Lyn Follett
was named Marin County's second poet Laureate in May of 2010.
From 2001-2007, along with Susan Terris, 'Lyn published Runes, A Review of Poetry.
Follett's love of poetry is palpable, a joy that underlies
her long career as a published poet, and generous publisher of other
poets' work through Arctos Press.
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ROAR (Reach Out And Read) A Poet Laureate of Marin Program for Poetry in the Community This is an introduction to a new program to bring the reading of poetry to Senior facilities and residences in Marin County. We are looking for poets and lovers of poetry interested in joining a group of over thirty already signed on. We hope by having a large group we can accommodate everyone's schedules and time constraints and still reach senior facilities interested in having us visit and read. We expect to have at least two programs up and running, starting in October 2010. One would be local poets reading some of their own work followed by an 'open mike' for residents to read their own poetry or poems they love. The other would be local poets reading from the canon of familiar poems: poems to awaken memories and old delights. If desired, residents could also bring their own favorites to read aloud, or if preferred, to be read aloud by the visiting poets. Or there could be some combination, depending on suggestions from the facilities. We are also working with Whistlestop, and their programs. We have already done two readings at Smith Ranch to great success/enthusiasm. If you are interested in joining us, or in learning more, please contact 'Lyn Follett at RUNES@AOL.COM. If you know someone you think might enjoy this outreach program, please let them know. This is a poetry program, but you do not need to be a poet to participate. Come and join us. |
Poetry in the High Schools 
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Marin Poetry Center's High School Poetry Program, going strong after more than 20 years,
involves sending poets into the high schools to teach and to excite students
about poetry. Each year a poetry contest is held, with winning poems
published in an anthology.
Winning Poems from Previous Years
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Open Workshop
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Fourth Thursdays at 7 PM, (except
for November & December when it's best to check). At Falkirk Cultural Center,
1408 Mission, San Rafael. This is a free poetry workshop open to anyone interested in sharing his or her poetry, and getting feedback. Bring ten copies of one poem to read aloud and then receive comments as well as hear other works in progress and share your own thoughts. For information, contact Calvin Ahlgren, calvinahlgren@att.net, (415) 497-2495. |
Bookgroup
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Aegis Retirement Community Readings
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Third Fridays at 3 PM MPC hosts a monthly reading at
The Aegis Assisted Living Center in Corte Madera. The reading usually lasts about
one half hour with about one to two poets at each reading.
It is a very casual event and is greatly appreciated by the residents.
MPC members welcome to come and show off your stuff!
For information, contact Gaby094@aol.com. |
| Traveling Poetry Show |
See: Traveling Poetry Show
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| Anthology |
See: MPC Anthology
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| Monthly Reading Series |
See: MPC Events Calendar
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