Lehigh Valley local poet Matt Wolf has released a new book of poetry through the new press at the Bethlehem Public Library. Matt is known throughout the Lehigh Valley for his organizing, hosting, and poetry performances. He was recently involved with the Perspectives: Art on Environment program at the Nurture… Continue reading
Thank you to local LV storyteller Denise McCormack for facilitating a workshop this past weekend at the Nurture Nature Center in Easton. Denise guided us through haiku exercises and reflecting on childhood landscapes to begin the process of digging into memoir writing. We shared our initial drafts and talked about… Continue reading
Just sharing that my newest poetry book “The Shouldspeak Disease” is out now, from Naked Bulb Press. After a busy trip of readings on the west coast during the summer, I am back in the LV and happy to share both the trip and the poetry with you. This is… Continue reading
We are fortunate to live in an area with vibrant, diverse art scenes that offer opportunities and events consistently. An open mic can be found every night, somewhere. Brandon Diehl’s “I Hate Poetry” series is still going strong at the Unicorn Theater in Catasaqua, with a mix of featured performers… Continue reading
Head over to Elli Albrecht’s studio in Easton on Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for a multimedia event featuring paintings by Elli Albrecht, poetry by Matt Wolf, and music by Jared Balogh. (You can find their poet pages on this site, Matt Wolf here, Jared Balogh here.) “Reflections… Continue reading
This year’s Perspectives: Art On Environment exhibit has opened at the Nurture Nature Center in Easton at 518 Northampton Street and will run until January 2018. This is the fourth year of this program of partnering artists, explorations on environmental themes, community collaborations, interactive installations, workshops, and literary arts. The… Continue reading
Come hang out at Hava Java Cafe in Allentown on Saturday nights, from 6-9 p.m. for a weekly open mic hosted by Steven Wohl. Musicians, poets, and performers of all styles are welcome. Please support the venue with a purchase and “like” them on Facebook! We will add this to… Continue reading
Terra Cafe in Downtown Easton will continue to host periodic Open Mic Nights, every other Thursday, welcoming musicians and poets for intimate performances in their cozy space. Hosted by Shannon Clarke, the event notices are typically listed on Facebook and you can find them on the page for Terra Cafe… Continue reading
I recently came across a sewn microchap set aside in a pile that I brought in as samples of chapbooks for students, to show some examples of handmade poetry books that might inspire their own. Cleveland Wall’s “Regarding Certain Stalwart Integers: A Primer” is an understated, simple book no more… Continue reading
We are pretty stoked to announce that a printed zine is in the works for August 2017, featuring poetry and art of the Lehigh Valley. Produced by small press/ zine distro/ LV Poetry organizer Elynn Alexander, it will be made in the old school style of her old zines with… Continue reading
New Jersey Poet Brandon Diehl didn’t know what to expect when he launched a new reading series at the Unicorn Theater in Catasaqua, PA. “I Hate Poetry” combines featured poets and an open mic in a free, BYOB art space. A few weeks in, and the series is already drawing… Continue reading
