September 29 is an internationally special day for poets and writers. Many of you may have heard of the 100 Thousand Poets for Change initiative. Basically this is an international fellowship of poets and writers who are concerned about the state of our world and nations. If you are not aware of this movement, please visit the official website at http://www.bigbridge.org/100thousandpoetsforchange/?page_id=13931
As of today, more than 700 communities worldwide have scheduled events on September 29, and more are added daily. So let's get together and have our own voices heard!
As part of this international event, FutureCycle Press (Robert S. King) and Writers Circle (Glenda
Beall) have scheduled an open-mic reading on Saturday, September 29, 2012, from
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Grove Enterprises
building located at 7540 Highway 64 West, Brasstown NC 28902. Brasstown is situated between Murphy
and Hayesville NC and is about two hours from Atlanta or Knoxville. There is
plenty of parking.
You are invited to
come listen and/or read your original works of poetry or prose. Authors
may also bring their books for sale at a table we provide. FutureCycle Press is
particularly pleased to announce that it will have its new anthology, American Society: What Poets See, available
for sale at the reading.
If you wish to read, please bring poems or prose pieces that do not exceed three minutes each. Depending on the number of readers, we may have time for more than one title per reader, so bring two or three of your works. Before the reading, please time your work to make sure it fits the allotted minutes.
We are not requiring that you read specifically on the subject of social issues, though you are encouraged to do so. It is more important that you show up and participate in whatever way you feel comfortable.
Please invite your friends and family as well. It would be helpful if you can let us know ahead of time if you plan to come and especially if you plan to read. An RSVP is not required, but having an idea of the numbers will help us plan the program. Please email Robert,rsking@futurecycle.org, if you plan to come. Also mention if you will bring books to sell.
We hope to see you there!
If you wish to read, please bring poems or prose pieces that do not exceed three minutes each. Depending on the number of readers, we may have time for more than one title per reader, so bring two or three of your works. Before the reading, please time your work to make sure it fits the allotted minutes.
We are not requiring that you read specifically on the subject of social issues, though you are encouraged to do so. It is more important that you show up and participate in whatever way you feel comfortable.
Please invite your friends and family as well. It would be helpful if you can let us know ahead of time if you plan to come and especially if you plan to read. An RSVP is not required, but having an idea of the numbers will help us plan the program. Please email Robert,rsking@futurecycle.org, if you plan to come. Also mention if you will bring books to sell.
We hope to see you there!
Robert S. King and Glenda Beall
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Directions to Venue:
From Murphy NC, take Highway 64 East toward
Hayesville. Go 6+ miles and look for Grove Enterprises sign on left. Turn left
at the driveway, go up the hill, turn left into the parking lot, and park on the
side of the building facing highway 64. Once inside the building, please
register at the front desk.
From Hayesville, NC, take Highway 64 West toward
Murphy. Go 7+ miles and look for Grove Enterprises sign on right. Turn right in
front of the sign, go up the hill and into the building's parking lot on the
left. Park on the front side of the building facing Highway 64. Once inside the
building, please register at the front desk.
Signs will be posted outside the building to help
guide you.
