Summary

Poet Laureate Events Planned Through 2027

AmesburyMay 18, 20261 min read

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The Poet Laureate Support Committee scheduled public poetry events, including a July 15 karaoke fundraiser, an August 12 Evening with the Poets, a November 10 Flatbread fundraiser, and five open mics running from September 2026 through March 2027.

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What this means

Residents can attend several upcoming Poet Laureate events, including a public forum at the Cultural Center and recurring open mics. Funding remains unresolved for Tapestry of Voices and Garden of Verses; the committee noted that Chris Bryant can apply directly to the Amesbury Cultural Council. The committee also approved the previous meeting’s minutes.

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Approved the minutes of the previous meeting.
Scheduled a karaoke fundraiser for July 15, 2026, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Barewolf Brewery.
Planned an Evening with the Poets for August 12, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Cultural Center; the event will be open to the public.
Scheduled a Flatbread fundraiser for November 10, 2026, and discussed a possible additional fundraiser in April.
Set open mic dates for September 9, October 14, and November 18, 2026, and February 17 and March 10, 2027.
Identified direct application to the Amesbury Cultural Council as a potential funding path for Tapestry of Voices and Garden of Verses.

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