We will try to update this post with virtual programs and updates, to facilitate connections while social distancing. Please check out the regular posts below. If you are new here, there are a few things that you might want to know.
Lehigh Valley Poetry is a loosely defined, geographically ambiguous volunteer operation with the goal of establishing a framework for collaboration and community. We work together on events, programs, workshops, and to generally serve the cause of poetry- wherever that takes us. That said, we also have a voluntary “directory” section to help poets connect directly with one another and discover each other’s projects. Inclusion is simple, just request and provide your information. If you don’t reach out, we are not going to hunt people down.
We host a weekly “virtual” poetry salon and open mic on Monday evenings, from 8:30-9:30 (ish) EST on zoom. All are welcome to join, share, check in, share updates, and share your poems. This is informal, a mix of poetry related topics and sharing. No obligation, casual. You can check out the “events” tab on Facebook (Lehigh Valley Poetry) for the most up to date details. We are also on Instagram, etc. We will also keep this post “pinned” to the top over here so you can see what’s coming up. Updates below.
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Lehigh Valley Poetry Virtual Salon. Mondays, 8:30 PM EST. Zoom Platform. See “Events” on the Lehigh Valley Poetry Facebook page for the link. If you have not used Zoom, we will add instructions on here. (See tabs above, for using Zoom) LVP is also on Instagram, and #lehighvalleypoetry .
Easton Book Festival: We are happy to participate in the Easton Book Festival, which will be virtual this year. Event information will be posted below, and you can check out all of the events on the Easton Book Festival Website.
Virtual Muse: The regular performance series dates for Tuesday Muse will be online, as “Virtual Muse: Tuesday Muse Online Open Mic” These events are also on Facebook, on the Tuesday Muse page. You can also find Tuesday Muse on Instagram. #tuesdaymuselehighvalley Update: The Tuesday Muse venue is still not available, so it looks like the plan is to finish out the season until December 2020 online.
We are looking for poems for LVP Online- so if you have something that you would like to share, please send it to our gmail- lehighvalleypoetry@gmail.com INFO HERE
Poetry Month… And Beyond. LVP Poetry Postcards. We will also be organizing a poetry postcard list. This will be managed through a facebook group, Lehigh Valley Poetry Postcards. Join if you feel so inclined. We will be adding a file to the group when it picks up some action. Participants do not have to live in the Lehigh Valley. Anyone with interest is welcome to connect and take part. You can also post photos and share.
Lehigh Valley Poets- Facebook Group. Feel free to reach out in the group, and stay in touch. Search on FB for “Lehigh Valley Poets”. (A group associated with the Lehigh Valley Poetry page, but not the same thing. The group is for discussions)
Stick Figure Poetry- This open mic and workshop series, typically held at the Meuser Library in Easton, will be on Zoom until further notice. Please check out their Facebook page and group. (Stick Figure Poetry) Third Thursday of the month. They also have an online poetry space for your submissions, check that out here.
Berks Bards has ongoing virtual readings, workshops, and activities. You can check out their page here.
Libraries Online: The local libraries have virtual poetry events as well, and that is a good resource for people who are looking to connect so be sure to check out those schedules as virtual events are added.
Book And Puppet, the book store in Easton, has online puppet shows for both children and adults. Check them out on facebook and explore live events exploring myth, dreams, and whimsical creations. They post events regularly on their facebook page.
