Austin Poetry Society Museletter
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November Monthly Meeting
The Monthly Meeting will be November 16, 1:30-3pm at the Carver Public Library,
1161 Angelina St., Austin
. The presenter is Sandi Horton. She will talk about Waco WordFest and how to submit to its anthology, discuss her ekphrastic poetry that has been on tour for over two years with textile artist Suzann Thompson, and perform poetry with original compositions played on a variety of native flutes
Bio:
Sandi Horton
is passionate about writing and performing poetry and music.
In April 2019, Sandi performed at the ARAS Art and Psyche International Conference in Santa Barbara, CA. Sandi presented her poetry at the TACWT conferences in 2018 and 2019. S
he was the 2018 Writer-in-Residence for Langdon Review of the Arts in Texas. Sandi on the Waco Cultural Arts Festival Board of Directors and currently serves on the Advisory Board. She has been the WCAF WordFest chairperson for 5 years and has the Anthology editor from 2016-2019. In Sept. 2016, Sandi co-founded the HOT (Heart of Texas) Poets Society. She compiled the 2018 anthology for the PST summer conference. Her poetry has been published in numerous anthologies and journals. She also has three books of published poetry
My House of Poetry
(2014),
Where is Yonder?
(2017), and
Restore Thyself: Being in Granbury
(2018). Ten original music compositions performed by Sandi on her CD
Native Flute Journeys
was released in June 2018. Sandi completed a BME (music) from Texas Tech University and a MS (Ed Psy.) from Baylor University. She worked in public schools as a band director and school counselor for 19 years. She and her husband Jeff have two granddaughters and a houseful of rescue dogs.
Invite Someone New
Know anyone who is a writer or wannabe writer or poet or reader of poems? Forward them a copy of the newsletter. We are better when more interested folks attend.
Best Austin Poetry 2017-2018
The 2017-2018 volume of
Best Austin Poetry is available for just $1.75 at Lulu.com. The book contains all of the first place poems from the 2018 Annual Awards, and the 2017-2018 Monthly Contest winners. Order copies for your friends and family!
Lulu.com
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APS Officers 2019-2020
President – VACANT
Vice-President – Diana Conces
Secretary – Claire Vogel Camargo
Communications Director – Carie Juettner
Treasurer – Michael D. Jones
Membership Director – Sonny Regelman
Member at Large – Christa Pandey
Member at Large – VACANT
* Newsletter Editor – Jeffrey Taylor
* Anthology Editor – Diana Conces
The positions of President and Member at Large are currently vacant. If you or someone you know is interested in working with the Austin Poetry Society to organize meetings and events, plan contests, and help involve members in the Austin poetry community, please email us at
austinpoetrysociety@gmail.com
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APS Board Profile
Christa Pandey
recently rejoined the board as Member-at-Large after an absence of ten years. She had been 2nd VP in 2008 -10. During the
intervening years she honed her poetry, seeing it published locally, regionally and nationally. After her first chapbook (“Southern Seasons” from Finishing Line Press in 2011) she grew wings to publish two chapbooks on her own in 2013 (Maya, Hummingbird Wings). This summer she compiled a new chapbook “Who am I? Who are We?” which addresses her societal concerns. All chapbooks are available at Amazon.com.
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Saturday Critique Group
All 2019 dates are Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm:
- Dec 14 - NW Hills UMC, Rm. 101
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Open Mic Night
The November Open Mic conflicts with Thanksgiving, as always, and is canceled. This year the same happens with the day after Christmas. See you in January 2020.
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Poetry Contests and Calls for Submissions
Visions International
has started looking for poems for the 2020 issues. We hope to see work from our friends back in Austin. Our Website is:
www.visionsi.com
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Borderlands: Texas Poetry Review is soliciting submissions for Issue 52 on the theme of Change. Submissions close December 15. Details
here.
Austin International Poetry Festival anthology (di-vêrsé-city) submissions are now open. They close on February 28, 2020. Guidelines
here.
TOMORROW'S POETS TODAY
celebrates poetry by youth, who will be the poets of tomorrow. Please share this possibility of publication with any interested parties. We trust the Anthology of Youth Poetry will be published in April 2020 –
National Poetry Month,
which is why we seek your submissions now, with a deadline of December 1, 2019. Thanks for sharing this information with all youth poets. Please use the form at
TPT-2020.doc (this is an MS Word file on the editor's personal Website, http://zaml.us)
. Submission guidelines and instructions are in the form.
Kaye Abikhaled, Submissions
Louise Gail Richardson. Editor
Note: I incorrectly attributed this to Austin International Poetry Festival. It has no connection to AIPF.
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Kallisto Gaia Press Contemporary Poetry Chapbook Prize - 28-48 pages of contemporary poetry. Winner will receive $800, publication by Kallisto Gaia Press, 20 copies of the chapbook, $300 stipend toward travel to Austin for our release event, and up to 20 Advance Review Copies (ARCs) to be sent to reviewers and award sponsors chosen by the winner. Submission window closes at midnight CST on December 31, 2019. Submissions and details
here
Member Publication News
Kaye V. Abikhaled, Counselor for the Austin area, was fortunate to attend APS' monthly poetry and music meeting. She read two of her poems to an attentive APS audience and was impressed how well Louise Gail Richardson handled the proceedings as M.C. Answering the call for the need of a typewriter, Kaye donated her unused machine to Lynn Herrick at this occasion. Kaye will be featured at Parsons House, 1
130 Camino La Costa, Austin, November 10.
Jeffrey Taylor had "The Water Connects" published in
WordFest 2019 anthology and "Desperately Made Boats" and "Poem in Two Voices" published in
Blue Hole, the Georgetown Poetry Festival anthology.
Janelle Curlin-Taylor had "Through the Ozarks" published in
Blue Hole, the Georgetown Poetry Festival anthology.
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Waco WordFest
The Waco WordFest, October 4-6, featured
Loretta Diane Walker. Mike Guinn gave a very supportive presentation. Both are well worth traveling to hear.
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Group photos at the 2019 Waco WordFest, October 3-6. Left photo is the participants from the Open Mic at the Baylor Treasure Library. The feature, Loretta Diane Walker, is back row in the hat. The host, Sandi Horton, is back row left in the blue blouse. Right photo is near the end of the WordFest in the Waco Convention Center.
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Georgetown Poetry Festival
Mike and Joyce Gullickson hosted the Georgetown Poetry Festival, October 19, at the Georgetown Library. Laurnce Musgrove did a workshop on the
Cause and Effects of Happiness
and Diana Conces workshopped her
Poetry Game
. Readings from the 2020 Texas Poetry Calendar and
Blue Hole
, the festival anthology followed.
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Group photo from the Georgetown Poetry Festival, October 19, 2019,
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Hosts, please e-mail featured poets and schedule changes, including the first week of next month, to
musecarta@gmail.com
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Saturday, November 2, 1:30-3pm, Poetry in Motion, Round Rock Library,
216 E. Main St., Round Rock
, Meeting Room B. Poets can share their work in a fun-filled family friendly environment. Hosted by Nadine Flowers and E.B. Staples.
Saturday, November 2nd, 7-9pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
The Lion & The Pirate Open Mic.
In association with Art Spark Texas (formerly VSA Texas) and the Pen2Paper Creative Writing Contest, we’re delighted to present an inclusive open mic for writers and musicians.
Sunday, November 3, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café
,
613 W 29th St, Austin
.
Spoken & Heard
. Open Mic hosted by Element315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B, and Hot Tamale.
Tuesday, November 5, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam
.
Wednesday, November 6, 1-3pm, Half Price Books
,
5555 N. Lamar, Austin.
Community Poetry
, hosted by Thom Woodruff.
Wednesday, November 6, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks, Austin.
Harriets' Writing Group
meets w/o Robin.
Wednesday, November 6, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Saturday, November 9, 12:30-2:30pm
,
Poetry Aloud
at
Georgetown Library
,
402 W 8th St, Georgetown
, hosted by Mike and Joyce Gullickson.
Saturday, November 9th, 7-8pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
An Evening with Dobby Gibson and Fernando Flores.
Join us for an evening with Dobby Gibson and Fernando Flores.
Sunday, November 10, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café
,
5775 W. Airport, Austin
.
Spoken & Heard
. Open Mic hosted by Element315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B, and Hot Tamale.
Monday, November 11th, 7-9pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Austin Community College Literary Coffeehouse: Reading & Open Mic.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Austin Community College Creative Writing Department’s Literary Coffeehouse, hosted by Charlotte Gullick. An open mic follows the featured reader, so bring poems, stories, scripts, rants, raves or midnight confessions to share, or just come to listen and enjoy. This month’s featured reader is Ehigbor Shultz.
Tuesday, November 12, 7pm, My Favorite Books, Tallahassee, FL. Open Mic Poetry and Storytelling Night
hosted by Linda
Marie Cossa.
Tuesday, November 12, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam
.
Wednesday, November 13, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks, Austin.
Harriets' Writing Group
meets w/o Robin.
Wednesday, November 13, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, November 14, 6:30-8pm, Belton Library
,
301 E. 1st Ave. Belton
.
Temple Live Poets
hosted by Donna Bowling.
Thursday, November 14, 7-9pm, Arboretum Barnes & Noble bookstore (upstairs). Austin Cavalcade of Poets
meets at family friendly venue (no vulgarity, no obscene content, no streaking, etc). Hosted by Benjamin Pehr. Open mic follows.
Thursday, November 14, 7:15-9pm, BookWoman,
5501 N. Lamar, Austin
. Book Woman poetry reading featuring Nicole Cortichiato with host Cindy Huyser.
Saturday, November 16th, 7-8pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Esteban Rodríguez Book Launch.
Join us in celebrating the launch of Esteban Rodríguez‘s new poetry collection,
Crash Course
. With readings from Esteban and special guest ire’ne lara silva.
Sunday, November 17th, 1-2pm, Malvern Books
, 613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705
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An Afternoon with T.D. Walker.
Join us for an afternoon with poet T.D. Walker, who will read from her recent collection,
Small Waiting Objects
. With special guests August Huerta and Holly Lyn Walrath.
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Sunday, November 17, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café,
5775 W. Airport, Austin.
Spoken & Heard. Open Mic hosted by Element315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B, and Hot Tamale.
Tuesday, November 19, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin.
Music and poetry jam.
Wednesday, November 20th, 7-8pm, Malvern Books, 613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
ACC Creative Writing Event: A Night with Spoken Word Artists Joaquín Zihuatanejo & Taria Person. Join us for a night with spoken word artists Joaquín Zihuatanejo and Taria Person.
Wednesday, November 20, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe, 2000 Southern Oaks, Austin.
Harriets' Writing Group meets w/o Robin.
Wednesday, November 20, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street. Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, November 21, noon,
Lamar Senior Activity Center
,
2874 Shoal Crest, Austin
. Spirit Thom and Magic Jack read poetry at the opening of the Texas Association of Retired Americans (TARA) monthly meeting.
Thursday, November 21, 7-9pm, Thirsty Thursday,
Council Chambers in Dripping Springs City Hall,
511 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs
. "Song and Dance
" is the Open Mic theme.
For more information or directions, call 512-858-2024.
Saturday, November 23, 12:30-2:30pm
,
Poetry Aloud
at
Georgetown Library
,
402 W 8th St, Georgetown
, hosted by Mike and Joyce Gullickson.
Saturday, November 23rd, 1-2:30pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Malvern’s Line/Break Poetry Book Club.
We’d like to invite you to join Malvern’s Line/Break Poetry Book Club! Hosted by Malvernian Julie Poole, this is a reading group for those of you interested in exploring works from our expansive poetry section.
This month’s selection is
Conflict Resolution for Holy Beings
by Joy Harjo.
Sunday,
November 24, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café
,
5775 W. Airport, Austin
.
Spoken & Heard
. Open Mic hosted by Element315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B, and Hot Tamale.
Tuesday, November 26, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam
.
Wednesday, November 27, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks, Austin.
Harriets' Writing Group
meets w/o Robin.
Wednesday, November 27, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Sunday, December 1, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Café
,
5775 W. Airport, Austin
.
Spoken & Heard
. Open Mic hosted by Element315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B, and Hot Tamale.
Tuesday, December 3, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam.
Wednesday, December 4, 1-3pm, Full English Cafe
, 2000 Southern Oaks, Austin.
Harriets' Writing Group
meets w/o Robin.
Wednesday, December 4, 1-3pm, Half Price Books
,
5555 N. Lamar, Austin.
Community Poetry
, hosted by Thom Woodruff.
Wednesday, December 4, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Wednesday, December 4th, 7-8:30pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
ACC Creative Writing Literary Release Party.
The
Rio Review
Release party is a fun-filled gathering where students, writers, and creative minds alike come together to celebrate the publication of the newest anthology of ACC’s Student Literary and Arts Journal,
The Rio Review
!
Thursday, December 5th, 6:30-8pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.
Pterodáctilo
Presents: Poetry & Ptamales Party.
Join us for a celebration hosted by
Pterodáctilo
, the bilingual journal and blog run by graduate students in UT Austin’s department of Spanish and Portuguese. This bilingual event will feature poetry readings… and tamales!
Saturday, December 14, 3:30-5:30pm, Recycled Reads,
5335 Burnet Rd, Austin.
Open mic hosted by Louise Richardson. This is a one time change for the holidays.
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