May 10, 2018
Austin Poetry Society Museletter
APS Annual Awards Ceremony

Come celebrate the year with us at our Annual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, May 19, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Yarborough Branch Library – 2200 Hancock Dr, Austin.

Winners of the Annual Contests will be announced at this meeting and first place poems will be read aloud by the poets if they are in attendance.



It will be the final APS meeting of the year until fall, so don't miss out!

APS Memberships Expiring

All APS memberships expire in May, so now is a great time to re-up for next year -- don't miss out on any of the contests or great meetings. You can renew your membership at the final meeting or online here.
APS Saturday Critique Group

The APS Saturday Critique Group will continue meeting through the summer. For upcoming dates and details check the APS website here.

The group is facilitated by Elizabeth Kropf. Email elizabethrebeccakropf@gmail.com for more information.
APS Open Mic Night

The next APS Fourth Thursday Open Mic Night will be May 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at NeWorlDeli , 4101 Guadalupe, hosted by Louise Richardson.

This month's featured readers are: Herman Nelson, Christina Culverhouse, Ron Kewin (singer/songwriter) and Connie Williams .
Poetry Contests and Calls for Submissions

  • Vallum is seeking submissions for its upcoming issue, “The Chase." Deadline is May 30. For more information visit this site.
 
  • The Alabama State Poetry Society is accepting submissions for the annual John and Miriam Morris Memorial Chapbook Competition. The deadline is May 31. The winner receives $100 and 25 copies of their winning chapbook. Poems may be prevviously published if the poet retains all rights. Send 16 to 24 pages of poetry, and two title pages -- one with author identification and one without, along with a $15 reading fee payable to New Dawn Unlimited Inc. to: New Dawn Unlimited Inc., ASPS 2018 Morris Memorial Chapbook Competition, 1830 Marvel Road, Brierfield, AL 35035



Please send contest and calls for submission information to musecarta@gmail.com
Member Publication News

Diana L. Conces has had four poems accepted for publication this month: "Abandoned I-10 Rest Stop: A Love Song" will appear in the 2019 Texas Poetry Calendar. "Almost Forgotten," "Flight," and "Structural Engineering" will all appear in a forthcoming edition of  Scarlet Leaf Review.

A haiku by Christa Pandey is fluttering from a tree in Michigan for the month of May as a community project. She is also happy that the Dripping Springs New Life congregation has decided to sing one of her Psalm-based hymns again on May 6. 

Anjela Villarreal Ratliff had five artistic photos accepted for publication by three literary journals:
About Place Journal ,  Interstice , and  riverSedge: A Journal of Art and Literature.

Brad Strahan 's poem  For G.B . was accepted by the Cape Rock journal.

Barbara Blanks and Nathan Brown presented at the Lucidity Poetry Retreat in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in April.

Marcelle Kasprowicz ' eighth poetry collection, "Once the Continent Was Immense," is now published, and will soon be available on Amazon or by contacting her at mk5842@austin.rr.com . The poetry illustrates some of her experiences as an imigrant in America.

Please email any publication or other poetry news to us at musecarta@gmail.com
and be sure to include " MEMBER NEWS" in your email subject line.
Poetry Events
Thursday, May 10, 6:30-8pm. Temple Live Poets at Belton Library, 301 E. 1st St., Belton. Theme: Storms.

Thursday, May 10, 7:15-9pm, Book Woman, 5501 N. Lamar. Book Woman poetry reading with Cindy Huyser.

Saturday, May 12, 12:30-2:30pm, Poetry Aloud at Georgetown Library, hosted by Mike and Joyce Gullickson. Themes: Love and Surrender.

Sunday, May 13, 2-3.30pm, Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.  Mother’s Day Reading with Revolution Writing Workshop.  This all-women reading features writers from the Revolution Writing Workshop led by Abe Louise Young. Join us for poetry and prose about mothering, queer and straight parenting, being mothered and unmothered, sex, Mother Earth, and more!

Sunday, May 13, 4-6pm,   Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705 .  Austin Writers Roulette.  Austin Writers Roulette is an uncensored, theme-inspired spoken word and storytelling event. It features a different monthly theme and line up of artists who perform their original written works such as poetry, essays, and spoken word. This month’s theme is “Minding Another’s Business.”

Thursday, May 15, 7-10pm Drink N Ink potluck hosted by Genevieve Evans.

"Caught" is the Open Mike theme and Dallas poet Michelle Hartman is the featured reader for Thirsty Thursday  on May 17. Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Dripping Springs City Hall,  511 W. Mercer St . Call 512-858-2024 for directions.

Sunday, May 20th,11:30am-2pm. Jazz and Poetry Brunch at the West Austin Studio Tour . 2311 Ridgeview Dr  (near Zilker Park) Snap your fingers as singer, poet and scholar Jennifer Bloom belts out favorite Jazz standards as well as original songs, accompanied by Steve Garmhausen, New York pianist. Follow-on reading of Jennifer’s poetry that explores what it means to be human and the moments that can transcend the ordinary.
Also enjoy painting, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics, glasswork, illustration by local artists and complimentary food and beverages.



Tuesday, May 22, 7-8pm, Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.  Malvern’s Multi-Verse.  Join us for a FREE monthly reading series, Malvern’s Multi-Verse, in which we explore the infinite possible (multi)verses of Austin’s boundless literary universe! 

Friday, May 25th, 7-9pm, Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.  I Scream Social Reading & Open Mic.  Get your cones ready for another round of Malvern Books’ FREE reading series, I SCREAM SOCIAL, hosted by Malvern’s own Annar Veröld & Schandra Madha and featuring women-identified writers from the Austin community (and beyond).

Saturday, May 26, 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, a reading group for those of you interested in exploring works from our expansive poetry section. This month’s selection is  Good Bones  by Maggie Smith.

Saturday, May 26, 7-8pm, Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705 .  Amanda Johnston Book Launch.  Join us in celebrating the recent release of Amanda Johnston’s debut poetry collection,  Another Way to Say Enter . Amanda will be joined by Lisa L. Moore.

Wednesday, June 6, 1-3pm, Half Price Books, 5555 North Lamar. Read your original poetry. Theme: Gemini June.

Thursday, June 7, 7-8pm, Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705.  An Evening with Elizabeth Threadgill, Melissa Cundieff & Roger Jones . Join us for an evening with Elizabeth Threadgill, Melissa Cundieff and Roger Jones. Elizabeth Threadgill is celebrating the launch of her chapbook  Tangled in the Light  (Finishing Line Press), and Melissa Cundieff is celebrating the launch of her book  Darling Nova  (Autumn House Press).

Sunday, June 10, 4-6pm,   Malvern Books ,  613 West 29th Street, Austin, TX 78705 .  Austin Writers Roulette.  Austin Writers Roulette is an uncensored, theme-inspired spoken word and storytelling event. It features a different monthly theme and line up of artists who perform their original written works such as poetry, essays, and spoken word. This month’s theme is “Never-Ending Tomorrow.”
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