Austin Poetry Society Museletter
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No Monthly Meeting in August
There are no APS Monthly Meetings during the summer (June, July, and August).
Sept, Oct, and Nov meetings will all be at Carver Public Library.
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
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 - Claire Vogel Camargo
Claire Vogel Camargo
discovered her poetry muse, or vice versa, later in life. Attending a few WLT classes and joining APS spurred her interest. From the outset in 2010, she submitted to and was published in the AIPF anthology. She has been interested in Japanese short form poetry the last few years. Her poems appear in a number of journals and anthologies. Author of
Iris Opening
, an ekphrastic collection, she currently serves as APS board Secretary, holds BSN and MSN nursing degrees, and lives with her husband and dog.
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Claire with
Iris Opening
, her collection of ekphrastic poems.
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August Saturday Critique Group
All 2019 dates are Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm:
- Sept 7 - NW Hills UMC, Rm 101
- Oct 12 - NW Hills UMC, Rm 101
- Nov 9 - NW Hills UMC, Rm. 101
- Dec 14 - NW Hills UMC, Rm. 101
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Open Mic Night
The Open Mic will be Thursday, July 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. at NeWorlDeli,
4101 Guadalupe, Austin, hosted by Louise Richardson.
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Poetry Contests and Calls for Submissions
Visions International
has started looking for poems for the 2019 issues, our 100th (our 40th Anniv.). We hope to see work from our friends back in Austin. Our Website is:
www.visionsi.com
.
Poets & Writers
maintains searchable databases for
Writing Contests, Grants & Awards
, and for
Literary Journals
. A
Submissions Calendar
also is available to help get your work published. The print journal is available at the Central Library. Ads list many contests and calls for submission. There are frequently articles listing current contests and calls.
Kallisto Gaia Press
presents our Summer Writing Contests in poetry and short fiction. The prize for first place in each contest is now $1000.00 and we are now giving a second prize of $100.00.
The
Julia Darling Memorial Poetry Prize
will be judged by Natalia Trevino. Send us your best three poems up to 65 lines each. Winner receives $1000, a two year subscription to
Duotrope
, and publication in
The Ocotillo Review
Volume 4.1. Second Place receives $100.00, and publication. All entrants receive a copy and are considered for publication. Everyone we publish is offered monetary compensation. All work must be previously unpublished. There is a $20 entry fee. See the
guidelines
for more details.
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Member Publication News
Jeffrey Taylor
had a poem, "Kent, TX", accepted for the
2020 Texas Poetry Calendar
and "The Water Connects" accepted for the
Waco WordFest
anthology
.
Benjamin Nash
had a poem accepted by
Voices de la Luna
.
Diana Conces
’ poem “McCoughan Park at dusk” was accepted for publication in the
Waco WordFest
’s water-themed anthology.
LaVern Spencer McCarthy'
s poem about water has been accepted for publication in
Waco WordFest a
nthology.
Jennifer Bloom
and
In Our Prime
return for another round of collaborative storytelling,
August 11, 2019. 5–8pm
at
The Institution Theater
, 3800 Woodbury Dr., Austin (
more
).
On
Sat, August 24, 7–9pm
, join her and jazz pianist Paul Matthews for a casual evening of poetry, jazz, and good company at
Adam's Music House
, 6007 Belfast Drive, Austin (
more
).
Christa Pandey
was the featured speaker at Poetry@Parsons in July and also had her poem "Tsunami" accepted for the
Waco Wordfest
anthology.
Nancy Fierstien
has 3 poems in the
Animal Tales XII 2019
anthology put out by the Tablerock poets of Salado. It was released July 27 at the "Salado Legends" performance. In October, 4 more poems will appear -- one in Waco, two in Boerne and yet one more in Ernie Lee's
True-badour
literary newsletter. She mixed fun with pleasure by pausing in Pflugerville on her way to Salado, to be a featured reader at Jim Parker's venue, the West Pecan Street Coffee and Bar.
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Hosts, please e-mail featured poets and schedule changes, including the first week of the following month, to
musecarta@gmail.com
.
Harriet's Writing Group
(Wednesdays)
is on indefinite hiatus.
Thursday, August 1st, 7-8pm, Malvern Books
,
613 West 29th Street, Austin.
An Evening with Sam Bett & Friends.
Join us for an evening with translator Sam Bett, who will be introducing and reading from his new book, a translation of Yukio Mishima’s novel
Star
. Sam will be joined by a number of poets, including Sarah Matthis, Wayne Dean, Taylor Davis, Dion K. James, and Stephanie Davison, who will read poems that address the novel’s themes of celebrity, the camera, and “being seen.”
Saturday, August 3rd, 7-9pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin.
The Lion & The Pirate Open Mic.
In association with VSA Texas and the Pen2Paper Creative Writing Contest, we’re delighted to present an inclusive open mic for writers and musicians.
Sunday, August 4, 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, August 6, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam
.
Wednesday, August 7, 1-3pm, Half Price Books
,
5555 N. Lamar, Austin.
Community Poetry
, hosted by Thom Woodruff.
Wednesday, August 7, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, August 8, 6:30-8pm, Belton Library
,
301 E. 1st Ave. Belton
.
Temple Live Poets
hosted by Donna Bowling.
Thursday, August 8, 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, August 8, 7:15-9pm, Book Woman,
5501 N. Lamar, Austin
. Book Woman poetry reading featuring Robin Carstensen with host Cindy Huyser.
Saturday, August 10, 12:30-2:30pm
,
Poetry Aloud
at
Georgetown Library
,
402 W 8th St, Georgetown
, hosted by Mike and Joyce Gullickson. (
change
back to
2nd Saturday
)
Saturday, August 10th, 7-8pm, Malvern Books
,
613 West 29th Street, Austin.
John Casey Book Launch.
Join us in celebrating the launch of John Casey’s
RAW THΦUGHTS
, a visceral, mindful, and compelling fusion of poetics and black and white film photography. John will be joined by Jack Bresette-Mills, author of the bilingual poetry collection
Touching Death / Tocando la Muerte
(with artwork by Jennifer Klimsza).
Sunday, August 11th, 4-6pm,
Malvern Books
, 613 West 29th Street, Austin.
Austin Writers Roulette.
A bimonthly theme-inspired spoken word and storytelling event featuring 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 “Too-Woke Insomniac.” An open mic follows intermission.
Sunday, August 11, 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, August 13, 7pm, My Favorite Books, Tallahassee, FL. Open Mic Poetry and Storytelling Night
hosted by Linda Marie Cossa.
Tuesday, August 13, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam
.
Tuesday, August 13, 8pm, Attabar,
1300 E. 6th, Austin
.
Hearsay Poetry
hosted by Brooke June Harman.
Wednesday, August 14, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, August 15, 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) meeting.
Thursday, August 15, 7-9pm, Thirsty Thursday,
Council Chambers in Dripping Springs City Hall,
511 W. Mercer St., Dripping Springs
. Thom the World Poet will serve as guest host. The work of Janet Kuypers will be featured. This month's Open Mic theme is "Making A Journey". For more information or directions, call 512-858-2024.
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Saturday, August 17th, 7-8:30pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin.
Women in Translation Month Celebration.
Join us in celebrating Women in Translation Month, with readings and discussion from award-winning poet and acclaimed Spanish translator Liliana Valenzuela, and Marian Schwartz, who translates Russian classic and contemporary fiction, history, biography, criticism, and fine art. Liliana will read from the story
Puro Amor
by Sandra Cisneros, and Marian will read from
The Man Who Couldn’t Die: The Tale of an Authentic Human Being
by Olga Slavnikova.
Sunday, August 18, 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, August 20, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam.
Wednesday, August 21, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Thursday, August 22, 7-9pm, NeWorlDeli,
4101 Guadalupe St, Austin,
APS Open Mic,
hosted by Louise Richardson. Features:
Ed Seymour, Paul Webster, and Sol Wooten
.
Friday, August 23rd, 7-9pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin.
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). And did we mention the free locally crafted ice cream???
Saturday, August 24, 12:30-2:30pm
,
Poetry Aloud
at
Georgetown Library
,
402 W 8th St, Georgetown
, hosted by Mike and Joyce Gullickson.
Saturday, August 24th, 1-2:30pm, Malvern Books,
613 West 29th Street, Austin.
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 Meena Alexander’s
Birthplace with Buried Stones
.
Sunday, August 25, 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, August 27, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam
.
Wednesday, August 28, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin
.
Open Mic at Dozen Street
. Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Sunday, September 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, September 3, 7-10pm, The Hideaway Kitchen & Bar,
4323 S. I-35, Austin
.
Music and poetry jam.
Wednesday, September 4, 1-3pm, Half Price Books
,
5555 N. Lamar, Austin.
Community Poetry
, hosted by Thom Woodruff.
Wednesday, September 4, 5:30-8pm, Dozen Street
,
1808 E 12th St, Austin.
Open Mic at Dozen Street.
Hosted by Haydon Hoodoo and Scooter Holiday.
Sunday, September 8, 7-10pm, Kick Butt Coffee
,
5775 W. Airport, Austin
.
Spoken & Heard
.
Open mic
hosted by Element315, Lost In Thought, Ernie B, and Hot Tamale.
Sept 14-22, Art of Peace - Tyler is a week long celebration centered around the UN International Day of Peace on September 21. See
https://tylerpeace.com/ for details.
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