The West End Poets Weekend is held annually for the purpose of providing a connection between the significant poetry talent that is deeply rooted in our community and the many poetry enthusiasts that reside in the Triangle area. The weekend event wishes to recognize and reward emerging talent as well. Most importantly, The West End Poets Weekend aims to bring together all ages to read, hear and talk about the art of poetry.

YOUR INPUT IS WELCOME:
Over two and forty people come through the doors of the Century Center to hear and see the various poets and performances. The responses that was recieved from those in attendance was extremely positive. Even though, we can view the 2007 event as a successful endeavor, it is our goal to make the 2008 West End Poets Weekend bigger and better. This is where your views and opinions can help. Please let us know of anything that you would like to see at the 2008 WEPW. If you have a poet or performance in mind, drop us a line and recommend to us what you would like to see and hear. Please feel free to call or email Kim Andrews (Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department) @ 918-7364 with your comments or suggestions for this annual event OR any of the other POETRY ALIVE ! activities.

As for the next WEST END POETS WEEKEND - it will be held the weekend of October 11th, 2008

If the poetic words of others can inspire or transform you- then, the WEST END POETS WEEKEND is the event for you.

 

If you would like to assist the Town of Carrboro in our effort to provide this Community Event-

 

 

Below is a review of the 2007 West End Poets Weekend-



2007 POETS and PERFORMERS:
The 2007 West End Poets Weekend had an impressive lineup of poets in attendance (Andrea Selch, Jim Seay, Susan Spalt, Kate MacQueen, Dave Russo, Robert Moyer, Richard S. Straw, Angela Ray, David Need, Joanna Catherine Scott, Tanya Olson, Ellen C Bush, Ross White, Nancy Kenney Connolly. Mike Troy, Claudio Oswald Niedworok, Judy Schattner, Bruce Lader, Renata Lader, David Manning, and others). Along with this stellar group of poets, various other events and activities were scheduled to occur during this two-day event ("Little Musicians", DSI Comedy~"Comedy Sports" , "Using Poetry to Make Meaningful Changes", and the production of "SEAFARERS"). The combination of speakers, presentations, and performances creates a two day celebration that should be enlightening and enjoyable to all.

The Town of Carrboro welcomed a new Poet Laureate during the 2007 event. From a group of eleven applicants, Neil McTighe was selected for his poem 'BLACK AND WHITE'.

100 North Greensboro Street Carrboro Century Hall

For a detail description of the great list of poets and the various activities scheduled during the weekend, click on the date(s) listed above.

Please feel free to call Kim Andrews (Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department) @ 918-7364 if you have any questions, comments or suggestions for this annual event OR any of the other POETRY ALIVE ! activities.

For Directions to the Carrboro Century Center

"It is our goal for The West End Poets Weekend to be the culmination of a year long series of programs that operate under the theme of POETRY ALIVE."

One goal of the Poetry Alive program is our desire to provide an outlet for poets to introduce themselves and their writings, as well as to inform the public of local poetry events and activities. Our poetry newsletter -'West End Poetry' is issued bi-monthly, and covers the poets from this area.

For a copy of the previous newsletters: We welcome input, and suggestions from our readers.

The Poetry Alive series consist of year round programs that will feature a variety of events; ranging from readings by a number of local poets, workshops for all ages, to a two day event in October called "West End Poets' Weekend".

 

 
June-July 2006
August- September 2006
October- November 2006
December (2006)- January (2007)
February (2007)- March (2007)
April (2007)- May (2007)
June-July (2007)
August-September (2007) * no October issue
November-December(2007)
January-February(2008)

If you would like to contribute some poetry, or recieve this bi-monthly newsletter via of email, please contact us . If you are aware of a poetry event this is coming up in the area, please contact us so we can help spread the word.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Open Mic Night

Join Carrboro Recreation and Parks Department and the Open Eye Cafe the first Tuesday of each month for POETS OPEN MIC NIGHT.

This is a night where poets can engage with others and share the power and diversity of poetry. This events provides a venue for people to celebrate, share, encourage, write, read, and listen to poetry.

 

Junior Open Mic

Calling all teen poets from beginners to advanced! Here's your opportunity to share your poems with other teens and gain some helpful writing tips from award-winning poet Shirlette Ammomns. Ms. Ammons has published a collection of poetry entitled, Stumphole Aunthology of Bakwoods Blood and has recieved accolades from well known poet Nikki Giovanni and writer Rebecca Walker.

Call in registration (918-7364) is required.

Dates: Wednesday, October 3, November 14, December 5
Time: 6:00-7:30pm at the Carrboro Century Center

Carrboro Recreation and ParksPoet Laureate