SpeakEasy is an occasional reading series produced in Bellingham, Washington, by Luther Allen, author of The View from Lummi Island.
Coming up:
SpeakEasy 11: Poet’s Mind: concept and process. Ten accomplished poets each offer an expanded presentation of a single poem, including readings and discussion with the audience. Saturday, June 29, 2013 ~ 7:00pm ~ The Firehouse Performing Arts Center ~ 1314 Harris Avenue in Fairhaven. Details to follow.
SpeakEasy past:
SpeakEasy 10: Out of the Box Poetry: The tenth SpeakEasy poetry reading features “Out of the Box” presentations by a variety of local poets. Sunday, February 17, 2013 ~ 7:00pm ~ The Amadeus Project, 1209 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. Free (donations to The Amadeus Project appreciated). Poet/presenters include Luther Allen, Anita Boyle/Jim Bertolino, Matthew Brouwer, Nancy Canyon, Malcolm Kenyon, Bruce Andrew Kraig, David Laws/Mishon Waldridge, Jim Milstead, Marla Morrow, Keith Moul, Kevin Murphy, Edie Norton, CJ Prince, Harvey Schwartz, and Sheila Sondik/Paul Sarvasy, plus an all-star supporting cast.
SpeakEasy 9 presents 24 local poets reading work related to the theme of Road Trip. Most pieces are based on actual experience, but some are imaginary, metaphoric, and, well, unclassifiable! SpeakEasy 9 will be held 7 to 9 pm, Sunday, November 11, 2012, at The Amadeus Project, 1209 Cornwall Avenue, Bellingham. This event is free, with donations to The Amadeus Project appreciated.
SpeakEasy 8: Cirque, a literary journal ~ Sunday, August 12, 2012 ~ 7:00pm ~ The Amadeus Project, Bellingham
SpeakEasy 4 ~ August 6, 2010 ~ Mindport Exhibits
Featured poets: Nancy Canyon, Rena Priest, Scott Stodola, Sue Johnson and Paul Sarvasy
SpeakEasy 2 ~ November 6, 2009 ~ Mindport Exhibits
Featured poets: James Bertolino, Anita K. Boyle, J.I. Kleinberg, Rick Merrill and Carla Shafer
