2017 Events Join the NBPF ‘Kerouac Cafe’ on Saturday December 2, 2017 3:30pm-5:00pm for a fundraiser to benefit the (CRT) Community Renewal Team of Hartford & The National Arts Program at the Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CTFeatured Word Artists: Dawood Musa, Lorna Cyr, and more…Musical Artist: Don KrosnickiOpen Mic – (Calling All Artists)Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T KildayEvent is Free, Open to the public, For all ages – Donations to the Karma Jar are always needed & appreciated.Light refreshments will be served.Enjoy an afternoon of listening to poetry & music, participate by expressing yourself at our open mic, while helping to raise funds for the (CRT) Community renewal Team of Hartford & the National Arts Program.Sponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, Bard’s Against Hunger, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 11/4/2017Join the NBPF ‘Kerouac Cafe’ on Saturday November 4, 2017 3:30pm-5:00pm at the Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CTFeatured Word Artists: Elizabeth Fontaine, Tony Hansen, and Jon Wesick.Music Artist: George PortoOpen Mic – (Come participate, as we find our monthly features through the open mic)Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie Tosun KildayEvent is Free, Open to the public, For all ages – Donations to the Karma Jar are always needed & appreciated.Light refreshments will be served.Enjoy an afternoon of listening to poetry & music, participate in our open mic, while helping to end hunger. Bring non-perishable food items or donate cash to the Karma Jar at this event. All food items and cash donations will go to:Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington, 220 Prospect St, Torrington, CT 06790. Please help us help others in need.This is the National Beat Poetry Foundation’s 2nd year participating in Bards Against Hunger.Bards Against Hunger founded in 2013 is a National Project dedicated to using poetry to help feed the hungry. http://www.bardsagainsthunger.com/Sponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 10/7/2017Join the NBPF ‘Kerouac Cafe’ on Saturday October 7, 2017 3:30pm-5:00pm.Featured Word Artists:Jack SheedyJessica BrookeElizabeth Vickery HaightHowie FaersteinMusic: Podunk ThrowbacksOpen Mic – (Come participate, as we find our monthly features through the open mic)Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie Tosun KildayEvent is Free, Open to the public, For all ages – Donations to the Karma Jar are always needed & appreciated.Light refreshments will be served.Sponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., National Beat Poetry Festival, Toledo, OH, 9/29/2017Madhouse Sessions is representing the National Beat Poetry Festival for the fourth consecutive year. Please join us for a night of poetry, prose, drama, music, and mayhem…Featuring:Gary Bond’s adaptation of Baraka’s The DutchmanStarring Huntor Prey and Trina StolecOther Performers Include:Autumn Audamatik HarrisKerry Jensen-TrautmanJonie McintireLeoBob PhillipsAdrian LimeLeo Todd JarretDan DentonJake Pavlica…and various readings of Beat artistsWhen:Friday September 29, 2017Location: The Trunk, 3353 Franklin Ave., Toledo, Ohio 43608Time: 7:30pm-12amHosts: Barry Graham, Paula Blocker, Leo Todd Jarrett — with Barry Graham. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., National Beat Poetry Festival, Noelke Gallery, Torrington, CT, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 9/1-3/2017Sunday Sept 3, 2017 – Noelke Art Gallery, 15 Water Street Torrington, CT 06790 – 2pm-5pm. Several highly recognized area poets will be featuring: Tommy Twilite, Jessica Brooke/Jessica Brooke Miller, William F. DeVault, Dr. Chryssa Velissariou, Carlo Parcelli, Chris Vannoy, Patricia Martin – (Plus more), Special Musical Artist: Gale B. Gardiner. Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday.(Parking behind building on Prospect St)Food & Refreshments will be provided.Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 060572:00pm-5:00pm (The Main Event)George Wallace, our 1st NBPF National Beat Poet Laureate (2015-2016) will be opening the program.Host: Erma Catalyst ElliottHonorees will be receiving their awards and reciting their original poetry.NBPF National Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2018: William F. DeVault1st NBPF International Beat Laureate – 2017-2018:Dr. Chryssa Velissariou from Greece1st NBPF State Beat Poet Laureates – 2017-2019:Ernel Grant – State of CT Beat Poet LaureateAnnie Sauter – State of CO Beat PoetLaureateJames Paul Wagner – State of NY, Long IslandBeat Poet LaureateMarci Payne – State of NJ Beat Poet LaureateCarlo Parcelli – State of MD Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2019Daniel McTaggart – State of WV Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2019Chris Vannoy – State of CA, San Diego Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2019Ngoma Hill – State of NY, New York State Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2019Viviana Grell/ Viviana Duncan – State of NY, New York City Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2019Paul Richmond – State of MA Beat Poet Laureate 2017-2019Special Musical Artists Izikhotane will perform.Light Refreshments will be served.Friday Sept 1, 2017 – Noelke Art Gallery, 15 Water Street Torrington, CT 06790 – 7:00pm-10:00pm.Several highly recognized area poets will be featuring, George Wallace, Lori Desrosiers, William F. DeVault, Dr. Chryssa Velissariou, Carlo Parcelli, David K. Leff, Dori Green , Chris Vannoy, John Noelke, Chryssa Velissariou, Shaw Israel Izikson Paul Richmond, James Paul Wagner, (Plus more) Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday. Open Mic, Special Musical Artist, Don Lowe will perform.(Parking behind building on Prospect St)Food & Refreshments will be provided. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 8/5/2017Join us for a enjoyable afternoon of Poetry & Music while helping raise funds for our upcoming three day National Beat Poetry Festival and Awards Ceremony in Sept, 2017.Featured Word Artists:Richard Wayne HortonSandra Bishop EbnerSpecial Musical Guest: Mark Papallo+Open MicHosted by Colin Haskins & Debbie T KildayHelp us raise funds for our upcoming three day National Beat Poetry Festival to be held on Friday September 1, Saturday September 2, and Sunday September 3. We will have several gifted Psychics & Tarot Card Readers on hand that day to answer all your questions about your past, present, and future. All monies raised that day will go towards bringing future programs to the NBPF & The Beekley Community Library.Event is free and all ages are welcome to attend.Light Refreshments will be Served.Enrich your life experience by supporting the arts. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 7/1/2017The National Beat Poetry Festival Presents a Very Special “Kerouac Cafe” – CTSaturday July 1, 2017 – 3:30pm-5:00pmFeaturing Two Powerhouse Word Artists:George Wallace – Our 1st National Beat Poet Laureate 2015-2016 from Long Island, NY. – We are very honored to have him back to perform at our new headquarters.&Paul Richmond – Of Human Error Press, (GAWF) Greenfield Annual Word Festival, Greenfield Third Tuesday Word & many other fine programs in MA.Musical Guest: Jesse James of James & JohnsonHosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T KildayLocation: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,10 Central Ave, New Hartford, CT 06057Please join us for the Open MicEvent is Free & All Ages are WelcomeDonations To The Karma Jar Are Always Welcome & AppreciatedLight refreshments will be servedSponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 6/3/2017The National Beat Poetry Festival – “Kerouac Cafe” – CTSaturday June 3, 2017 – 3:30pm-5:00pmThe Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,10 Central Ave, New Hartford, CT 06057Featured Word Artists:James Paul WagnerAruna LucierPatricia MartinMusical Guest: Gale B. GardinerHosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie Tosun KildayPlease join us for the Open MicEvent is Free & All Ages are WelcomeDonations To The Karma Jar Are Always AppreciatedLight refreshments will be servedSponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. YOU are cordially invited to come spend the afternoon at the open mic & share a poem, play your music, sing, dance, or tell a story.Event is free, but donations are appreciated.OrSupport this locally owned business by shopping at the store.Everyone is welcome.Part of the:National Beat Poetry FestivalSponsored by:National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 5/6/2017The National Beat Poetry Festival – CTSaturday May 6, 2017 – 3:30pm-5:00pmThe Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,10 Central Ave, New Hartford, CT 06057Featured Word Artists:Joshua Michael StewartErnel GrantMusical Guest: Don KrosnickiHost: Colin HaskinsPlease join us for the Open MicEvent is Free & All Ages are WelcomeDonations To The Karma Jar Are Always AppreciatedLight refreshments will be servedSponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 4/1/2017The National Beat Poetry FestivalCelebrates National Poetry MonthSaturday April 1, 2017 – 3:30pm-5:00pmThe Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,10 Central Ave, New Hartford, CT 06057Featured Word Artists:National Beat Poet Laureate 2016-2017 –Lori Desrosiers&Mark McGuire-SchwartzMusical Guests: Podunk ThrowbacksPlease join us for the Open MicEvent is Free & All Ages are WelcomeLight refreshments will be servedSponsored By: National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., Kerouac Cafe, The Beekley Library, New Hartford, CT, 2/4/2017The National Beat Poetry Festival kicks off 2017 at The Beekley Library on Saturday February 4, 2017. Host: Colin HaskinsFeatured Word Artists:Shaw Israel Izikson & Benjamin WisemanMusical Artist: Brenda KrosnickiOpen MicSign up for the Open Mic to share your voice.Light Refreshments will be served National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc., CRT – National Arts Program, Capital Community Collège, Hartford, CT, 1/28/2017