The National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.
Presents it’s 3rd Year Participation in “ Bards Against Hunger”.
Saturday November 10, 2018
3:30pm-5:30pm
The Beekley Community Library
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT
Please help us help other’s by bringing a non- perishable food item to add to our bins or make a donation to the Karma Jar. All food & monetary donations will go to benefit the Community Soup Kitchen of Torrington, CT.
Sign up to be featured at our open mic
Music by Podunk Throwbacks
This is an important cause and we need your help.
Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.
The Beekley Community Library
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room & Herbal Shoppe
Local Gems Press
Venetian Spider Press
Come Support the arts while helping the community help those in need. Your efforts will be greatly appreciated.
Light Refreshments will be served
All of our events are free and we welcome all ages.
The next National Beat Poetry Festival CT, “Kerouac Cafe” will be held on Saturday October 13, 2018 from 3:30pm-5:30pm, at The Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT. Featured word artists will be Lori Desrosiers & Tommy Twilite. Music will be provided by Robert C Fullerton. Open mic. Hosted by Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday. Come support the artists & the arts while enjoying some fine music and poetry. All events are free and open to all ages. Donations are always appreciated and accepted.
National Beat Poetry 3 Day Festival (Day 3 of 3)
Celebrating 10 Years (2008-2018)
(Day 3- Readings, Music, Open Mic)
Sunday September 2, 2018 – 2:00pm-5:00pm
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Music: Donna Gentile
Featuring: Chris Vannoy, Jael Uribe, Lori Desrosiers, Viviana Duncan, Bengt O Björklund, William F. DeVault, James Paul Wagner, Krysia Jopek, Prince A McNally, Evelyn Augusto, John Burroughs, Paul Richmond, Rayn Roberts, Derek Windrick -The Cosmic Poet, Sandra Feen.
open mic.
Come celebrate & support the arts
Event is free & open to the public.. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Donations to the Karma Jar are always appreciated. The largest Beat Poetry Festival in the US and world.
Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT. 06057
National Beat Poetry 3 Day Festival (Day 2)
Celebrating 10 Years (2008-2018)
(Day 2 – Readings Music & Awards Ceremony)
Saturday September 1, 2018 – 2:00pm-5:pm
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Music by Tony Vacca
Featuring: Chris Vannoy, Jael Uribe, Darlene Asmarah Fernandez, Bengt O Björklund, David K. Leff, William F. DeVault, Ngoma Hill, James Paul Wagner, Carlo Parcelli, Viviana Duncan, John Burroughs, Jessica Brooke Miller, John Burroughs, John Landry, Elizabeth Fontaine, Derek Windrick, Paul Richmond Tchalla Williams, Richard Wayne Horton, Sandra Feen, + Open Mic
Come celebrate & support the arts.
Event is free & open to the public. All ages are welcome. Light refreshments will be available. Donations to the Karma Jar are always appreciated.
The largest Beat Poetry Festival in the US & World.
Location:
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library
10 Central Avenue
New Hartford, CT 06057
National Beat Poetry Festival Connecticut USA 2018 (Day 1 of 3)
Celebrating 10 Years (2008-2018)
Location: Noelke Gallery, 15 Water Street, Torrington, CT
7:00pm-9:00pm
(Street Parking or Behind Building off Prospect Street)
Our 10 year anniversary begins with a open mic, featuring beat poets from all over. Sign up when you arrive to read. Reading time will depend on how many features sign up.
Music by Lisa Lawrence Uzanas.
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday. Come celebrate with us. Light refreshments will be served
The National Beat Poetry Festival, Kerouac Cafe
Saturday July 7, 2018
Featured Word Artists:
Shaw Israel Izikson
Dori Green
Richard Fox
Musical Guest: Gale B. Gardiner
Open Mic (We find our poets & musicians through open mic participation)
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
Events are free and open to the public. (Donations to the Karma Jar are always welcome & appreciated.)
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments will be available.
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
The National Beat Poetry Festival, Kerouac Café
Saturday June 2, 2018
Featured Word Artists: John Burroughs, Tchalla Williams
Special Guest:
William F. DeVault – US National Beat Poet Laureate
Musical Guest: George Porto
Open Mic (We find our poets & musicians through open mic participation)
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
Events are free and open to the public. (Donations to the Karma Jar are always welcome & appreciated.)
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments will be available.
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
The National Beat Poetry Festival, Kerouac Café
Saturday May 5, 2018
Featured Word Artists: Mike L Kilday, Evelyn Augusto
Musical Guest: Shawn Taylor
Open Mic (We find our poets & musicians through open mic participation)
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
Events are free and open to the public. (Donations to the Karma Jar are always welcome & appreciated.)
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments will be available.
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
On Saturday April 28, 2018 3:30pm-5:30pm at a special ceremony, the National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. will honor one of the most recognized influential poets and essayists in New England.
Come celebrate with us as we name David K. Leff, New England Beat Poet Laureate.
Featuring Word Artist: David K. Leff
Music: Lisa Lawrence Uzanas
David will be reciting some of his poetry and will have his books available for purchase.
Open Mic
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
Events are free and open to the public. (Donations to the Karma Jar are always welcome & appreciated.)
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments will be available.
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.,
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
The National Beat Poetry Festival, Kerouac Café
Saturday April 7, 2018
Featured Word Artists:
Sandra Ebner
Benjamin Wiseman
Kerry McCoy
Musical Guests: Podunk Throwbacks
Open Mic (We find our poets & musicians through open mic participation)
Hosts: Colin Haskins & Debbie T Kilday
Time: 3:30pm-5:30pm
Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
Events are free and open to the public. (Donations to the Karma Jar are always welcome & appreciated.)
All ages are welcome.
Light refreshments will be available.
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
The National Beat Poetry Festival is celebrating 10 years (2008-2018).
April is National Poetry Month. Celebrate the Arts on April 7th & April 28th.
The National Beat Poetry Festival in its 10th year, (2008-2018) PRESENTS: The 8th “Woman Scream” (Connecticut USA) International Poetry and Arts Festival “Flashlights of Hope”. Tribute to mothers, as guides of a new generation committed to a life without violence, and to mothers who have lost their daughters as a result of it.
(Part 1) (3:30pm-5:30pm) – Featuring: Colin Haskins, Debbie T Kilday, Robert C Fullerton, Viviana Duncan, Izikhotane, JoAnne Bauer, Prince A McNally, Amy Marie, Elizabeth Fontaine, Jessica Brooke Miller, Nbs Malay, Barbara Ehrentreu, plus more…
Part 1 Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
(Part 2) (6:00pm-7:30pm) The event continues with an Open Mic more Poetry, Music, Food, Fun.
Part 2 Location: Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.,
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
All Ages Are Welcome
Come Support The Arts
The National Beat Poetry Festival in its 10th year, (2008-2018) PRESENTS: The 8th “Woman Scream” (Connecticut USA) International Poetry and Arts Festival “Flashlights of Hope”. Tribute to mothers, as guides of a new generation committed to a life without violence, and to mothers who have lost their daughters as a result of it.
(Part 1) (3:30pm-5:30pm) – Featuring: Colin Haskins, Debbie T Kilday, Robert C Fullerton, Viviana Duncan, Izikhotane, JoAnne Bauer, Prince A McNally, Amy Marie, Elizabeth Fontaine, Jessica Brooke Miller, Nbs Malay, Barbara Ehrentreu, plus more…
Part 1 Location: The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library,
10 Central Avenue, New Hartford, CT 06057
(Part 2) (6:00pm-7:30pm) The event continues with an Open Mic more Poetry, Music, Food, Fun.
Part 2 Location: Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
Proudly Sponsored by:
National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc.,
The Licia & Mason Beekley Community Library, 10 Central Ave., New Hartford, CT,
Passiflora Cafe, Tea Room, & Herbal Shoppe, 526 Main St., New Hartford, CT
All Ages Are Welcome
Come Support The Arts
Come enjoy an afternoon of viewing Art, listening to Music, and Ekphrastic Poetry & Music in response to the award winning art. This yearly event brings awareness to everyone in the community as to how important it is to support the arts in all its forms. The CRT & National Arts Program, and The National Beat Poetry Foundation, Inc. are all coming together to support the arts. The (CRT) Community Renewal Team, Inc. provides many services to the community such as Meals on Wheels, Energy Assistance, Housing & Shelters, and many more programs, helping individuals and families of all ages. Help them continue this work by attending this free program celebrating the arts and all the talented artists.
Location: Capital Community College, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT, 06103 – Centinel Hall, 11th Floor
Time: 12:30pm-3:00pm
(Snow Date: Sat February 3, 2018, 1:00pm-3:00pm)
Host: Colin Haskins
Musical Artists:
George Porto
Brenda Krosnicki
Jeffrey Michael Velez
Andrew Biagiarelli
Ekphrastic Poetry Artists:
Paul Richmond
Amy Woronick
Tom Crean Meets Ernest Brute
Nbs Malay
King Obayiga Marley
Brenda Krosnicki
Andrew Biagiarelli