Ohio Poetry Association Blog

POETRY COMES TO KINGWOOD CENTER A class about love, hate, and the path not taken will be coming to Kingwood Center on Thursday evenings, July 21 through August 25 from 6:30 to 8 PM. Poetry in the Garden will examine the incredible ability of words to convey meaning beyond the page on which they sit. Each session will be led by a poet who will present poems from those who have inspired and influenced them throughout their career. Discussion of technique, structure, and meaning will follow. It is a class about the magic of words in a magical setting. Participants are to meet in the Workshop Courtyard. Registration required. No class fee.  No admission/parking fee after 6:00.  Call 419-522-0211 ext. 107 to register and receive readings. Kingwood Center is located at 900 Park Ave. West; Mansfield, Ohio. www.kingwoodcenter.org .

The Ohio Poetry Association Presents:   Summer Writers’ Retreat     Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at noon at the Malabar Farm Hostel, Malabar Farm State Park, Lucas, Ohio   Adventures in creativity in the lap of nature! Featuring workshops by Terry Hermsen & Dionne Custer Overnight stay + breakfast: Only $25 Call 419-892-2055 to reserve a spot. Limited to 20 people; first come, first served.   H.I. Malabar Farm 3954 Bromfield Rd Lucas OH 44843    

The Ashland University MFA Program opens its craft seminars and evening readings to the public, free of charge!  Events are held Sunday, July 24 through Friday, August 5.  For more information on the upcoming speakers and to subscribe for daily updates on the residency, visit http://ashlandmfa.blogspot.com/ .