Tag Archives: David Fraser

Poetry in the Balance

Join me Thursday, April 5th at 7:00 pm for a free National Poetry Month Reading at Wellington Library in Nanaimo. I’ll be performing alongside my poetic comrades David Fraser and Mary Ann Moore. The three of us will be laying … Continue reading

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Coverts Poverts Strike Again!

They’re baaaaaack… Nanaimo’s free-form and ever-changing poetic ensemble known as the Povert Coverts has struck again in the weedy lot at the end of Prideaux Street! Yesterday under sunny skies seven Covert Poverts performed Mary Ann Moore‘s poem “Call Me … Continue reading

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Roaming & Poeming in Qualicum Beach

The three of us had a fab day roaming and poeming the streets of downtown Qualicum Beach under blue skies and sunshine on Saturday.  Our inaugural team of Roaming Poets consisted of David Fraser (Nanoose Bay, BC), Daniela Elza (Vancouver, … Continue reading

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Roaming Poets in Qualicum Beach

Poetry takes to the streets of Qualicum Beach on Vancouver Island on Saturday, October 1st. Four of us will be wandering hither and yon in downtown Qualicum (okay, it’s a little more structured than that) delivering verse to the townsfolk. … Continue reading

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Psssst! Covert Poverts are on the Prowl!

Don’t miss the inaugural ‘happening’ of Nanaimo’s Covert Poverts! Tuesday, July 26, 2pm, at the empty lot at the end of Prideaux Street (along the Millstone River). Who are the Covert Poverts? A loose-knit and ever-changing group of local poets … Continue reading

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More Mayworks PoFest!

Our Mayworks Poetry Festival (Nanaimo’s first!) concluded yesterday with featured poets Wendy Morton and David Fraser, and no less than 11 great readers at the open mic: Leona Gallant, Leanne McIntosh, Mary Ann Moore, Hugh McLeod, Judith Neale, Harvey Jenkins, … Continue reading

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Mayworks Poetry Festival

   Kate Braid   Nanaimo’s first-ever Mayworks Poetry Festival of Working Class Culture began today with feature readings by Kate Braid and me, Kim Goldberg, plus lots of dynamite readers at the open mic, and a fabulous free workshop on … Continue reading

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3 Poets & A Dinner Plate

3 POETS & A DINNER PLATE…  Poetry Reading with:   Leanne McIntosh,   David Fraser,   Kim Goldberg,   Thursday, April 7, 2011,    7-8 pm at Wellington Library,   3032 Barons Road, Nanaimo,   Free! They’re baaaaaack! The poetic … Continue reading

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Mayworks Poetry Festival in Nanaimo

Mayworks Poetry Festival! May 14 & May 21, 2011, 1:00-4:00 pm at Nanaimo Museum, 100 Museum Way, in downtown Nanaimo, BC, Free Admission!   Pics from Day One of our Mayworks Poetry Festival are here. Pics from Day Two of … Continue reading

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