Out with the old and in with the new... if it were only that simple, or is it?
If you're talking about sweaters, maybe. But let's say you're talking about family. Not so simple. Certainly a few old things are worth keeping - like family and others who have been important in your life.
One way I'm keeping the old is by participating in my alma mater's annual Young Writer's Conference. Do you know of a middle school girl interested in writing? This one day conference is a great way for her to explore her interest, develop her skills and make new friends. It's happening on Sat., Feb. 25th at Mercy High School in Baltimore, MD. I will be offering a poetry workshop again this year.
One old problem I wish would disappear is homelessness. I can't give everyone a home, but I am hosting an open-mic poetry event to benefit Baltimore's homeless and the shelters that serve them. Sat., January 21 at the Hamilton Arts Gallery at 5502 Harford Rd. Sign up starts at 7pm, event at 7:45. Bring 1-3 poems or songs to share (depending on how many sign up). Participants are asked to donate $5., and warm clothing will also be accepted for Baltimore's homeless.
I hope your new year is full of old things that are still worth celebrating and new things that end old problems. May we all know and share the generosity and joy that exists within us.
Virginia
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Upcoming Events
Hello!
What a busy fall it has been. I've done two poetry residencies at elementary schools, led my weekly LitWorld GirlsClub and continued to connect with other people who might be interested in bringing LitWorld programs to Baltimore.
Here are a few events coming up this winter and spring. I hope you will join me where and when you can!
- January 13th I will be a judge in Maryland's Poetry Out-loud competition.
- March 7th is World Read Aloud Day. Details to come. This is a global event, so you can participate no matter where you are!
-March 14 I will be part of Poetry & Conversation at Baltimore's Pratt Library with my poet husband Sam Schmidt and married poets Jane Satterfield and Ned Balbo. Ever wonder what a marriage between poets would look like? Come find out!
- April 6th My husband Sam and I will be featured readers at the long running Ragged Edge poetry reading series in Gettysburg, PA. You could consider this his PA release party for his book, Suburban Myths.
I will post more dates/events as they are organized.
Keep reading and writing,
Virginia
What a busy fall it has been. I've done two poetry residencies at elementary schools, led my weekly LitWorld GirlsClub and continued to connect with other people who might be interested in bringing LitWorld programs to Baltimore.
Here are a few events coming up this winter and spring. I hope you will join me where and when you can!
- January 13th I will be a judge in Maryland's Poetry Out-loud competition.
- March 7th is World Read Aloud Day. Details to come. This is a global event, so you can participate no matter where you are!
-March 14 I will be part of Poetry & Conversation at Baltimore's Pratt Library with my poet husband Sam Schmidt and married poets Jane Satterfield and Ned Balbo. Ever wonder what a marriage between poets would look like? Come find out!
- April 6th My husband Sam and I will be featured readers at the long running Ragged Edge poetry reading series in Gettysburg, PA. You could consider this his PA release party for his book, Suburban Myths.
I will post more dates/events as they are organized.
Keep reading and writing,
Virginia
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