Your Guide to Poetry for the People at Greeley Park

Poetry in the Park, brought to you by Hollis-based Hobblebush Books, will take place September 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Greeley Park Bandshell, 100 Concord St., Nashua.

This is the first annual Poetry in the Park festival, and everyone is welcome, regardless of your ability to rhyme. You are encouraged to bring a bag lunch, and a blanket to sit on. Highlights will include:

• poetry readings by some of New Hampshire's best poets
• original live music
• an open mic for local poets
• discussions about hearing, speaking, and appreciating poetry
• book signings by our authors
• raffle drawings for valuable book sets

The open mic will take place at noon with sign-ups beginning at 11:30 a.m..

Featured readings by: Sidney Hall Jr., Rodger Martin, Alice Fogel,J. Kates, John Perrault, B. Eugene McCarthy, Patricia Fargnoli, and James Fowler.

Also featured:

• B. Eugene McCarthy's discussion: "Taking poetry off the page," looks at the oral tradition of poetry.

• John Perrault's performance of original poems and song.

• Alice B. Fogel's discussion: "Poetry for the reluctant reader" for those who never quite understood the appeal of poetry.

Even if you don't fit into any of these categories but like to support local artists, please stop by this free event!

Schedule of poets:

11 a.m. Sydney Hall Jr., "Fumbling in the Light"

11:15 a.m. Rodger Martin, "The Battlefield Guide"

11:30 a.m. Alice Fogel, "Strange Terrain" discussion -  Poetry for the reluctant reader.

11:45 a.m. J. Kates, "The Briar Patch

Noon - open mic

1 p.m. John Perrault, "Jefferson's Dreams" poetry and song.

1:15 p.m. B. Eugene McCarthy "Sound Ideas" discussion, taking poetry off the page

1:30 p.m.Patricia Fagnoli, "Winter"

1:45 p.m. James Fowler, "Falling Ashes"

About Hobblebush: 

Hobblebush Books is an independent press dedicated to publishing books that feature a unique voice and make a difference. We publish both literary and non-literary titles. Although we publish a few e-books, we are dedicated to the book as a beautiful physical object, something to hold in your hands, admire and smell the ink while you read.