NH Writers' Project - Literary Calendar

Edited by Susan Kennedy

July 6, Derry: Robert Perreault, author of Manchester, will give a lecture titled “Before Peyton Place: In Search of the Real Grace Metalious, 2 p.m. at Robert Frost Farm (432-6140).

July 8, Amherst: Award-winning novelist and poet Julia Older, author of This Desired Place, The Isles of Shoals, and Tahirih Unveiled, will present Pirates and Poets, 7 p.m. in the Amherst Town Library (673-2288; sleonardi@amherst.lib.nh.us).

July 9, Conway: Singer and songwriter Maria Ventura and poet Nate Amadon will be the featured performers, followed by an open mike, 6:30–8:30 p.m. at Conway Public Library (447-5552; thomasjdiegoli@earthlink.net).

July 9, Portsmouth: Novelists Joan Silber, author of The Size of the World, and Robin Messing, author of Serpent in the Garden of Dreams, will read from their books, 7 p.m. at RiverRun Bookstore (431-2100; www.riverrunbookstore.com).

July 10, Weare: Playwright Tom Dunn’s new play, Charles Dickens Tells the Story of Oliver Twist, will premiere, 7 p.m. at John Stark Regional High School. For more information and reservations, call 428-3544.

July 11, Weare: Playwright Tom Dunn’s new play, Charles Dickens Tells the Story of Oliver Twist, will be performed, 7 p.m. at John Stark Regional High School. For more information and reservations, call 428-3544.

July 12-13, Bellows Falls, VT: The Great River Arts Institute will offer a two-day workshop lead by New Hampshire Poet Laureate Pat Fargnoli. For intermediate and advanced poets, the workshop will focus on the use of personal and public spaces in poems. Space is limited, fee is $350. For more information and an application form call 802-463-3330 or visit www.greatriverarts.org/mainpages/fargnoli.htm.

July 14, Exeter: Mystery writer Linda Greenlaw will read from and sign her latest book, Fisherman’s Bend, 7 p.m. at Water Street Bookstore (778-9731; http://waterstreet.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp).

July 15, North Conway: Novelist Lisa Gardner will celebrate the release of her latest thriller, Say Goodbye, 7 p.m. at Red Jacket Mountain View Resort (356-3200).

July 15, Portsmouth: Historican George C. Daughan will read from his new book, If By Sea: The Forging of the American Navy—From the Revolution to the War of 1812, 7 p.m. at RiverRun Bookstore (431-2100; www.riverrunbookstore.com).

July 16, Exeter: Novelist Ed Lin will read from and sign his latest book, This is a Bust, 7 p.m. at Water Street Bookstore (778-9731; http://waterstreet.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp).

July 19, Amherst: Several accomplished poets including Martha Rhodes, Ellen Dudley and Cleopatra Mathis will give a reading as a fundraiser to benefit The Frost Place, a poetry museum and education center at Robert Frost’s former homestead. Admission is $5 at the door. At 2 p.m. at Pruyne Lecture Hall, Amherst College (413-320-2950; PatrickSDonnelly@aol.com).

July 19, Exeter: Children’s author Joni Perkins will read from and sign her new book, Struck by Lightning, 11 a.m. at Time of Wonder Children’s Bookstore (778-6027).

July 22, Exeter: Novelist Felicia Donovan will read from and sign her latest book in The Black Widows series, Spun Tales, 7 p.m. at Water Street Bookstore (778-9731; http://waterstreet.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp).

July 23, Concord: Linda Greenlaw, author of the bestselling mystery Slipknot, will discuss and sign her latest book, Fisherman’s Bend, 7 p.m. at Gibson’s Bookstore (224-0562; www.gibsonsbookstore.com).

July 24, North Conway: Acclaimed writer Chris Bohjalian, author of Skeletons at the Feast, will discuss and sign his books, 6:30 p.m. at White Birch Books (356-3200).

July 24, Portsmouth: Bestselling author Andre Dubus III will read from and sign his latest novel, The Garden of Last Days, 7 p.m. at RiverRun Bookstore (431-2100).

July 26, North Conway: Novelist Linda Greenlaw will read from and sign her second book, Fishermen’s Bend, 6 p.m. at White Birch Books (356-3200).

July 27 – August 1, Andover: Words in Play Writing Workshops will offer a writing camp for young writers and teachers. Campers will have the opportunity to meet and learn from guest artist and master storyteller Odds Bodkin. Young writers and teachers the learn side by side about the writing process. For more information and a registration form visit www.wordsinplay.net or call 724-3609.

July 29, Portsmouth: Christopher Locke, the 2007–2008 New Hampshire Council on the Arts fellow in poetry, will read from his new work as well as poems from his current manuscript, End of American Magic. Free and open to the public. At 7 p.m. at the Portsmouth Public Library.

July 30, Hanover: Memoirist Mimi Schwartz will read from and discuss her new book, 7 p.m. at Howe Library (643-4120).

July 30, Portsmouth: Author Kathryn Harrison will read from and sign her latest book, While They Slept: An Inquiry into the Murder of a Family, 7 p.m. at RiverRun Bookstore (431-2100).

August 2, Bellows Falls, VT: The Great River Arts Institute will offer workshop lead by Poet Alice Fogel, author of Be That Empty. For poetry teachers, the workshop will explore eight steps for discovering poetry and for approaching poems with students. Fee is $150. For more information and an application form call 802-463-3330 or visit www.greatriverarts.org/mainpages/field_guide.htm.

ONGOING

Berlin, Every Thursday: Children’s Story Hour, 10-11 a.m. at Berlin Public Library (752-5210; inez@ncia).

Concord, every Wednesday: Open mike at the Green Martini, 7 p.m. (Isaac Harris, xheartlessnothingx@yahoo.com).

Concord, Third Wednesday of the Month: Featured authors read, followed by an open mike at Borders Books, 7 p.m. (frisella@worldpath.net).

Deerfield, Fourth Tuesday of the Month: Open mike at The Lion Café, 463-7374, on Rt. 107, 7 - 9 pm except December (lindseycoombs@gmail.com or 463-7226).

Dover, Every Fourth Wednesday: Poetry hoot hosted by Matt Gallant and John-Michael Albert, 7 p.m. at Café on the Corner (749-4711).

Dublin, Sundays: Fall and spring readings followed by an open mike at Del Rossi's Trattoria, 2:30 p.m. (563-7195).

Effingham, Third Thursday of the Month: Writer’s Night with featured readers followed by an open mike, 7 p.m. at the Effingham Public Library (539-1537; katiemccarthy@adelphia.net).

Exeter, Every Monday: Tina Bruce hosts story time and leads children in a craft project. Free and open to the public, children from preschoolers on up are welcome, 10 a.m. at Time of Wonder Bookstore (778-9731).

Haverill, MA, Second Thursday of the Month: Open mike in the Crescent Dragon Café, 8 p.m. (978-372-5441).

Kittery, ME, First Tuesday of the Month: Enjoy an open mike, tea, and coffee at the Rice Public Library, 7–9 p.m. (207-439-0199).

Lawrence, MA, Second Tuesday of the Month: Poetry Hoot sponsored by the Frost Foundation of Lawrence, 7-9 p.m. Venue varies so call ahead. (978-725-8828).

Manchester, Every Other Friday: Open mike and featured reading or slam hosted by Russian Roulette Productions at the Bridge Street Café, 7pm (647-9991 or bridgepoetry@gmail.com).

Moultonborough, First Tuesday of the Month: Featured authors read, followed by an open mike, in the Moultonborough Public Library, 7:30 p.m. (476-8895).

Nashua, Sundays: Sunday Family Storytime-each week tales from different countries and cultures are featured, followed by a puppet show in the Children's Room, Nashua Public Library, 2 p.m. (589-4610 or carol.eyman@nashua.lib.nh.us).

Nashua, Second Friday of the Month: Poets Corner featured readers followed by an open mike at Unitarian Universalist Church, 8 p.m. (saffronmuse@msn.com).

Newmarket, Second Thursday of the Month: There is an open mike (no invited readers) at Crackskulls Books from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (659-8181).

Peterborough, every third Saturday: Monadnock Writers' Group Speakers Series, 9:45 a.m. at Peterborough Town Library (lindaj.thomas@verizon.net, 547-2781).

Plaistow, Third Monday of each month: Poetry reading with one featured reader, followed by an open mike, 7:30 – 9 p.m. at Plaistow Public Library (Matthew Gallant at 887-0151; matthewp.gallant@gmail.com).

Plymouth, Second Wednesday of Each Month: Open mike, 7 p.m. at Mandarin Taste restaurant (535-2492).

Portland, ME, Every Tuesday: Spoken Word Hip Hop Night followed by an open mike at Acoustic Coffee, 7-10 p.m. (207-774-0404).

Portland, ME, Second Tuesday of the Month: Slam poetry at Acoustic Coffee, 7–10 p.m. (207-774-0404).

Portland, ME, First, Third and Fifth Thursday of the Month: Poetry Group at Borders South Portland, 7 p.m. (207-775-6110).

Portland, ME, Last Thursday of the Month: Open poetry reading at Geno’s, 8:30 p.m. (207-772-7891).

Portsmouth, First Wednesday of the Month: Poetry Hoot sponsored by Portsmouth Poet Laureate Program in Café Espresso, 7 p.m. Does not meet July and August (772-4345).

Portsmouth, Second Monday of the Month: The “Stone Pigeon” poetry readings are held at Breaking New Grounds followed by an open mike, 7–9 p.m. (Gary Widger, gmofo@hotmail.com).

Portsmouth, Third Thursday of the Month: "Beat Night" at the Press Room, 7-9 p.m. (431-5186).

Rochester, Every Friday: Open mike hosted by Mike White at The Governor’s Inn Café, 7 p.m. (332-0107).

Thetford, VT, First Tuesday of December, February, March, and April: PEN North’s “Whining and Dining” has found a new home at Isabell's Cafe. Dinner will feature a hearty soup, salad, bread, wine, beer, dessert, and coffee. After dinner, local authors Mary Hays, Barbara Dimmick, and Sally Brady will lead a discussion. Isabell's Café, 6 p.m. PEN Members $16, non-members $20. (Please RSVP to John Palladino: johnandtyre@juno.com or 802-785-2901)

Warner, Wednesdays: Storytelling by the Fireplace with Simonds teachers at MainStreet BookEnds, 6:30 p.m.

Wolfeboro, Fourth Thursday of the Month: Poets in the Attic will read, followed by an open mike, 7-9 p.m. at The Country Bookseller (Gordon or Cheryl Lang, 539-4472 or glang11@earthlink.net).

WSCA-LPFM Radio, Wednesdays: Deidre Randall hosts "Writers in the Round," a showcase of songwriters and poets, 7-8 p.m. (listen at 106.1FM. Interested readers should contact Deidre at www.witrhome.org or talk@witrhome.org for booking.