by Lawrence Cooper | Feb 25, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Newsletter, Poet's Pyb Night, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Another wonderful evening at Poet’s Pub Night. New faces, young faces, older faces, people finding their voices, a pleasure to be there. Please come out and try it. It really is a great informal way to try out your creative powers in a supportive environment. We...
by Lawrence Cooper | Feb 19, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Newsletter, Poet's Pyb Night, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Poet’s Pub Night will be held at the usual time and place on the last Monday of the month which this month falls on February 24. It will be from 7 to 8:30 at the Cornerstone Taproom on Cliff and Fifth. The theme this month is Love Letters. Bring your gushy poems...
by Lawrence Cooper | Feb 19, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Mental Wellness, Mindfulness, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
I will be giving my first reading of my new book, The Enchanted Life, at the Courtenay Library on Saturday, February 22, from 2 to 3:30. Please spread the word. The second part for the following day at the Cornerstone Taproom has been cancelled.. I hope to reschedule...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jan 29, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Newsletter, Poet's Pyb Night, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Fifteen brave people came out to take part in Poet’s Pub Night in spite of torrential rains and a major power outage just across the street at the Filberg Center. I was especially pleased to have three poets show up and contribute who had no previous experience with...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jan 29, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
I had the privilege of taking in a session at the North Island Writers Conference this past weekend. I missed out on the poetry session as it was over booked, and being the last one in, I was the first one out. As it turned out, there was enough interest in...
by Lawrence Cooper | Jan 18, 2020 | Comox Valley Poet Laureate, Comox Valley Poetry, Newsletter, Poetry, Poetry Presentations
Poet’s Pub Night is on again on Monday, Jan 27, from 7 to 9 PM. The theme this month is “A Dog’s Breakfast”. Anything goes. Bring your favorite animal poem or whatever you choose to present. As usual, we read and then write and read again....
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