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Saturday, May 1 through Monday, May 31, All Day (Online). May Virtual Gallery:
Visual Artists – Our Journey to a Personal Project
. During the month of May, the Camden Public Library will host an online show of photographic artwork by Sue Michlovitz and Dianne Kittle, who are presently completing Master of Fine Arts degrees at Maine Media College in Rockport. The images featured in the show highlight work that each artist has collected for publication in two fine press books.
Visit the photography show on the library’s website beginning May 1 at librarycamden.org/event/michlovitz-kittle
Monday, May 3,
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Walsh History Center Hour on Zoom. Do you have a question about the history of Camden, your ancestors that may have lived in the area, or the house you live in now? Ken Gross and the Walsh History Center team are happy to try to help you find an answer! Email kgross@librarycamden.org to request a Zoom link to participate.
Poetry alive and well in Maine
By Linda Buckmaster | Apr 22, 2021
“I think poetry is alive and well in Maine!” said Maine Poet Laureate Stuart Kestenbaum. “There are so many new books being published, great readings, and exciting initiatives with young people writing poetry.” Stuart’s poem “Breaking Free” is our feature this week.
He continued: “In challenging times of the pandemic, social upheaval and environmental crises, people turn to poetry to understand deeper meanings, or to give voice to their feelings. We re constantly listening to news about these issues, but poetry is helping us listen in a different, deeper way.”
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Perhaps it s due to Amanda Gorman s wildly popular Inaugural poem, perhaps it s because people are seeking meaning and beauty during the pandemic. but, whatever the reason, poetry is having a moment. It s National Poetry Month. Among the many events and initiatives underway is a new statewide effort to promote poetry education to raise appreciation and understand of poetry among students and the general public as well. We’ll learn about poetry programs and events, and hear about how poets in Maine have been faring during the pandemic.
Panelists:
Richard Blanco, poet, author, speaker, civil engineer; Inaugural Poet for Obama s second Inauguration
A sumptuous guide to the studios of 26 Maine artists, living and dead pressherald.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from pressherald.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.