Marin Poet Laureate
Joseph Zaccardi, born in Newark, New Jersey, came to poetry late - at the age of thirteen. His publications include Vents (Pancake Press 2005), Render (Poetic Matrix Press 2009), and The Nine Gradations of Light (Bark for Me Publications 2013). In 2003 he received an Individual Artist Grant from the Marin Arts Council, and in 2010 thru 2012 was editor of the Marin Poetry Center Anthology. He was appointed poet Laureate of Marin County, CA in 2013 for a two-year term. Since 1987 he has lived in Fairfax, tossing seeds from an imaginary apple tree.
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Marin County Poet Laureate UpdateWith the demise of the Marin Arts Council as the countywide sponsoring organization for the Marin Poet Laureate (PL) Program, we were able to resume countywide sponsorship through the Marin Country Free Library System. Planning and administration continues through the Marin Poet Laureate Steering Committee with representation from the Marin Poetry Center, the Marin Cultural Commission, and now The Marin Country Free Library System. Except for the Marin Poetry Center, all the supporting organizations are under the Marin Board of Supervisors leadership. In April, the Marin PL will be announced through a resolution presented by Katie Rice, the Supervisor that represents Fairfax, the home of our new Poet Laureate, Joseph Zaccardi, who will serve a two-year term. Visit the Poet Laureate website at: Marin Poet Laureate. |
Poetry in the High Schools 
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Marin Poetry Center's High School Poetry Program, now in its 20th year,
involves sending poets into the high schools to teach and to excite students
about poetry. Each year a poetry contest is held, with winning poems
published in an anthology.
Winning Poems from Previous Years
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Open Workshop
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Fourth Thursdays at 7 PM, (except
for November & December when it's best to check). At Falkirk Cultural Center,
1408 Mission, San Rafael. This is a free poetry workshop open to anyone interested in sharing his or her poetry, and getting feedback. Bring ten copies of one poem to read aloud and then receive comments as well as hear other works in progress and share your own thoughts. For information, contact Calvin Ahlgren, calvinahlgren@att.net, (415) 497-2495. |
Bookgroup
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Aegis Retirement Community Readings
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Third Fridays at 3 PM MPC hosts a monthly reading at
The Aegis Assisted Living Center in Corte Madera. The reading usually lasts about
one half hour with about one to two poets at each reading.
It is a very casual event and is greatly appreciated by the residents.
MPC members welcome to come and show off your stuff!
For information, contact Gaby094@aol.com. |
| Traveling Poetry Show |
See: Traveling Poetry Show
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| Anthology |
See: MPC Anthology
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| Monthly Reading Series |
See: MPC Events Calendar
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