Larry's Bar ~ Poetry

Introduction

Since 1984, The Poetry Forum at Larry's has presented the best Columbus and regional poets in featured readings followed by open mike readings from the first Monday in October through mid-May. In the open readings, audience members may present their own work or that of other poets, 2 poems or five minutes (whichever is shorter).

Eight local poets work together to recommend readers, schedule and promote the series, and work with other literary and arts groups to make poetry a vibrant part of central Ohio's cultural life. From performance and street poets to widely published academics to poetry ensembles, The Poetry Forum offers an eclectic range of wordsmiths and a receptive audience for anyone who wants to pass the word.

Photo from Columbus Dispatch, April 4, 1997.

Since 1985, the Ohio Arts Council has provided matching grant funds to support donations collected at each reading. Donations to the weekly passing of the hat give donors a chance at the Forum's book raffle. A book of poetry is provided each week by Half Price Books. --Steve Abbott

For more information, come by Larry's on Monday nights or contact Steve Abbott at 614-268-5006.

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Introduction

Schedule

Poetry Contest

THE POETRY FORUM AT Larry's

& Winter 2005 &

Schedule of Featured Readers

Monday 7:00 - 9:00 pm

Jan 03	John M. Bennett
Jan 10	Matt Trease
Jan 17	Maggie J. Smith
Jan 24	Helyn Dell
Jan 31	Mikel Romine
Feb 07	TBA
Feb 14	Jeanne Desy
Feb 21	Erica DeWeese
Feb 28	Jeff Jarosch
Mar 01	TBA Poetry Forum annual fundraiser!
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~ An Open reading follows the scheduled reader. Sign up at 7pm ~

Introduction

Schedule

Poetry Contest

REDDING MEMORIAL POETRY CONTEST

The Redding Memorial Contest is open to any resident of Franklin or any
adjoining county. Submit up to 3 poems, limit 40 lines per poem, on
separate pages. Name address, and phone number should appear on the BACK ONLY on each submission. Deadline is Feb. 28. Mail entries to Redding Competition, Box 784, Worthington OH 43085.

Winner will receive $100 and a featured reading at The Poetry Forum at
Larry's on the first Monday in May 2001. Second prize is $100 in services or products (MANY poetry chapbooks available) from Pudding House Writers' Resource Center in Johnstown. Third prize is $25 gift certificate from Half Price Books.

More information @ 614.268.5006.

Last updated January 23, 2005
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