Category Archives: Poetry Readings

Keynote Speaker: Annual Arkansas Haiku Society Conference – Fri. & Sat., Nov. 10-11

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Charlotte Digregorio

Meet Me in Hot Springs, Arkansas! Enjoy the beautiful outdoors in scenic Hot Springs, Arkansas in November, and come meet me to learn all about senryu and to get your Japanese-style poetry critiqued. In addition to being the keynote speaker, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Open Mic Filled with Inspiration

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Charlotte Digregorio

Our Poetry Open Mic through Zoom on Sunday, Feb. 6, sponsored by the Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District in Winnetka, Illinois (USA),  drew 28 poets from Canada, Ireland, England, New Zealand, Wales, and India, and from states including: Illinois, Iowa, Virginia, … Continue reading →

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Last Call for Poetry Open Mic: For All from Everywhere!

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Charlotte Digregorio

Charlotte Digregorio, this blog’s editor, has organized a poetry open mic through Zoom, sponsored by the Winnetka (IL, USA) Public Library, that is open to poets globally.  Beginning  and experienced poets will share the spotlight, 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Poetry Open Mic: Read Your Poems to a Global Audience!

Posted on May 15, 2021 by Charlotte Digregorio

Charlotte Digregorio has organized a poetry open mic, for all from everywhere, Sunday, July 25 at 2 p.m. (Chicago-USA Time). For those who’d like a global audience for their poetry through Zoom, this Winnetka (IL) Public Library-sponsored event, will spotlight … Continue reading →

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Calling All Poets! Read Your Poetry at the Global Open Mic

Posted on April 24, 2021 by Charlotte Digregorio

Thank you so much to all those who attended “Write and Publish Great Poetry,” my global Zoom workshop last Sunday. It was sponsored by the Winnetka (IL) Public Library, just outside of Chicago–USA. I am grateful to the Library for … Continue reading →

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Holidays: A Great Time for Showcasing Your Writing & Helping Others, Too

Posted on November 17, 2018 by Charlotte Digregorio

I am somehow still lost in October. And, here, November is whizzing by. As writers, we often realize that we need to spend time during the holiday season not only with friends and family, but sharing ourselves and our work … Continue reading →

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Readers Respond to “Seek the Best Place for a Poetry Reading”

Posted on October 8, 2016 by Charlotte Digregorio

    Alan Summers writes:   Good article!   Selling and shifting books can be notoriously difficult in many venues. We’ve all done open mic and guest poet slots but the make up of the event can rarely be conducive … Continue reading →

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Poetry Readings are Fun! Do a Reading!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

Dear Friends and Followers: If you live in the Chicago metro area, please come to my poetry reading and book signing of my new title,  Haiku and Senryu: A Simple Guide for All, this Sunday, June 28. It will be … Continue reading →

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Attend This Huge Literary Festival!

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

Followers and Friends: I hope you are enjoying The Daily Haiku which brings you a variety of haiku and senryu voices. (Senryu is haiku written about human nature and its weaknesses, and it is often humorous.) Haiku and senryu originated … Continue reading →

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Poets: Outreach Is Important

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Charlotte Digregorio

If we want poetry to be recognized as a valuable art, we need to be more active in sharing our creativity with others. National Poetry Month, April, is always an especially productive month for me in  getting the word out … Continue reading →

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