October 18, 2012

Poetry on tap for the weekend

Kennebec Journal Staff

Poets and visual artists are scheduled to participate in the 8th annual Belfast Poetry Festival, Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Hutchinson Center in Belfast.

One of the only community-based, non-academic poetry festivals in the country, the event features established, professionally recognized poets and artists from throughout Maine along with emerging poets to create a lively mix, according to a news release.

This year's festival will feature "A Poem to Behold," a live, multimedia presentation of poetry and images -- the first of its kind in Maine.

The Belfast Poetry Festival is co-sponsored by the Maine Writers and Publishers Alliance. For more information go to belfastpoetry .com.

PARTIAL SCHEDULE: SATURDAY, OCT 20, 4 P.M.: Hutchinson Center, Welcome Reception -- Food and Drink

5 P.M.: "A Poem to Behold" Live Multimedia Show

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