Happy Birthday to me (part 2)

Hi folks:  Yes you read that right! My other birthday is Tommorow! (10/27/ Wouldn't you like to know . LOL)
Remember back on 9/14/ 11 I told you I was turning 12 and Celebrated 2 birthdays a year?  feel free to go back to the blog for that week and check it out if you don't remember or if you've only started viewing this recently for details !  Tommorow is my actually birthday and I turn 45 this year   (If you're REALLY CURIOUS, FEEL FREE TO DO THE MATH FOR YOURSELF! OTHERWISE JUST READ ON!)  Other birthdays of note include : Poetri ( my "cosmic twin"  because he was also  born on 10/27/ Wouldn't you like to know .)  Steve Goodie (11/4/ Wouldn't you like to know.)  More on this later.  Here's what's going on this week

1. Every Sunday  8:p.m. Local Time, Steve Goodie hosts the show at The Bluebird cafe: 4104 Hillsboro Pike Nashville,TN No cover.$7.00 minimum great food and drink . visit http://www.stevegoodie.com and click on the gigs and bits link for more info.

2.  Thanks to Steve I got my first " Birthday Present"  and now have the ability  to hook up with an old friend  again that I had also lost touch with. For some reason he uses the name  "El Ropo!" professionally now
but to me he'll always be Vaudeville Van the Blues Ridge Mountain Man !  His birth name is Phil Van Tee  and if you have NOT seen him yet and you can get to one of his gigs you absolutely should ! His next appearances are at:  The Tonopah Civic Center Rotary Club Fundraiser Tonopah, NV  on Saturday, November 05, 2011 and at

• Friday, November 11, 2011 8:30PM - Magic Castle Peller Theater Hollywood, CA visit http://www.philvantee.com/
• for complete details!

3.Marys Bridge Book Faire

Time: November 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

Location: http://marysbridge.org/main   visit the site and check it out! 

4. How Usable Is Your Web Site?Presented by: Michael Van Der Gaag

An interactive workshop examining some key characteristics that make a website easy to use and customer relevant. Open to the public. No charge for RPCN members. $8.00 for non-members.When:11 Nov 2011 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM Location: Temple B'rith Kodesh 

2131 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14620  visit

http://www.rochesterconsultants.org/rpcn_events_all?eventId=395329&EventViewMode=EventDetails

for registration info.

5. Poets at the Armory: Main Street Armory 900 East Main St. Rochester,NY

Rochester Poets is participating in the Art at the Armory show at the Main Street Armory coming up on Saturday & Sunday, November 12 & 13, 10 am - 6 pm We're going to do 2 readings on each day (2-2:45 pm and 4-5 pm on Sat, 10-10:45; Noon-12:45 pm on Sunday). So we invite you to join us in the readings on Saturday and/or Sunday. NOTE that we don't expect participants will join us for all 4 readings -- in fact, we're counting on most folks joining us for 1 or 2 reading sets so we have room for more poets. At the moment, we especially need readers and staff for Sunday.

Among poets already confirmed are: Arthur Aroeste, "Laughing" Larry Berger,Carolyn Coit Cancy,Cynthia Blair,Janet Collinge,Doug Curry,Judy DeCroce,Nick Eckerson,Mary N. Fisher,Tyler M. Gagnon,Dane Gordon,Chris Hammond,Steve Huff,Frank Judge,Laura Klinkon,Gary Lehmann, Anthony Leuzzi,Sheryl de Jong-Loavenbruck,Wynne McClure,Lori D. Nolasco,Beatrice O'Brien

Aceyon Owens,Yvonne Powell,Beth Prewitt,Mary Ritchie,Christopher Robin,Gretchen Schulz,Sevin,Eddie Swayze,Deanna Tiefenthal
Agape Towns,Paula Weld Cary and more! LEASE NOTE that the Sunday readings have been scheduled so no one will have to miss the Poet Walk event at MAG from 2-5 pm. We will also have a display table and will be free to sell our books, CDs/DVDs, broadsides, postcards. We need volunteers to man the table -- preferably in 2 hour shifts -- in other words, at 4 shifts each day, hopefully with each shift staffed by 2 people. These poets can also participate in the readings; however, we obviously need folks who can staff the table during the reading periods.We also need volunteers to staff the ticket booth on Saturday for 1 hour shifts.The organizers need to know the availability of volunteers ASAP. So if you're interested in participating and/or volunteering, please get back to me immediately! We hope you'll join us in this exciting and unique opportunity! for more info visit: http://www.artatthearmory.com/ for complete info! 

6. 

THE REBIRTH OF SPOKEN FUNK/ POETRI'S BURFDAY & JUREN'S COMING HOME PARTY!

PREFERRED TICKETS - $35

 Sunday November 13, 2011 at 9:00 PM (PDT)

(Poetri's latest cd, No Waiting in line, Reserved Seats)

VIP TICKETS - $50

(Poetri's latest cd, dinner entree, Reserved Seating in comfortable, luxurious booth, NO WAITING IN LINE)

$10 Food Minimum

  If you've been to any of Poetri's 21st birthday celebrations at Spoken Funk, we expect to see you here on this night.  The best EVERYTHING in one night. Pre-sale Tickets Sold NOW!  Why pay more when you can pay less?

Don't say we didn't warn you!  Doors open @ 9:00 pm.

Show starts at 9:00 pm. 

The Mbar :1253 N. Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90038 visit: http://WWW.SPOKENFUNK.COM to purchase tickets.

7. Victor & Lea read in Long Beach, California!Tuesday, November 8 · 7:00pm - 10:00pm Barnes & Noble, Marina Pacifica Mall

6326 E. Pacific Coast Highway

Victor Infante, Lea C. Deschenes, Murray Thomas. Go check them out!

 Whew! That's all the stuff that folks have let me know is happening so far for  this week!  

 I'm sorry but I really don't think I left room for a poem this time either. Sorry. 

BTW , Instant poetry (just add words!) is in fact one of the books that will  be avalible through the Mary's bridge book Faire. they have 10 SIGNED COPIES and when theire gone there gone and you'll just have to PAY SHIPPING TOO if you want a copy of the book!   Here's what Mary sent me in the note telling me she did in fact receive  the books:

" Hi Larry.Wonderful news, your books arrived safely today... I had to laugh though, those ten books in such a BIG BOX!!!! LOl.... you had me giggling my head off! Then I sat down to read your book and laughed even harder... I love your book.... I hope there will be many more like this...

I love your humor and everything about the book is great!  I will be sharing your book with everyone I know...  I called Rob, and shared with him that the books arrived today, he went online and found your book then copied the cover to add to the book faire....
I'm sure it do well... I am going to tell Oren and a some others how i enjoyed it... I'm sure Oren will want me to send him a copy.... 
Thank you so much Larry for your support of our book-fare, and for being my friend and fellow bridge-mate.You are very much appreciated....Do keep in touch with me....
Best to you today and always,

Mary   ps, thank you !!!!! :)" Pretty neat huh? whanna see what she was talking about? Here are the links to the book:
 http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234

 

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1

 

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts

http://www.biblio.com/books/454784755.html

See you at some of these and next week for sure!

 

The hits just keep on coming!

Hi folks: Wow!  Lots of stuff happening and I've just got to say  that the Billy Collins reading last week was totally Awesome! He has now joined my list as one of the three poets who's book I would absolutely be willing to Pay money to buy . The other two are Brendan Constantine and Kitty Jospe. ( you notice my own name is not on that list! That's because even with the titles I've self published I expect to GET PAID by selling them not pay to buy them!)  You can see samples of my work in previous post on this blog and I might even include one this week. We'll see . More on this later!   Here's what's up:

1.  Congrats to Wendy Sacks ! Here's the info:I am pleased to confirm your participation in the upcoming Arts; Cultural Council Gallery exhibition entitled, Four Artists:  Cook, Keyser, Notides-Benzing, and Sacks, opening Tuesday, November 9th, and closing Wednesday, November 30th.  The closing reception will take place on Wednesday, November 30th from 5 PM to 7 PM.  This may seem a little early but she's also the featured artist the Rochester Arts Council's  Metropolitan  Magazine this month! Here's the contact info so you can get a copy!Arts & Cultural Council for Greater Rochester, Inc. 277 North Goodman Street Rochester, NY 14607
http://www.artsrochester.org Phone: (585) 473-4000 Fax: (585) 473-4051 Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM
Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM

   :2. I just got this and had to post it!  Hi Larry.    I went to your blog today and discovered your "Instant Poetry."  I'm a member of a writing group, Payson Raconteurs (in Payson, Arizona), and it occurred to me that writing such poetry as a group project might be fun, and I wish to order a copy of your book.  If that can be handled through you, I would be pleased to send a check to you.   
 Sincerely,

            Carole Emma Mathewson. ! 
Thanks Carole!   

 3. Dear authors/readers: Because of the success of the Authors/Readers group (we are now at over 3,500 members!), I partnered with a talented web designer named Ashley Farrand to create a book social network that uses genres as its central theme. The website is called GenreBuds. It has an "open book" layout, as well as many unique features to aid authors and readers in finding books and networking (eg. author pencil icons, genre bubbles/tags, virtual ribbons and gifts). 

Because it's a new site, we would love to have you join it (it's free), spread the word by telling your friends on Facebook/Twitter, and help us build our online library by uploading books. Reading is a  great thing that should be encouraged! 

Here is the link to GenreBuds: http://www.genrebuds.com 

Any help and feedback is greatly appreciated. (Feel free to email me here or on GenreBuds.) 

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you on the site! 

Sincerely, 

Vincent Lowry (Moderator) PS - If you are a blogger (or have websites/networks with several followers), please let me know. We are giving 100 extra points to members on GenreBuds who help us blog/broadcast about the new site.

4. http://marysbridge.org/events/marys-bridge-book-faire check it out! 
5. Breath and shadow volume 8, Number 4 Fall 2011

In our Fall issue we feature poems by Mike Wood, Cindy Lamb, Charles
Thielman, and William Harris. There is a short story by Mark Cornell,
a tale of nursery rhyme noir by David C. Kopaska-Merkel, and Michael
Callahan reveals the government’s erroneous thinking in his essay on
sub-minimum wages for American workers who are disabled.

Our editors hope you enjoy this issue of Breath and Shadow. Please
recommend us to your friends. In this difficult economy, we are
struggling along with most non-profits. Your tax deductible donations
are essential to the work we do. Visit our web site for details. We
are also seeking submissions in all categories—please visit our
website for guidelines.

    To read this issue, please visit:
www.abilitymaine.org/breath

I used to sit on the editorial board for this magazine myself!   Please check them out! 

6. On October 23rd (Sunday) at 1PM, Thom Ward, one of  the most talented poets in the Rochester region will be reading from his recently published book of poetry,Etcetera's Mistress.  He also has a number of previously published books of poetry including Small Boat With Oars Of Different Size, Various Orbits, and Matter Of The Casket. Thom is no stranger to Lift Bridge and I look forward to welcoming him back.  Wine and cheese reception to follow his reading.  Link with more information below...

         http://www.liftbridgebooks.com/event/thom-ward-read-his-latest-book-poetry-lift-bridge

7.WORD PRESS GROUP:  Based on feedback I got from many of you I'm going to try out the 4th Wednesday of the month for our meetings. That means our next meeting will be on October 26th at 7pm. You can find directions, etc. here: http://bit.ly/rocwp

There were a few people at the last meeting who wanted to learn about installing WordPress, so in the interest of starting at the beginning I'm going to do a tutorial on WordPress installation at our next meeting. If anyone is interested in having me do the installation for them as part of the tutorial just let me know! This meeting will be a great one for the beginners to attend!

For the more advanced among you: it would be great to have you there to help me out as we go through the tutorial, and I expect we'll have some time afterwards to have a more free flowing discussion.

8.Thursday, October 27, at Cary Collection, Wallace Library, RIT: Photography and Poetry book launch for "Colleagues" by John Retallack and Anne Coon. ( it also just happens to be my biological birthday!  I turn 45 and I know how I'm going to celebrate!) 

9. M.A.H. (Mama's American Herstory) monologues

Sunday, October 30 · 5:00pm - 8:00pm 

Flying Squirrel Community Space 285 Clarissa Street Rochester, NY

Starring the women of SSS, who brought you the HER show ; WOMONSTOCK: Lori Nolasco, Katrina Scott, Chan McKenzie, Lu Highsmith Jenna Rossi, Grace Flores, Jess Cohen, Diane Conway and introducing: Loekie Windig, Marsha Jones  LaTasha and many others.Cost: No one will be turned away d/t lack of funds because this event is FREE!!Signed Interpreted (may or may not be provided)Wheelchair AccessibleIf you'd like more information about Mama’s American Herstory please contact Chan McKenzie for more information about C.S.W.A. please contact Diane Conway, both at c_s_w_a@yahoo.groups.com.You may also call and leave a message on the 24hr voice mail at 585-442-5432 and someone will return your call. Thank you for your support…

Culture starts with ART! 

Whew! Lots of stuff again this week ! as much as I'd like to, I'm not sure if I could even possibly squezze in a poem here!  Sorry! maybe next week!  however, If you'd like to check out my book here are Links! 

http://www.amazon.com/Instant-Poetry-Just-Add-Words/dp/1450255523/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1296114461&sr=1-1

http://www.iuniverse.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000187234

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry--just-add-words--?keyword=instant+poetry+%28just+add+words%21%29&store=allproducts

http://www.biblio.com/search.php?author=&title=Chocolate+box&keyisbn=&format=&dealer_id=27786

See you next week! 

Hi again! Lots more going on! see blog for info!

Wow! What a busy week! Lyn Lifshin tomorrow, Billy Collins the next day, Michael Meyerhofer this weekend  and even more going on than that! Check the last two blog posts for details on these events. Here's what's going on between today (10/12/11) and next week  (10/19/11) as far as I know right now!:


1. October Milonga
Saturday, October 22 at 9:00pm - October 23 at 1:00am
Tango Cafe Dance Studio
389 Gregory St. Rochester,NY 
( They have a music/poetry open mic on Mondays from 8-11 p.m. there too!) reserve your space today by calling the studio at 271-4930!


2. Holiday Fair at Custom Brew Crafters:

300 Village Square Boulevard Honeoye Falls, NY 14472-1180 (585) 624-4386

My friend Kim Pandina of Panda Wear sent me this for more info vist:
http://www.PandaWear.etsy.com/

3."BETLEM AND GEOS: MATTER AND COLOR" art opening
Davison Gallery, Roberts Wesleyan College2301 Westside Dr. (at Buffalo Rd)

Rochester, NY

4. New England Bloody Roots Music Festival
Saturday, October 22 at 12:00pm - October 23 at 2:00am
Ralph's Diner, Worcester Massachusetts

148 Grove St.

Worcester, MA

The New England Bloody Roots Music Festival is the Northeast's own heavy roots, country, folk and deep blues all day musical event featuring local and touring artists.


Bands Performing at the Festival:
(The 2011 Line up is full)

Ten Foot Polecats
Jeff Norwood
James Keyes
Geo Poor and Amy Levine
Scott Ricciuti and Pistol Whipped
The Farmer's Union Players
Jon Short
Erin Harpe and the Delta Swingers
Sharks Come Cruisin'
The Sarah Levecque Band
Angry Johnny and the Killbillies



The band line up is full for the festival, but we are currently looking for Vendors and Sponsors interested in being part of the festivities. 
Is that you? Email: NewEnglandBloodyRoots@gmail.com for more info on how you can join.


5.  Please don't forget to register and show up! 
The mutli-million dollar poetry Industry workshop
Wednesday, October 19 · 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Creative Wellness Center 320 N. Goodman Street Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14607

More Info

! 

This is the first of 3 work shops being sponsored by the center on behalf of the Rochester Mental Health Association. This workshop will cover the 7 basic markets in which you CAN earn a living from poetry! ( IT WILL NOT COVER THE GREETING CARD OR SONG WRITING MARKETS) which together make up the $7.5 Billion (YES I SAID BILLION WITH A B!) DOLLAR US POETRY INDUSTRY. This workshop will be presented by "Laughing" Larry B. Aka. Mr. Lawrence R.Berger who Is both a coalition member and a nationally famous poet with over 30 years of Sales and marketing experience who has also spend 12 years and one moth( on the day of this workshop) making his living in poetry by working in all seven of these markets. In addition you'll learn part of his history as well as : The two basic poetic orientations, how to develop a venue,Local ,regional,national and global reputations and the differences between them. How to "brand" yourself as an artist/business owner and why he thinks the term brand is misused. And ( depending on time available) a demonstration of " Laughing" Larry's Instant Poetry (just add words!) writing style and of course the opportunity to get any questions you might have going in or that may come up during the workshop answered. Space is Limited so please reserve your spot as soon as possible by calling CWC office manager Samantha McLean at (585) 325-3145 ext 142 the center is open to the public from at least 10:00 am-4 Pm Monday through Friday, later for special events. See you on the 19th of October you can also register via email. visit www.cwcrochester.org for the address and please let Sam know if you need an ASL interpreter! * Special note to LA Poet/Comedian Dana Snow: Thanks for letting me use the title my friend! ( Hey, I'm doing this one myself so you just KNOW I'm gonna push it!)  LOL!  I THINK   I CAN SQUEEZE IN A POEM AGAIN THIS WEEK!  i'M NOT ENTIRELY SURE! BUT LETS TRY! (LOLA!)  Swamped! By "Laughing" Larry B. Holy Halibut! I got the reading tonight! Lyn tomorow! Billy C.  and Greg Taylor and crew on Wednesdays and clients all week!   When the heck am I gonna have time to write?  Poetry takes time to develop! each letter of each word must be painstakingly puzzled out !  Not to mention just which words will go in which stanza? These things take  time! and...  Whoa! Hold on there a second! This is My Poetry we're talking about here!  the guy who does  Poetry improv in 30 seconds or less Who has done this for a living for over 12 years now and reguarly gets favioable comparisons to  Legends like Whitman , Dali and Bly!  Whew! I almost forgot !  I guess I had time to write at least one poem this week huh?  (lola!)  Yay! I did it! If you like this poem check out the books! here are the links: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Instant+Poetry&x=0&y=0 http://www.biblio.com/books/454784755.html http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry--just-add-words--?keyword=instant+poetry+%28just+add+words%21%29&store= see you next time!

This week is Yom Kippur 2011 too!

Hi folks: Lots of stuff again this week! Let's get to it shall we?
This week is Yom Kippur 2011 too!
1.SUPERGROOVE:w/ INSTAGON, CROSSING THE RIVER, & CHIKADING! plus DJ Erockb Saturday, October 15 at 9:00pm - October 16 at 12:00am

Vega's 910 2nd Street Sacramento, CA

the monthly happening is happening and you can be there when it happens! THEE INSTAGON FOUNDATION brings you SUPERGROOVE a monthly night for ADULTS WHO LIKE TO GROOVE This installment brings us the furious funky sounds of CROSSING THE RIVER.. Sir Derek Everett, his pocket trumpet, and his band of merry men will take you on their journey with them! also laying down the heavy riff worship will be the INSTAGON ritual.. Starting the night off will be the fantastic fusion freakout called CHIKADING!.. ALSO spinning all night will be DJ Erockb (from SAMMIE winning band E2) gonna be a hella funky fun night of SUPERGROOVE!! 21+ $5 cover TAPERS WELCOME INSTAGON SESSION #583 scheduled players: LOB JONATHAN BAFUS + TBA

2. http://www.indiegogo.com/Poetry-Festival-Santa-Cruz check for details!

3..Greetings!

          I wanted to pass on to you and ask your help in letting others know about two poetry readings that will be taking place at Lift Bridge Book Shop during the month of October...

           First, on October 14th (Friday) at 7PM, Michael Meyerhofer will be reading from his most recently published chapbook of poetry, Pure Elysium  which won the 2011Palettes & Quills Chapbook Contest.  Michael has also published books of poetry including Blue Collar Elegies, Damnatio Memoriae, and Clay Shaper's Husband Poems. Link with more information below...

        http://www.liftbridgebooks.com/event/michael-meyerhofer-poetry-reading-arranged-just-poets-rochester

2. Second, on October 23rd (Sunday) at 1PM, Thom Ward, one of  the most talented poets in the Rochester region will be reading from his recently published book of poetry,Etcetera's Mistress.  He also has a number of previously published books of poetry including Small Boat With Oars Of Different Size, Various Orbits, and Matter Of The Casket. Thom is no stranger to Lift Bridge and I look forward to welcoming him back.  Wine and cheese reception to follow his reading.  Link with more information below...

         http://www.liftbridgebooks.com/event/thom-ward-read-his-latest-book-poetry-lift-bridge

          Both events are free and open to the public and will include a question/answer period and book purchasing/signing opportunity.

                Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.

                 Also RSVP is NOT required, but appreciated if you are able-

                 Look forward to seeing you at one or hopefully both events!

                              Joe

4.Rhapsodomancy Announces the Writers Reading at the 7th Anniversary of the Series

Sunday, October 16, 2011

BERNARD COOPER
ELOISE KLEIN HEALY
DAVID HERNANDEZ

Sunday, October 16, 2011
Doors open at 7:00pm - Reading begins at 7:30pm
The Good Luck Bar, 1514 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, 90027 (east Hollywood/Silver Lake: corner of Hollywood & Hillhurst)
21 and over only.
$3 suggested donation at door. There will be a cash bar.
http://www.rhapsodomancy.org

5. Our next meeting The Word Press User's Group: will be on October 26th at 7pm. You can find directions, etc. here: http://bit.ly/rocwp

There were a few people at the last meeting who wanted to learn about installing WordPress, so in the interest of starting at the beginning I'm going to do a tutorial on WordPress installation at our next meeting. If anyone is interested in having me do the installation for them as part of the tutorial just let me know! This meeting will be a great one for the beginners to attend!

6. Lyn Lifshin Poetry Reading

Tuesday, October 11 · 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Bamboo Room of the Campus Center at RIT

90 Lomb Memorial Drive

Rochester, NY

Distinguished poet and editor of four anthologies of women's writing, Lyn Lifshin has been called "the Queen of the Small Presses." She is the subject of a documentary film called "Lyn Lifshin: Not Made of Glass." http://www.lynlifshin.com/

7. Dave's Officially Official Book Release Party Saturday, October 15 · 8:00pm - 10:00pmArtlife Gallery 

El Segundo, CA 2008-I Park Place

Finally! We've been able to reschedule the shindig! And boy is it gonna be a good one! We've got Brenda Petrakos" ,Mr. Electricity" Jim Bolt and Brendan Constantine doing their own awesome takes on my poetry. We've got totally uniquely artified books, namely my new chapbook, Other, decorated in a handmade, DIY kinda way by me and the beautiful Cat! We've got music from me and my friends Duke; Ronnie! We've got food type snacks from the Cat as well! Also working on some other surprises and fun stuff so stay tuned!

8. 2011 iWPS Day Events!! 

Friday, October 14 at 11:00am - October 15 at 5:00pm

I need yall to be ready for ALL the Day events about to jump off at iWPS: Oct. 14th: 11am- 1pm Writing workshop 11am- 1pm Performance Workshop 12pm - 1pm LGBT Open Mic 1pm - 3pm Beauty vs. Brawn 3pm - 4pm Bad Poetry lol gotta be there

; other fallen soldiers)

4pm - 5pm Remembrance ( Dedication to Will Da Real One Oct. 15th: 11am - 1pm Youth Slam (winner opens for Finals Stage) 1pm - 3pm Head to Head Haiku 3pm - 5pm Volunteer Open Mic (gotta show love) 3pm - 5pm Hip Hop Open Mic All Day Events admission is $3 for each event!! What a Bargain!!! Whew!  Like I said , lot's of stuff this week. Here's a short poem ( I Think I can squeeze it in!) : Life gets busy sometimes! By "Laughing" Larry B.  There are only 24 hours in a day! And normaly we spend at least 8 sleeping. that leaves only 16 to get everything done! No wonder everybody is always playing catch up. Still ,it might be nice to use mustard every once in a while!  Neat huh?  if you like that then check out the books! here are the links!  http://www.biblio.com/books/454784755.html

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/instant-poetry?keyword=instant+poetry&store=allproducts

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Instant+Poetry&x=0&y=0

. 

and don't forget about the workshop on the 19th ! space is limited! reserve your spot now!  
once again, here are the details:

The mutli-million dollar poetry Industry workshop

Wednesday, October 19 · 1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Creative Wellness Center 320 N. Goodman Street Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14607 Rochester, NY

This is the first of 3 work shops being sponsored by the center on behalf of the Rochester Mental Health Association. This workshop will cover the 7 basic markets in which you CAN earn a living from poetry! ( IT WILL NOT COVER THE GREETING CARD OR SONG WRITING MARKETS) which together make up
the $7.5 Billion (YES I SAID BILLION WITH A B!) DOLLAR US POETRY INDUSTRY. This workshop will be presented by "Laughing" Larry B. Aka. Mr. Lawrence R.Berger who Is both a coalition member and a nationally famous poet with over 30 years of Sales and marketing experience who has also spend 12 years and one moth( on the day of this workshop) making his living in poetry by working in all seven of these markets. In addition you'll learn part of his history as well as : The two basic poetic orientations, how to develop a venue,Local ,regional,national and global reputations and the differences between them, how to "brand" yourself as an artist/business owner and why he thinks the term is misused. And ( depending on time available) a demonstration of " Laughing" Larry's Instant Poetry (just ad words!) writing style and of course the opportunity to get any questions you might have going in or that may come up during the workshop answered. Space is Limited so please reserve your spot as soon as possible by calling CWC office manager Samantha McLean at (585) 325-3145 ext 142 the center is open to the public from at least 10:00 am-4 Pm Monday through Friday, later for special events. see you on the 19th of OctoberYou can also register via email. visit www.cwcrochester.org for the address and please let Sam know if you need an ASL interpreter!

* Special note to LA Poet/Comedian Dana Snow: Thanks for letting me use the title my friend!

see you there ! and see you next week!