Monthly Poetry Readings

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Amesbury’s Monthly Poetry Reading Series is hosted by Lisa Usani Phillips, Amesbury’s current Poet Laureate, in partnership with the John Greenleaf Whittier Home. During the summer, readings are held in the garden at the Whittier Home, 86 Friend Street, Amesbury, as well as broadcast virtually on Zoom.

Readings are broadcast via Zoom all year round.

Live poetry, every month

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About the Poet Laureate Program

Next Reading: Joey Phoenix

When: Thursday, November 21, 2024, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Where: J. G. Whittier Home & Museum, 86 Friend St., Amesbury + Zoom

Joey Phoenix (they/he) is a genderqueer, disabled, and neurodivergent poet, performer, and cryptid from the rural midwest and the raucous south currently haunting Somerville, MA. They co-lead the magical performance troupes Moonrise Fae and Court of Cryptids, engage in mayhem on the cast of the Boston Poetry Brothel, open the doors for taboo conversations by co-running seasonal death cafes, and generally have their hands in many pies of all shapes and sizes. His words center on grief and transformation with a healthy dose of bug metaphors shaken into the mix. They released their debut chapbook UNEARTHING in June of this year along with the accompanying album recorded with Joe Sabourin Music, available for a listen on all streaming platforms.

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