Mary McGinnis Poetry Reading Group, Sunday Oct. 12

Group Poetry Reading: Mary McGinnis' poetry writing group reads at Johnsons of Madrid, October 12, 2008,Sunday, in their performance gallery. Reception and Reading: 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.

Poets who will be reading include: Mary McGinnis, Jane Lipman, Kathamann, Lynn Holm, and Richard Wolfson.

Contact Person: Mary McGinnis: Work phone number 471-1001, ext, 124. Home phone number 982-1026. Email address: mmcginnis@newvistas.org

Since the mid l990's Mary McGinnis has hosted poetry writing at her residence. "People come and go; there are multiple writing permutations over 15 years. Published writers and blossoming writers come and have a good time together after a full meal and chocolate." The reading at Johnsons of Madrid is the first time the group has read their works publicly. Each writer will read their own free verse with occasional classical poetic forms.

Works of independent origins as well as works created while in the group will be read, along with group shenanigans including group poems, an exquisite corpse, pantoums, haikus and psychic resonance.