December Reading - Reason For The Season

On Sunday December 30, the Ancient City Poets will gather for the month at The Gallery Café of St. Augustine, Florida (located at 1974 US-1 South in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 p.m. In celebration of the holidays, the suggested theme is "Reason for the Season". A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet. You do not have to follow the theme. Use the theme as an opportunity to write a new poem, or bring a few of your best poems. Either way, come join us for this spirited get together. Here is a playlist of sounds that relate to our holiday / end of the year theme.



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November Reading - Poetic Graditude

On Sunday November 25, the Ancient City Poets will gather for the month at The Gallery Café of St. Augustine, Florida (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet. The suggested theme is gratitude and giving thanks. The Ancient City Poets present monthly readings that are free and open to poets and poetry lovers of all ages. For more information call the Gallery Cafe at (904) 825-9944.

Here is a playlist of sounds that relate to the theme of this month's reading. Have fun with the theme and use it as a guide, or ignore it if you wish.  Either way, we will be grateful if you decide to join us.

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October 28 Reading - Ghost of a Chance

On Sunday October 28, the Ancient City Poets will gather at The Gallery Café of St. Augustine, Florida (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 p.m. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet. In observation of the Halloween season, costumes are welcome and encouraged. Chris Bodor will host. These readings are free and open to poets and poetry lovers of all ages. For more information call the Gallery Cafe at (904) 825-9944.

Have fun with the theme "Ghost of a Chance". Bring poems that relate to the theme or don't. Either way, do think about reading your poems in costume.

Here is a playlist of sounds inspired by this month's theme:

September Poetry Reading Moved To October Seventh

AN EDGAR ALLAN POE POETRY READING?

The September Reading will be held on Sunday October 7th because the cafe is getting their parking lot paved on our usual meeting day. Noisy work trucks and the smell of black tar do not make a good atmosphere for poetry. So we will do two readings in October. Chris Bodor will host.

As it turns out, poet Edgar Allan Poe died on October 7th, so it is safe to say that it would be fitting to honor him in some way. Feel free to share your favorite Edgar Allan poem.

Poets and fans of poetry will gather at The Gallery Cafe of St. Augustine, Florida located 1974 US1 South (in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday October 7. The theme for this reading will be "Birth, School, Work, Death".

Here is a playlist of sounds inspired by the theme of this reading.



A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet. The Ancient City Poets usually gather on the last Sunday of every month. This series is free and open to all. Books by local poets will be available for purchase as well as free coffee and snacks. For more information call the Gallery Cafe at (904) 825-9944

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August Poetry Reading - Three-For-All

In honor of three years of free monthly readings, the Ancient City Poets will hold a “Poetry Three-For-All” on August 26 at The Gallery Café of St. Augustine, Florida (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 p.m. All poets who have read in the past are invited share their observations. New readers are also welcome to read and celebrate. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet. Running since August of 2009, this series is free and open to all. For more information call the Gallery Cafe at (904) 825-9944.

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July Poetry Reading - On The Child Side

TAKE A WALK ON THE CHILD SIDE

The Ancient City Poets will hold a poetry reading that celebrates poems written for children and by children on Sunday July 29  from 3 to 5 pm at the Gallery Cafe of St. Augustine (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Plaza, Saint Augustine, Florida).  All are invited to "Talk on the Child Side" by sharing poems that were influential to them in their childhood.  A special part of the reading will include an opportunity for young poets to read poems that they have written. A step stool will be available for all of the young guests who need help reaching the microphone. Cookies and milk and refreshments will be provided and books written by local poets will be available for purchase. This reading is part of a free series that the group has been holding on the last Sunday of every month since August of 2009. Poems do not have to relate to the theme. For more information, call the Gallery Cafe at (904) 825-9944.

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June Poetry Reading - Hurricane Season

THIS READING WILL BLOW YOU AWAY

On Sunday June 24, the Ancient City Poets will hold a poetry reading at The Gallery Café (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 p.m. The theme for the gathering will be "Perfect Storm, Hurricanes and Winds of Change". A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet. Poems do not have to relate to the theme. For more information, call the Gallery Cafe at (904) 825-9944.

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May Poetry Reading - Super Mom, Super Moon and Memorial Day

The Ancient City Poets will hold their monthly poetry reading at The Gallery Café (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Shopping Center) from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday May 27. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to share original poems or something from a favorite poet. The theme is Super Mom, Super Moon and Memorial Day. Dig it. Poems do not have to relate to the theme. These free poetry readings are held on the last Sunday of every month and all are welcome.

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April Poetry Reading - National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month.

Inaugurated by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, National Poetry Month is now held every April, when publishers, booksellers, literary organizations, libraries, schools and poets around the country band together to celebrate poetry and its vital place in American culture.

Join the Academy of American Poets in celebrating Poem in Your Pocket Day on April 26. The idea is simple: select a poem you love, carry it with you and share it with co-workers, family, and friends. Each year on this day, poems from pockets throughout the United States will be unfolded at events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores. For more information, celebration ideas, and sample poems, visit www.poets.org/pocket.

Locally, the Ancient City Poets will gather in St. Augustine, Florida at The Gallery Café from (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Plaza) from 3 to 5 p.m. on April 29. In observation of National Poetry Month all poets are encouraged to bring poems that celebrate the ups and downs of writing. You can also share your Poem in your Pocket Day experiences. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to read original poems or something from a favorite poet.

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March Poetry Reading - Spring into Action

Spring Poetry Reading

Ancient City Poets will gather at The Gallery Café (located at 1974 US1 South in the Staples Shopping Center) in St. Augustine, Florida from 3 to 5 p.m. on March 25. Please come out and support our new location. The theme for the poetry reading will be “Spring into Action”. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to share original poems or something from a favorite poet. Poems do not have to relate to the theme.

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February Poetry Reading - Woman Who Inspire

Ancient City Poets will gather this month on February 26 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. At Gifts for Living located at 215 West King Street in St. Augustine. Enjoy snacks courtesy of The Gallery Cafe. The readings are free and open to all. The theme for this month will be “Woman Who Inspire”, in recognition of Woman's History Month held in March. A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to share original poems or something from a favorite poet. Poems do not have to relate to the theme. For more information find the group's page on Facebook.com or the store at (904) 824.951

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January Poetry Reading - End of the World New Year

Ancient City Poets will gather this month on January 29 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Gifts for Living located at 215 West King Street in St. Augustine, across the street from the Present Moment Café. Our readings are free and open to all. The theme for the poetry reading will be “End of the World New Year”. This is a reference to that fact that the Mayan calendar will end this year. The doomsday fears came about after the discovery of a stone tablet at a Mexican archeological site in the 1960s. The tablet divides centuries into 394-year periods, and the 13^th period ends on December 21, 2012.

When poet Nina Córdova Ami found out about the theme she wanted to remind everyone that there was another archeological finding recently. “The scientists were able to decipher it, and, no, it is not the end of the world.” says Nina. “It will be a human consciousness development that will begin on December 21, 2012. The same was true for 11/11/11. Whew! That's a relief!” A sign-up sheet will be available 15 minutes before start time for all those who would like to share original poems or something from a favorite poet. Poems do not have to relate to the theme.

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