Aspen Poetry Night
The Aspen Poets’ Society’s Live Poetry Night on Sunday, June 28, at the Hotel Lenado drew a near full house crowd. Songwriter/guitarist Steve Koch opened the evening with several of his songs, which warmed up the audience for the entertaining live auction that followed.
The spotlight next shone on 10 open mic poets who preceded the very animated and accomplished guest poet, Aaron A. Abeyta. The audience attentively listened. They smiled, they laughed, they were moved by very personal expression. And, once again, all were reminded of the power of the spoken word. If you weren’t in attendance, do not miss the next Live Poetry Night on July 26 and, if you have other plans for the 26th, then mark August 30 on your calendar.
The Aspen Poets’ Society holds forth at the Hotel Lenado on the last Sunday of each month. Live music, open mic for poets who read their original works, and a featured poet fill the evening from 7:30 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. In addition, the group is conducting a modest fundraiser at each session this season with the goal of raising enough money to pursue several new ventures.
The summer schedule for Live Poetry Night is outstanding. Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer from Telluride is the featured poet in July and, in August, the Society is honored to feature acclaimed sculptor and artist, James Surls, who will read his original poetry. Do not miss these very special evenings. New poets and new listeners are always welcome.
For more information about the Aspen Poets’ Society, Ink contact Lisa Max Zimet, 970.379.2136, or poet and host of Live Poetry Night, Kim Nuzzo, 970.309.4828.
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