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Here’s an event I have watched
with interest - the Feast of Poetry, Cooma had had it’s beginnings in the passion
of Cooma poet Lucia Nesci. I first heard Lucy talk about her determination to
have a poetry competition and related events in Cooma at a writing workshop any
number of years ago now. She sussed out how to go about a poetry award,
presentations and readings, gathered committee members and Chairs and rallied
the support of poets to judge. The team brought in sponsorship for prizes,
involved schools, and combined poetry and art through the Raglan Gallery as the
supporting venue.
The Feast of Poetry prizes are
usually presented from the charming verandah of the Raglan in Lambie Street, with
poets reading to the audience relaxing on the front lawns. Passersby can hear
what’s going on and sometimes join in. Everyone has the opportunity to visit
the exhibitions on show (this time you'll catch the last day of the John Briscoe Memorial Art Award).
The 2012 Feast of Poetry
event will be held on Sunday November 4 starting 10 am. Live entertainment, refreshments, coffee. Prizes awarded for
the Song and Poetry sections. Stop
Press: on-the-day prizes for open mike, poem on the spot and student’s bush
poetry.
Enquiries: Coordinator
Lucy Nescia, phone 02 6452 5546.
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