Poetry Thursdays-- Reading/open mic, May 16, at the Midtown Scholar

Poetry Thursdays-- there'll be a reading/open mic on May 16, featuring Norwegian poetry, in conjunction with our annual Syttende Mai celebration. Numerous poems and songs will be presented.

Like the work of Finn Strømsted, a renowned Norwegian poet and graphical artist who made his literary debut in 1956 with the poetry collection Angelicafløyten. Among his other collections are Bidevind, 1961, and, of course, Susquehanna Blues, a 1971 tome.

There will also be an open poetry reading on May 24. No theme.

Rick Kearns, for May 30, has pulled together a gathering of local poets laureate reading on matters of social injustice. Midtown Scholar, (717) 236-1680. Kearns is Harrisburg's current poet laureate.

All events take place at the Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel's Poetry Thursdays, an ongoing poetry performance series. Events are held at Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg. (717) 236-1680.

https://www.explorehbg.com/event/detail/an-evening-with-the-poets-laureate-of-pennsylvania/12240/