Get Ready for Rozzie Reads Poetry Open Mic Night

Calling all poets for the Rozzie Reads Poetry Open Mic session coming up with featured poet Vin Dorio.

On April 18 at Select Cafe, with open mic sign-ups starting at 7 p.m., Roslindale's Peter Bates will emcee, starting at 7:45 p.m. Open mic participants have a three-minute maximum for reading.

Featured poet, Dorio, will read poems from "Hammer", a book by carpenter Mark Turpin. Turpin, was one of a group of carpenters who gathered together at the James Gate Pub in Jamaica Plain, who challenged themselves to write poetry about their work. Poetry nights at the pub was launch called The Carpenter Poets of Jamaica Plain. Dorio is a member of The Carpenter Poets of Jamaica Plain. 

All poets are welcome to read their work for free.

 The event is on a Thursday night during which evening Roslindale Village shops will stay open as “Third Thursdays”, a new venture of Roslindale Village Main Streets, kicks into gear.