Book Talk with Patti Ross

Baltimore County Arts Guild 10 St Timothys Ln, catonsville, MD

Mary Catherine of Baltimore County Arts Guild interviews Patti about her newly-released St. Paul Street Provocations.

Book Talk with Terri Simon

Baltimore County Arts Guild 10 St Timothys Ln, catonsville, MD

Terri Simon’s poetry chapbook, “Ghosts of My Own Choosing,” was published by Flutter Press in 2017. Her work has appeared in “The Avenue,” “Third Wednesday,” “Poetry Quarterly,” “Ariel Chart,” “Bay to Ocean 2019,” and other print and online journals and anthologies. She’s been a featured reader at several poetry reading series in central Maryland. She grew […]

Art Innovation Talk with Patti Ross

“Interdisciplinary Creative Collaboration” – where Visual Art Takes Flight -What’s Your Story? – That’s what Elaine Weiner-Reed and April Rimpo want to know when holding collaborative events. Presenters: Visual artists, April Rimpo and Elaine Weiner-Reed, and collaborating Author and Spoken Word artist Patti Ross.

Evil Grin

Terri Simon will be a featured reader at the Evil Grin open mic series on February 6, 2022. Information about Evil Grin — Poetry for People can be found at Evil Grin on Facebook.  

Patti Ross: St. Paul Street Provocations

Ivy Bookshop 5928 Falls Rd, baltimore, md

Patti will be in conversation with Ashley Elizabeth, followed by a reading from Patti's chapbook St. Paul Street Provocations.

Third Thursdays Poetry Open Mic

Baltimore County Arts Guild 10 St Timothys Ln, catonsville, MD

A Poetry and Prose open mic hosted by Patti Ross aka little pi each third Thursday of the month starting August. The open mic is for community wordsmiths to share their work and love for language and performance. There will be a sign in sheet at the door 15 minutes before start. Each reader will have five […]

Launch: Maryland Bards Review 2022

Holiday Inn Belcamp-Aberdeen 1326 Policy Dr., belcamp, md

Kari will be reading at the launch for the Maryland Bards Poetry Review 2022, in which her poem "No Room at the Inn" is being published.  Terri Simon also has a poem, "The Weight of Love" appearing in the Review.  The ECP&P poets are busy! Sun April 24th 5:30 pm (Door Opens at 5) at Holiday Inn […]

$5

Feeding Hope Fundraiser

Homestead Gardens 743 W Central Ave, davidsonville, md

Patti, who is the first-ever Poet-in-Residence for the Anne Arundel Food Bank in partnership with PoetryXHunger, will be reading during a fundraiser event.  From the website: "We invite you to join us under the big tent at our Feeding Hope fundraiser on May 19th, 5:30pm – 8:00pm at Homestead Gardens, Davidsonville. Your participation will help […]

$60

Third Thursdays Poetry Open Mic

Baltimore County Arts Guild 10 St Timothys Ln, catonsville, MD

Terri Simon will be guest-hosting Open Mic this month! A Poetry and Prose open mic each third Thursday of the month starting August. The open mic is for community wordsmiths to share their work and love for language and performance. There will be a sign in sheet at the door 15 minutes before start. Each […]

Masks & Mirrors Ekphrastic Event

Montpelier Cultural Arts Center 9652 Muirkirk Rd, laurel, md

ECP&P poets will be writing to the art of Elaine Weiner-Reed for an ekphrastic event during Elaine's art show at the Montpelier Cultural Arts Center. In 2021, various members of ECP&P read at Elaine Weiner-Reed and April M. Rimpo's show at Baltimore County Arts Guild, PORTRAITS OF LIFE: Once Upon A Story.

Poetry Reading

Museum of Howard County 8328 Court Avenue, ellicott city, MD, United States

Join Patti for a reading at the Howard County Museum.  The museum will be featuring “a reading showcasing poems that speak to the town’s history, commerce, and people. County Council member Liz Walsh will open the reading with her poetic remarks about the town.  Local poets, community members, and special guests will read selections from […]

Arts & Drafts at Guinness Open Gate Brewery

Guinness 5001 Washington Blvd, Halethorpe, MD

ECP&P members and friends of the collective will be performing, giving readings, and selling their writing.

Poetry Lab

Marietta House Museum 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, MD

ECP&P will be providing poets to teach a workshop at Marietta House.  More info coming soon!

Sky Stage Literature Night

Sky Stage 59 S Carroll St, frederick, md

Kari Martindale will be a scheduled reader at Sky Stage Literature Night, hosted by the Frederick Chapter of Maryland Writers' Association.  Other members of ECP&P will read at the open mic which follows.

The Write Women Book Fest

Marietta House Museum 5626 Bell Station Road, Glenn Dale, MD

Write Women Book Fest is a festival of “women-owned, or women-run publishing professionals , creatives, and book industry professionals who embrace inclusivity!” EC Poetry & Prose will be providing the emcee and performers. ECP&P enjoyed the 2021 event and is looking forward to partnering this year!

World Food Day

Patti, who is the first-ever Poet-in-Residence for the Anne Arundel Food Bank in partnership with PoetryXHunger, will be reading at an event TBD.

Art at Night Ekphrastic Event

Delaplaine Arts Center

Kari, in her capacity as President of the Frederick Chapter of Maryland Writers' Association, will be hosting an ekphrastic event at the Delaplaine Arts Center in Frederick, featuring Maryland Writers' Association's local poets, with guest poets from ECPP.  More details coming.

Free

Black History is All Our History

Bird in Hand 11 E 33rd St, Baltimore, MD, United States

Join members of the EC Poetry & Prose Collective for a reading, performance, and conversation. Responding in part to the decision to reject the African American AP course in various states - specifically Florida, a state rich with Afro/Caribbean history - the poets will share words that connect and shed light on the interlacing of the history […]