September open mics and a Poet's Cruise

This week, September 20-- Open mic at the Midtown Scholar
Upcoming: September 25, Pride of the Susquehanna-- the 
Second Annual Poets' Cruise hits the water at 7pm.
September 27-- Open Mic at the Midtown Scholar

The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel is pleased to be a sponsor for the Second Annual Poet's Cruise.

Come, set sail on the Pride of the Susquehanna, and enjoy an evening of poetry, in motion.  

Harrisburg’s current poet laureate, Rick Kearns, will introduce Harrisburg’s original poet laureate, Gene Hosey. Christine O’Leary-Rockey will also be featured. 

There will also be an open mic for readers who sign up prior to the 7pm departure.

Harrisburg school board director, Carrie Fowler, will be aboard The Pride collecting journals, notebooks, and dictionaries for young, aspiring writers and poets of Harrisburg city schools. Attendees are encouraged to donate to this wonderful cause. 

Adult beverages will be available, this is a 21+ event. 

This event will commence at 6:00pm-9:00pm on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018. The boat will be docked from 6:00pm-7:00pm and then set sail, returning at 9. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the dock.

The Midtown Scholar Bookstore

Coming in October, the renowned Maria James Thiaw will be featured performer at the Scholar on October 4. All events at the Midtown Scholar, 1302 N. Third Street, run from 7 to 9pm.