Readers, Writers, Spoken Word Poets, Artists, Musicians — lovers of the ARTS, literature and language — spend this weekend, Saturday, August 1st & Sunday, August 2nd, 2015 at The Inspired Word NYC’s Queens Lit Fest @ LIC Bar, in Long Island City, Queens.
ONLINE RSVP: https://queensnyclitfest.eventbrite.com/
For this two-day literary arts festival, you’ll get to connect with some of NYC’s HOTTEST literary writers, as well as pick up some of their latest works. Along with great literature to take home, you’ll receive great entertainment by singers, musicians, poets and more! There is even an OPEN MIC, welcome to everyone! (open mic sign-up starts @ 11am)
Times for each day’s Queens Lit Fest will be: Aug. 1st at 11:00am to Aug. 2nd at 5:00pm.
ONLINE RSVP: https://queensnyclitfest.eventbrite.com/
The Inspired Word NYC has a mission. And part of its mission is to keep the literary arts alive by connecting the people to the literary arts in NYC. Writers, Artists, Producers, Poets, Musicians, Venues, local businesses, and many more, will all come together in one place to share their love of the arts. And to bring to you some of the best literature, entertainment, and goodies in NYC (with love). Canvas of Words, Poetry Teachers NYC, great weather for MEDIA, Funkadelic Studios — just to name drop a few of Spoken Word New York’s favorites — will be in the spot to bring to you great literature and to see that you truly enjoy your experience at the 1st annual Queens Lit Fest.
Read below, about The Inspired Word NYC’s Queens Lit Fest @ LIC Bar, and you’ll see why you need to get out, this weekend, and enJOY the literary arts in Queens!
ONLINE RSVP: https://queensnyclitfest.eventbrite.com/
SHARE on social media with the hashtag #QueensNYCLitFest
ABOUT THE INSPIRED WORD NYC’S QUEENS LIT FEST 2015:
“Queens Lit Fest Team: Mike Geffner, Megan & Lauren DiBello, Audrey Dimola, Marvin Mendlinger, Nichole Acosta, Valerie G. Keane.
Mission: to bridge the gap and bring together the diverse Queens literary arts community in one wonderfully classic watering hole in the heart of the borough’s booming section of Long Island City; to create a dynamic event that is unpretentious, all-inclusive, and filled with heart, soul, and love.
The Programming (in 3 areas):In a gorgeous private room with a real fireplace (not that we’ll need it in August LOL), there will be a continuous OPEN MIC of poetry, prose, and spoken word, featured writers (such as longtime Queens Poet Laureate Paolo Javier), and showcased Queens-based reading series, groups, and organizations.
In the main bar section, with its antique-wood floors, brick walls, and tin ceiling, there will be plenty of choices of draft beer, single-malt scotch, and well-mixed drinks, as well as Queens-based musicians entertaining you during breaks with spirited acoustic sets.
And in the charming outdoor backyard garden, under the peacefulness of willow trees, there will be much schmoozing and people sharing wares at vendor tables.
Please support our efforts with any donation of $1 and up. It will be much appreciated. Anything $50 and up will be considered sponsorship. If you’re a sponsor, we will place your name/business on our various social media channels (which reaches 50,000+).
100% of donations/sponsorship dollars will help defray costs and pay for featured artists.
*Please note below is just a partial list. Things still developing.*
Hosts:
Megan DiBello
Audrey Dimola
Featured Series/Groups
Poetry Teachers NYC (Megan DiBello, Dan Dissinger, and Aimee Herman) – https://www.poetryteachersnyc.com/
Oh, Bernice! (Jenna Telesca, Ann Podracky, John Rice, Brian Kim, John Reid Currie) – http://ohbernice.com/
Mystery Writers of America/Queens Edition (Megan Abbott – http://www.meganabbott.com/, Lyndsay Faye – http://www.lyndsayfaye.com/, Terrie Moran – http://terriefarleymoran.com/, Nancy Bilyeau -http://nancybilyeau.com/, Alex Segura – http://www.alexsegura.com/)
Canvas of Words – (Set on Saturday at 2:00pm – Wendy Angulo, Maria Rodriguez-Morales, Nia Andino, Annette Estevez) – https://www.facebook.com/canvasofwords/
First Tuesdays ( KC Trommer, Norman Stock, Jay Chollick, Richard Jeffrey NewmanRichard) – http://richardjnewman.com/first-tuesdays-a-neighborhood-reading-series/
Nature of the Muse (Audrey Dimola, Michael Stahl, Sweta Vikram, M. Leona Godin, Crystal Rivera, Kevin Marquez) – http://audreydimola.com/tag/nature-of-the-muse/
Poetry & Coffee (Valerie G. Keane) – https://www.facebook.com/poetryandcoffee
Risk of Discovery (Micah Eaton Zevin) – https://www.facebook.com/RODReadingSeries
The Enchanted Goddess (Joan Becht Willette) -https://www.facebook.com/theliterarygoddess
Reformed Talent (Safiel Vonay) – http://www.reformedtalent.com/
Ridgewood Writers (Amy Wilson)
Featured Poet
Paolo Javier – Queens Poet Laureate (2010-2014)Featured Singers/Songwriters/Musicians
Jessenia Vargas (Miss Queens) – https://instagram.com/MissQueens2015
Sylvana Joyce – http://www.sjandthemoment.com/”
Canvas of Words, Poetry Teachers NYC, great weather for MEDIA, Funkadelic Studios and Others at Inspired Word NYC’s Queens Lit Fest @ LIC Bar
DATES: Saturday, August 1st, and Sunday, August 2nd, 2015
TIMES: 11am-5pm both days (open mic sign-up starts @ 11am)
COST: FREE! (DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED)
ONLINE RSVP: https://queensnyclitfest.eventbrite.com/
LOCATION:
LONG ISLAND CITY BAR (LIC Bar)
45-58 Vernon Boulevard
Long Island City, Queens, NY 11101
http://www.licbar.com/
Age Limit: 21+ (must bring valid ID)
**DO REMEMBER: SHARE on social media with the hashtag: #QueensNYCLitFest
For more information on The Inspired Word NYC, visit:
Website: inspiredwordnyc.com
Twitter: @InspiredWordNYC
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