This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager
Thanks to everyone who made it out to our workshops and readings in Cambridge this month! Last week, we missed some of you but ten Warrior Writers left with some great work generated in the walking poetry workshop with Fred Marchant and Kevin Bowen. Caleb Nelson set up a reddit for Warrior Writers. If you're into it, head over there to continue the conversation and receive new writing prompts!
Our Longfellow series continues and will culminate with our annual Warrior Writers Retreat and reading on the Longfellow House lawn in June. In addition to bringing friends from our communities around the country, we'll be celebrating Warrior Writers' tenth birthday at this year's retreat – don't miss out! REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot and receive updates with the full schedule.
UPCOMING WARRIOR WRITERS WORKSHOPS & READINGS
As a reminder, these workshops and readings are also open to our friends and not just veterans – just let us know if you're interested in attending (space is limited) or if you have any questions about participating.
Wednesday, May 10 @ 5:30pm Warrior Writers workshop at the Longfellow House with ERIC WASILESKI
Thursday, May 18 @ 5:30pm Warrior Writers workshop at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House (5 Longfellow Park, across the street from the Longfellow House) with CALEB NELSON. Stick around for our reading and open mic!
Thursday, May 18 @ 7pm Calling all poets, slammers, wordsmiths, lyricists, rappers, misfits, and anyone who has the gift of gab! Join us for MIDNIGHT VOICES, our monthly reading and open mic and open mic night at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House. Our featured reader for May will be KEVIN BOWEN with ERIC WASILESKI as our MC. Arrive early to get your name on the list for the open mic.
Wednesday, May 24 @ 5:30pm Warrior Writers workshop at the Longfellow House with KEVIN BOWEN
Wednesday, June 7 @ 5:30pm Warrior Writers workshop at the Longfellow House with CHRISTINE TOSTI and RON WHITTLE
Thursday, June 15 @ 5:30pm Warrior Writers workshop at the Cambridge Friends Meeting House with CALEB NELSON. Stick around for our reading and open mic!
Thursday, June 15 @ 7pm Calling all poets, slammers, wordsmiths, lyricists, rappers, misfits, and anyone who has the gift of gab! Join us for MIDNIGHT VOICES, our monthly reading and open mic and open mic night. Arrive early to get your name on the list for the open mic.
Wednesday, June 21 @ 5:30pm Warrior Writers workshop at the Longfellow House – we'll use this workshop to prepare for our reading on the lawn of the Longfellow House on Wednesday, June 28 @ 6pm. Bring the work you plan to read for feedback and reading preparation.
In addition to regular workshops and programming, we're partnering again with the William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences for a retreat in conjunction with their 30th annual Writers’ Workshop from June 20-26! We are eager to be hosted by again this year by our friends at the Old Oak Dojo and Longfellow House for retreat programming and public readings and are especially looking forward to celebrating Warrior Writers' 10th Birthday!
We're asking all retreat participants traveling from out of town to arrive in Boston by 2pm on Sunday, June 20th. We'll have a retreat orientation and community gathering to kick off with the week around 4pm, along with an introductory facilitator's workshop for travelers and locals interested in facilitating Warrior Writers workshops in their communities. Stay tuned for more details and a full schedule.
During the week, we'll have programming at the Dojo in addition to opportunities for Warrior Writers to participate in the 30th annual festival at the Joiner Institute, including for programs with year's distinguished faculty, including veterans Brian Turner, Bruce Weigl, Fred Marchant, and Sean Davis.
(We also have ONE scholarship available to cover tuition for a veteran to attend Brian Turner's Memoir as Interior Renovation workshop from July 2 to July 7 in Provincetown.You will need to cover your own travel and housing costs. Email lovella@warriorwriters.org by June 1st with 20 pages of your memoir to be considered for the scholarship.)
Please spread the word about our events and let us know if you plan to attend! For more information, email us at boston@warriorwriters.org.
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