In true Portsmouth Literary Borough fashion here's a sampling of just a few literary events going on in Portsmouth this week. We may not be New York or Paris, however, #PortsmouthLOVE has a thriving literary scene.
Sunday— A Midsummer Night's Dream
LOCATION: GASLIGHT, MARKET STREET, PORTSMOUTH
Beer and Shakespeare, an only natural pairing.
Website: 7 Stages Shakespeare Company
Monday — Writers Night Out
LOCATION: COAT OF ARMS PUB, FLEET STREET, PORTSMOUTH
"Writers' Night Out is your chance to meet and mingle with writers in your area. We meet on the first Monday of every month in locations across the state. Join us for this informal gathering where you can discuss what you are working on, what you are reading, where you are submitting your work, and more." - NH Writers Project
Website: The New Hampshire Writers Project
Tuesday— Adelle Waldman: The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.
LOCATION: RiverRUN Bookstore, FLEET STREET, PORTSMOUTH
"Adelle Waldman's first novel, "The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.," was named one of 2013's best books by The New Yorker, The New Republic, Slate, The Economist, NPR, BookPage, The Guardian, Elle, and many others. The novel will soon be translated into Russian, French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and other languages. Waldman's writing has also appeared in The New York Times Book Review, The Wall Street Journal, Slate and many other publications." - RiverRun Website
Website: RiverRun Bookstore
Wednesday— Poetry Hoot
LOCATION: CAFE ESPRESSO, 800 Islington plaza, PORTSMOUTH
May featured readers are: Ryan Flaherty and Ala Khaki. The first hour is featured readers the next hour is an open mic. So bring a poem to read limited to one page or under 2 minutes.
Website: Portsmouth Poet Laureate Hoot
Thursday— The Old as Adam Provenance Prize Winners Reading
LOCATION: BOOK AND BAR, Pleasant street, PORTSMOUTH
Three winners will be reading their short fiction or poetry. Two of the prize winners are Portsmouth Writer Salon Members. Come see them read.
Website: Old as Adam
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