Passion poetry and song: Yass Thursday 29 July, 7 pm, Yass Library

Featuring:

Jane Baker (Yass) is inspired by the region’s natural and social landscape and has a passionate interest in social justice. She has won numerous poetry awards including the Jean Stone Medallion.

Jeanine Leane (Canberra) A Wiradjuri poet from South West NSW; shortlisted for the David Unaipon Award 2006, 2007 and 2008. Her new collection Dark Secrets is a hard-hitting uncompromising look at white inscription of black history and experience in Australia.

Lizz Murphy (Binalong) An Irish-Australian poet with eleven books including six collections of poetry. Six Hundred Dollars is a collection of poems with a crocodile bite. Walk the Wildly is a walk through regional and personal landscapes.

Cecilia Pavlovic (Yass) Wiradjuri singer/songwriter. Classically trained as a mezzo-soprano she has seventeen years experience singing in classical and contemporary styles.

Passionate voices join forces for a night of words and song. A diversity of styles and interests from new, published and award winning poets and performers.


FOLLOWED BY:

Sat Aug 7, 2 pm Daltons Books Marcus Clarke Street Canberra

Jeanine Leane, Chris Mansell, Jennifer Kemarre Martiniello, Lizz Murphy. Includes launch of Jeanine Leane’s Dark Secrets by Jennifer Martiniello.


Sun Aug 8, 2 pm Boorowa Courthouse Chris Mansell, Lizz Murphy. Includes launch of Six Hundred Dollars by local author and editor Elizabeth Masters. Open mic.


Sat Nov 6, 2.30 Black Swan Restaurant Binalong Kathy Kituai, Lizz Murphy, Chris Mansell. Kathy will launch Lizz’ Six Hundred Dollars. Open mic.