Are you a writer or reader of poetry? If you are in southern Minnesota, please join us.
The Southern MN Poets Society (SMPS) is a group of poetry-loving and poetry-generating people. We meet at the Emy Frentz Guild (523 S. 2nd Street). For more information about SMPS, contact Jana Bouma, SMPS President, (507) 243-4050 or info@southernmnpoets.org.
Poetry and Wine Evenings
Featured readings by one or two poets, followed by an open-mike reading. Bring your favorites! The third Thursday of each month at 7:00pm.SMPS Meetings
YOU are invited to our SMPS meetings on the second Saturday of each month at 12:30 (bring your lunch)Agenda: Eat, speaker or panel talking about poetry, sharing of poems, critique workshops or other fun poetry-related activities.
Usual Location: Emy Frentz Guild, 523 S. 2nd Street, Mankato
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Latest news
Saturday Brown-Bag Luncheon Mtgs at 12:30pm- Feb. 14 The Poetry of Love
- Mar. 14 Double Trouble: Poetry Critique Session
- Apr. 18 The Great Poetry Scavenger Hunt
- May 9 "Writing that Saves Lives," Sherry Quan Lee
- July 11 SMPS Picnic & 'The Great Poetry Read-Around'
Thursday Nights at 7pm
- Feb. 19 Poetry & Music
(Jana and Karsten) - Mar. 19 * Poetry & Music *8 pm
(Derek and John) - Apr. 16 Performance Poetry
- May 21 Poetry & Music
(Ike & Meredith)
The Image and the Word Submissions due WEDS FEB 11th. Exhibit starts Feb. 12th.
Other Poetry Events