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Poets' Picnic
29th Poets' Picnic: Food for Thought
Join us for a gastronomical and philosophical feast of words and verse!
Tuesday 27 February 5-8pm
Blackburn Gardens, New South Head Road, Double Bay
This FREE event will feature:
- witty, nostalgic, evocative poetry
- a line-up of iconic, established & exciting new poets
- classic jazz music
- roving performers
- a chalk poetry workshop for kids
Grab a rug, pack a picnic and celebrate poetry under the stars by Sydney Harbour!
Featuring: Robert Adamson, Mark Tredinnick, Ailsa Piper, Peter Boyle, Lindsay Tuggle, Amy Bodossian and Lewis-Alan Trathen, and student performers from Moriah College, Ascham, SCEGGS, Rose Bay Secondary College.
Compered by Simon Marnie and Simone Whetton (ABC Radio 702).
- From 5pm: Children’s chalk poetry workshop and live jazz
- 6pm to 8pm: Poet and student performances
Picnic baskets are available for pre-order. Refreshments available for purchase on the night.
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View photos of the 2015 Poets' Picnic.
For more details please contact Woollahra Libraries on 9391 7100.
Crowd listens to poet Maggie Walsh
Astrid Lorange reads poetry