*COMING UP AT PERTH POETRY CLUB:*
***4 JULY: GEOFF LEMON (Melbourne)*
On 4 July 2009 Perth Poetry Club is thrilled to present, indirect from
Melbourne, the word-twisting, page-seducing, slam-winning, grant-attracting
GEOFF LEMON. Geoff is the Poetry Editor of *harvest *magazine and formerly
of *Voiceworks*, he convenes Melbourne’s monthly Wordplay readings, and
helped found Wordplay Collective. *A six-time poetry slam winner*, he's
played shows and festivals across Australia and supported musicians like
TZU, True Live, Paris Wells and The Church's lead singer Steve Kilbey. On
the page, his poems, stories, and articles have been published in *Best
Australian Stories*, *Blue* *Dog*, *HEAT*, *Island*, and *Going Down
Swinging*, and he also writes music journalism for *MTV *and *Beat*. His
first book of poems, *Sunblind*, was published by Picaro Press late last
year. For more, visit www.wordplay.org.au
*11 JULY: Helen Hagemann*
Helen Hagemann has poetry and prose published in major Australian literary
journals. In 2004, she won an ASA poetry mentorship studying with NSW poet,
Jean Kent. In 2008, she won a Varuna Longlines/ Poetry workshop in Katoomba,
NSW. In association with the Australian Poetry Centre's New Poets Program
her collection, *Evangelyne & Other Poems,* was published this year. Helen
has an MA in Creative Writing, teaches prose at the Fremantle Arts Centre,
writes prose poetry, and is currently working on a second novel.
18 JULY: Mike Williams
25 JULY: Mar Bucknell + Sue Clennell. MC Mark Hutchins.
Plus open stage. MC Janet Jackson (Helen Child is away). EVERY SATURDAY
2-4pm in the Red Bar at The Court hotel & restaurant, 50 Beaufort Street,
Perth. Free entry. More info at www.perthpoetryclub.com. Enquiries:
[log in to unmask] or Janet 0406 624 578
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Janet Jackson: Words with attitude & soul
Poems Performances Workshops Courses
Creative, technical and corporate writing
Editing
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www.proximitypoetry.com (Poetry)
www.myspace.com/poetjj (Includes occasional arts & culture blog)
Perth Poetry Club: www.perthpoetryclub.com
The Line Mine, bulletin board for Perth poetry & spoken word:
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groups.yahoo.com/group/thelinemine
Breastfeeding info & help: www.breastfeeding.asn.au
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