Please join me on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. for the secret handshake reading series: xtraordinaree poets in an xtraordinaree time. Come and hear me read from new work alongside fellow poets Andrea Thompson, Kate de Jong, Kedrick James, Adeena Karasick, Honey Novick, Marcy Rogers, Andrea Thompson and David Tinmouth. I am happy …
Please join me at 7:00pm on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Free Times Café [320 College Street, Toronto] for the Art Bar Poetry Series. I will join fellow poets Khashayar Mohammadi and Shelly Grace for a trio of readings followed by an Open Mic. I’m looking forward to seeing you there and hearing your …
Active History has published an article about my recent appearance at the Emma Goldman symposium in Toronto and the poem I wrote, “Inheriting Your Life: Homage to Emma Goldman,” for the event. Do read it now! Inheriting Her Life: Toronto’s Poet Laureate Remembers Emma Goldman. Here’s the video of my reading: And here’s the text …
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The Ontario Poetry Society and Aeolus House Press present: The Spring Into Poetry Gathering Saturday April 15th, 20232 p.m. to 4 p.m.at The Toronto Public Library, Main Street Branch137 Main Street, Toronto, OntarioBasement Community Room(Wheelchair & Walker Access by Elevator) Hosted by Allan Briesmaster, Publisher, Aeolus House & I.B. (Bunny) Iskov, Founder, The Ontario Poetry …
Anansi’s Annual Poetry Bash is Back! This year, the party will be held on April 27th, 7:00 to 10:00pm, at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Toronto! This pay-what-you-can event is TICKETED, so I’m inviting you to RSVP via MOCA right NOW! The 2023 Anansi Poetry Bash will highlight the launch of three stunning poetry …
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On Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 2:00pm, I will take part in a sixty minute webinar with the Writers’ Union of Canada. Zoom in and celebrate National Poetry Month with this discussion between Poets Laureate from different cities across the country. At Poetry and Place: In Conversation with Poets Laureate, you will hear from myself, …
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I would like to draw your attention to two events for Exile Quarterly and Exile Editions in early April. Both are ticketed events with admission fees. First, I will participate in a special fundraising event in celebration of Exile Quarterly’s 50th anniversary on April 2, 2023 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Charles Pachter Gallery and Museum …
NEW DATE! On Thursday, March 23, 2023, I will be travelling to the Hazel McCallion Campus of Sheridan College for the launch of The Ampersand Review, Issue 3. Along with Naben Ruthnum and Ann Yu-Kyung Choi, I will take part in the panel on “Borders: Canadian Writing in Communities, the Country, and the World.” Our …
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I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A NEW DATE AND TIME FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE AMPERSAND REVIEW, ISSUE 3! Please join me on Thursday, March 23, 2023, for the launch of the Ampersand Review, Issue 3. Along with Naben Ruthnum and Ann Yu-Kyung Choi, I will take part in the panel on “Borders: Canadian Writing …
Save the date! On Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., I will take part in Bill Bissett’s secret handshake reading series, at its new [elevator accessible!] location, 360 College St. 3rd floor #301. I will read alongside fellow poets Andrea Thompson, Kate de Jong, Kedrick James, Adeena Karasick, Honey Novick, Marcy Rogers, Andrea Thompson and …
Save the Date! Please join me at 7:00pm on Monday, May 15, at the Free Times Café [320 College Street, Toronto] for the Art Bar Poetry Series. I will join fellow poets Khashayar Mohammadi and Shelly Grace for a trio of readings followed by an Open Mic. RSVP on Facebook now! Follow the Art Bar …
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. I WILL POST THE NEW TIME AND DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Please join me on Thursday, February 23, 2023, for the launch of the Ampersand Review, Issue 3. Along with Naben Ruthnum and Ann Yu-Kyung Choi, I will take part in the panel on “Borders: …
Join me on Tuesday, April 25th at 5:45 pm, in the Southern Cross Lounge at the Tranzac Club in Toronto for Minstrels and Bards. Hosted by Brenda Clews, Minstrels and Bards is a quarterly Soirée celebrating writing and music. For Spring 2023, Beatriz Hausner and I will be the featured poets, along with featured musicians …
…Small hard firesfastened in place of birds to naked twigs. As the year closed, The Yale Review reposted my poem, “Christmas Decorations.” Read it Now: From the Archives [1991], “Christmas Decorations,” The Yale Review
You are cordially invited to an evening of readings from the late Luciano Iacobelli’s poetry. The Poets Read: A Celebration of Luciano Iacobelli takes place on Monday, November 21, from 7:00pm – 10:00pm at Clinton’s, 693 Bloor Street West, Toronto. More than 25 writers will read and raise a glass to Luciano.
On Saturday, November 19, at 7:00pm, please join me at The Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph Street, for an evening of poetry, music, and song. George Elliot Clarke’s Five Poets Breaking into Song #7 features the work of five poets: Ayesha Chatterjee, Giovanna Riccio and myself, as well as the posthumous work of Irving …
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Please join me at The Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph Street, Toronto at 7:00pm on November 19 for an evening of poetry, music, and song. The evening features the work of five poets: Ayesha Chatterjee, Irving Layton [posthumous], Gwedolyn MacEwen [posthumous], Giovanna Riccio and myself. Musicians: Juliet Palmer [pianist], James Rolfe [composer and singer] …
An evening of readings from the late Luciano Iacobelli’s poetry by more than 25 writers: Monday, November 21, 7 p.m. at Clinton’s 693 Bloor Street West.
On Wednesday, October 26, I will take part in a special lecture and reception to celebrate the Honorary Doctorate conferred on Dr. Blake Charles Goldring in 2021. Goldring is a long-time supporter of the VicOne Norman Jewison Stream in Imagination and the Arts. We will also be celebrating my retirement from my role as the Blake C. …
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The Minstrels & Bards reading series presents a celebration of Halloween with poetry and music. The event takes place from 7:00pm to 9:15 pm on Tuesday, October 25th, at the Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto. Featured readers and all attendees are encouraged to come as a persona, in masquerade or in costume. The event …
The Minstrels & Bards reading series presents a celebration of Halloween with poetry and music. The event takes place from 7:00pm to 9:15 pm on Tuesday, October 25th, at the Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Avenue, Toronto. Featured readers and all attendees are encouraged to come as a persona, in masquerade or in costume. The event …
This Saturday, October 15, I will be attending a one-day event entitled “A Symposium on Emma Goldman 82 Years After Her Death in Toronto.” In the evening, I will be introduced as the featured reader in the panel, “Remembering Goldman Through Poetry,” chaired by Franca Iacovetti and Cynthia Wright. I will read a poem and …
Register now and join me on Saturday, October 1st, at 3pm, in celebrating the launch of these Gordon Hill Press audiobooks, including all their poetry titles up until this year: Roxanna Bennett’s “unmeaningable” Tom Prime / Gary Barwin’s “A Cemetery for Holes” Danny Jacobs’ “Sourcebooks for Our Drawings” Mike Chaulk’s “Night Lunch” Amy LeBlanc’s “I …
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REGISTER FOR THE FREE ZOOM NOW VIA EVENTBRITE!! Please join me for the next iteration of Five Poets Breaking into Song, a zoom event hosted by George Elliott Clarke, featuring the work of Al Moritz, Micheline Maylor, and Bruce Meyer, as well as the posthumous work of Irving Layton and Libby Scheier. Each poet (or …
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The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival, presented with a vision to inspire, empower and connect through the art of stories. Join us annually every fall, to meet, hear and learn from the world’s leading contemporary authors. In 2022, the 43rd Edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors …
I will be attending a one-day event entitled “A Symposium on Emma Goldman 82 Years After Her Death in Toronto” on Saturday, October 15, in the Main Floor Theatre of the St. Vladimir Institute, 620 Spadina Avenue, Toronto. At 5:00pm, I will be introduced as the featured reader in the panel, “Remembering Goldman Through Poetry” …
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Join us at the Toronto International Festival of Authors, as we explore the influential books and writers who defined genres and captivated readers for decades. Each session of The Re-Read features a contemporary writer discussing a favourite book or author, to offer their insight as an author and share their joy as a reader. In …
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REGISTER TO WATCH IN PERSON REGISTER TO WATCH ONLINE Poets from Ukraine, Toronto, and other parts of the world come together across borders and boundaries to present readings and reflections on each other’s poems as a catalyst for dialogue, healing, connection and community. The Waste Land Project is a live, hybrid exchange to help frame …
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is Canada’s largest and longest-running literary festival, presented with a vision to inspire, empower and connect through the art of stories. Join us annually every fall, to meet, hear and learn from the world’s leading contemporary authors. In 2022, the 43rd Edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors …
Mark your calendars for the next iteration of Five Poets Breaking into Song, a zoom event hosted by George Elliott Clarke, featuring the work of Al Moritz, Micheline Maylor, and Bruce Meyer, as well as the posthumous work of Irving Layton and Libby Scheier. Each poet (or their proxy) will read some of their own …
Please join me for the launch of a multidisciplinary artists’ book event, Open Cut, July 22-24, 2022. Someone Editions, with myself and and poet Beatriz Hausner, presents new works by Luciano Iacobelli and Deborah Barnett. Open Cut will take place at Someone Editions Book Salon and Gallery, 2059 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M6R 1W8. Exhibition and Readings:Friday, …
Someone Editions, with Toronto Poet Laureate Al Moritz and poet Beatriz Hausner, presents new works by Luciano Iacobelli and Deborah Barnett with the launch of a multidisciplinary artists’ book event, Open Cut. Exhibition and Readings take place at Someone Editions Book Salon and Gallery, 2059 Dundas Street West, Toronto, M6R 1W8. Exhibition and Readings:Friday, July …
This week, I will attend the 2022 International Jacques Ellul Society Conference at McGill University in Montreal: “The Arts, Culture, and Environment in a Technological Society: Revisiting Jacques Ellul.” While the conference itself takes place on July 8 & 9, it will be preceded by a one-day symposium and concert on July 7: “Music and …
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The fourth and final evening in the series, Lost Launches, takes place at 7pm, June 28, 2022, at the Art Bar (Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W, Toronto). In my role as Toronto’s Poet Laureate, I have been proud to help launch books of poetry whose proper entrance into the world was stymied by the Covid-19 crisis. …
Join us for Lost Launches III at the Art Bar, Tuesday, May 31, 7pm, Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W., Toronto
I invite you to join me for a rooftop poetry reading this Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 7:30 at 1718 Queen West, in Toronto. I will join fellow poets Allan Briesmaster, Beatriz Hausner, Luciano Iacobelli, Corrado Paina, and Giovanna Riccio in reading from our recent work. This event serves as the festive conclusion to the …
On Saturday, May 28th, 2022, 7:30pm, join me for a Rooftop Poetry reading with fellow poets, Allan Briesmaster, Beatriz Hausner, Luciano Iacobelli, Corrado Paina, and Giovanna Riccio. This event takes place at Campagna Bronze, at 1718 Queen Street West, in Toronto. This makes for a festive conclusion to the Campagna Sculpture Show, which runs both …
In his role as Toronto Poet Laureate, Moritz attends this private event by invitation of the Mayor, John Tory. The Mayor’s Arts Lunch, taking place on Monday April 25, 2022, brings together a room of artists, cultural leaders, arts philanthropists, key business and civic leaders, and politicians from all levels of government to celebrate and spotlight …
In celebration of National Poetry Month, please join me for an evening of readings by Poet Laureates across Ontario! Time & location Apr 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT Virtual on Zoom About the event Use the following link to join the Zoom meeting at the time of the event: Launch Zoom meeting List …
Readings by Poet Laureates across Ontario in celebration of National Poetry Month. Time & location Apr 21, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EDT Virtual on Zoom About the event Use the following link to join the Zoom meeting at the time of the event: Launch Zoom meeting List of Ontario Poet Laureates Al Moritz – Toronto …