Have Yourself a Literary Solstice, Poetry is the Way to Peace
Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at 7 PM – 11 PM
Glasgow Literary Lounge
Cheeky Besom Productions at The Calton Bar
‘It’s the Winter Solstice and in the true spirit of the Speakeasy, Cheeky Besom Productions will be rocking around the tree celebrating Celtic Roots & Poetry Is The Way To Peace in partnership with The World Poetry Movement. Cheeky Besom Productions are gearing up to have ourselves a literary solstice and we’re kick-starting the night with Musicians in Residence: Jaded Lilies: Jeanette Hill, Hugh Stewart and Carol Jamnejad. Offering up live readings, performance, art, and music at the Glasgow Literary Lounge at the Calton Bar – all night long and we’re inviting YOU!’
Calling All Creatives
In partnership with the World Poetry Movement, Cheeky Besom is celebrating ‘Poetry Is The Way To Peace’ please come along for a night of debauchery, and decadence! Celebrating our Celtic roots: the mistletoe gathered by the Druids for its magical and healing properties. The Yule log burnt to counter the darkness of mid-Winter, and to bring good luck. The Holly and Ivy; evergreens to keep evil spirits at bay and, the tree decorated with symbols of solar objects.
Dust of those works in progress and put on your best prose or song for a night of literary readings, singing, and creating. Come on down to the Glasgow Literary Lounge to offer up your gifts to the Gods and Goddesses. Slots are 5-7 minutes long to be allocated on a first come, first served basis. To secure a slot contact, Ruby McCann: mccannruby@gmail.com Our host for the evening is poet, writer, and critic Jim Ferguson:
Cheeky Besom Productions: ‘Artists with Attitude’: Jim Ferguson, artist, Louise Malone, writer/performer, Maria Marchidanu, flâneuse, Ruby McCann, and Musicians in Residence, Jaded Lilies: (Jeanette Hill, Hugh Stewart and Carol Jamnejad). A Glasgow based artist collective. We devise concepts, split all running costs, and collaborate to create: sharing knowledge, making and creating, for the love of literature, art, and music. We champion artistic and cultural experiences that enrich people’s lives. ”
This is a FREE Event for All
The Calton Bar, 415 London Road, Glasgow, G40 1AG
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