Gloucester Writers Center

The Gloucester Writers Center is a place for working writers in a working town

GWC Video Events from 2017

Blogapalooza

Local writers Steve Brettler, Greg Gibson, Martin Ray, Kathleen Valentine, and Joey Ciaramitaro talk about using their blogs as tools to develop their work and connect with their audience. May 20, 2014. Amanda Cook sits in as moderator.

Karen Ristuben sings at the Maud / Olson Gala

Karen Ristuben sings a tune written by Henry Ferrini based on the T.S. Eliot poem titled “Marina”.

GWC Promo

Featuring “The Gold” by Willie “Loco” Alexander.

Poet Cabaret – Vincent Ferrini’s Centenary Gala

A celebration of poet Vincent Ferrini’s 100th Birthday.

Poets Around Town

Three high school poets Pauline Cruz, Madeleine MacDougal, and Elizabeth Stevens read at the Writers Center. Introduction by James Cook.

André Spears and Michael Boughn Read at the GWC

Poets André Spears and Michael Boughn read their work for us at the GWC.

Cartoonist Tony Millionaire Reads Some of His Strips

Cartoonist Tony Millionaire – whom you might know from his work on the show “The Drinky Crow Show” that aired for a season on Adult Swim – reads us some of his strips and speaks about his work.

Stephen Dunn reads at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center

Poet Stephen Dunn reads his work at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center.

Ben Anastas’ Memoir Reading

Local writer Ben Anastas reads from his memoir.

Gloucester Citizens Read Poems by Vincent Ferrini

Gloucester citizens and friends of the Writers Center James Cook, Tom Ellis, Peter Anastas, Henry Ferrini, Rufus Collinson, JoeAnne Hart, Dorothy Shubow Nelson, Charlie Olson, Annie Thomas, George Sibley, Liz Sibley, Mern Sibley, and Willie “Loco” Alexander, read selected poems by Vincent Ferrini to honor the late poet.

Willie “Loco” Alexander’s Rock & Roll Songwriting Workshop Part 1

Local Musician Willie “Loco” Alexander – often referred to by locals as the “Godfather of Boston Punk” – hosts a one night only workshop on Rock & Roll Songwriting.

Willie “Loco” Alexander’s Rock & Roll Songwriting Workshop Part 2

Local Musician Willie “Loco” Alexander – often referred to by locals as the “Godfather of Boston Punk” – hosts a one night only workshop on Rock & Roll Songwriting.

Ed Sanders Reads From His Book “Fug You”

Ed Sanders – some of you may remember him as a member of The Fugs – reads from his book “Fug You”.

GWC Events Promo

Anthony Weller Reads

“All The Time Before” a dinner with writer Greg Gibson

Local writer Greg Gibson shares a dinner with some interested guests.

Sam Cornish, Martha Collins & Afaa Weaver

Writers Sam Cornish, Martha Collins, and Afaa Michael Weaver read some of their work.

Vincent Ferrini’s “This House”

A poem by Vincent Ferrini entitled “This House”.

Sandy Tolan Reading Promo

A Preview for Sandy Tolan’s reading of his novel “Children of the Stone: The Power of Music in a Hard Land”

Incredible Dancer Promo

“Incredible Dancer” is a film about the local Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini.

Peter Anastas “Decline of Fish” Reading Promo

A Promo for Peter Anastas’ reading of his book “Decline of Fish”.

Gun Violence Prevention: Preaching to the Choir… A Little Louder Please!

Gloucester Citizens Greg Gibson and John Rosenthal speak about gun violence prevention. Held at the Rocky Neck Cultural Center. Introduction by Amanda Cook.

Vincent Ferrini Mural Unveiling

A Mural dedicated to the local Poet Vincent Ferrini can be found on Main street in downtown Gloucester.

Will Allen Reading

Organic farmer and activist Will Allen reads from his book “The War on Bugs”.

GWC Holiday Card

Darcie Dennigan & Damon Krukowski Reading

A reading from late 2012.

Jane Augustine Reading

Jane Augustine reads at the GWC.

Elizabeth McKim reads “Morning Raga”

Accompanied by sitar music played by Michael Siegell, Elizabeth McKim reads her poem “Morning Raga”. December, 2011.

The Olson Class: Charles Olson’s Impact

David Rich teaches a class of Charles Olson Enthusiasts at the Maud / Olson Library. April 8, 2017. http://maudolsonlibrary.org/

GWC Montage

As of October, 2013.

Poem in Action

Henry Ferrini’s film on his uncle, the late poet Vincent Ferrini. Vincent Ferrini was Gloucester’s first Poet Laureate.

I PROTEST – a conversation on food, politics and activism

Carolyn Mugar, Niaz Dorry and Will Allen discuss the state of our food supply.

Wandering On Course to a Gestalt Poetics with Robert Podgurski

Robert Podgurski on Gestalt Poetics…

Olson Festival Spot

Eileen Myles Reading

Poet Eileen Myles reads her work at the GWC.

Amiri Baraka reading “The Hustings”

Poet Amiri Baraka Reading his poem “The Hustings”.

Vincent Ferrini – Work To Do Here

Gloucester poet Vincent Ferrini sharing his story about how he came to Gloucester.

Where I Once Was – Vincent Ferrini’s “The House of Time”

A Video made for Vincent Ferrini’s poem “The House of Time”.

Peter Anastas reading from “Decline of Fishes”

Local writer Peter Anastas reading from his novel “Decline of Fishes”.

Ken Warren’s “Dionysus in the Polis” Lecture

Ken Warren gives his “Dionysus in the Polis” lecture at the GWC. In this lecture, Warren examines how Dionysus gripped poet Vincent Ferrini’s imagination, and how this symbol of “indestructible life” related to his character. Warren is accompanied by André Spears. June, 2012.

Rudy Rucker’s “Transrealism or Beatnik Science Fiction” Reading

Rudy Rucker’s “Transrealism or Beatnik Science Fiction” reading. August, 2012.

Hope is a thing….

Season’s Greetings from the Gloucester Writers Center

The Inner Voice and the Outer World

“The Inner Voice and The Outer World; Writings by Veterans and Their Families” – a collection of writings from our Veterans Writing Group – makes it’s debut at the Gloucester House. Writings from the Cape Ann Veterans Writing Workshop, edited by Dorothy Shubow Nelson, Published in December, 2017 by the Gloucester Writers Center. Dorothy Shubow Nelson has been the facilitator/teacher of the Veterans Writing Workshop since it began in the fall, 2013.

The Inner Voice and the Outer World – Book Launch

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