Poetry Party...

...was truly enjoyable. Most of the audience read, and a couple members graced us with a musical performance. Macomb Guild of Writer member Michael Ciavone sang an original, along with a song called "Ghost Dance," and it was so pretty, I had to look it up when I got home. (I played "Little One," and didn't forget any of the words this time.)

The event was held at Biggby Coffee on Hall Road and Romeo Plank.

The two lovely ladies addressing the audience and participants are Jenifer DeBellis and Cathy Plum, the President and Founding President of the Macomb Guild of Writers. 

Whatever flavor you were in the mood for, this event had it. The last summer reading of 2010 showcased a wide range of styles. I'm terribly pleased to say that there were a few new faces. A profile on each member is in the works...

A little background information: The Macomb Guild of Writers was recently voted the best new club of Macomb Community College, and is open to community members as well as students.

One surprising turn of events was guitar instructor and local musician Emily Rose, who played two original songs for us (and tuned my guitar, which I very much appreciate). The talented songstress has won the  Outstanding Acoustic Songwriter award at the Detroit Music awards for the past two years, so this was a real treat.

Taken from my humble seat in the back while President Jenifer DeBellis was reading. The coffee cup in the bottom right corner is my Uncle Joe's! So awesome of him to come, especially since though I'm no Stevie Ray Vaughan.

I always have a great time at events thrown by the fabulous Macomb Guild of Writers. Can't wait until the next one.