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Poets set free in the Square
06 Nov 2009
POETRY can offer a glimpse of our world through the eyes of another human being, often revealing a different perspective of life, and those who are interested will get a unique look into a poet’s and maybe their own soul.
Kings Square will come to life as the Fremantle City Library and local Writers’ group Out of the Asylum, also known as OOTA, have joined together for Sonnets in the Sun for a special poetry reading as part of the 2009 Fremantle Festival.
Poets from OOTA will be reading poetry on a variety of topics, experiences, and styles on Saturday, November 14, 2pm – 4pm.
Josephine Clarke, a member of OOTA believes poetry has the potential to open up a person to new experiences, and holding a poetry reading out in the open under the shady tree in Kings Square will share that experience with the crowd.
“Poetry is about finding something simple in the world, or finding a story in our lives, revealing its inner beauty and sharing it with the world in an act of cultural diversity and community spirit” she said.
“It’s about turning the ordinary into the extraordinary”.
OOTA is a local organisation that has had a strong relationship with the Fremantle Art Centre since 1996, holding weekly informal meetings, building strong links with the Fremantle literary scene including performing at many Fremantle events such as the Voicebox at Tropicana on the first Thursday of each month.
Exhibiting artist and art therapist, Ruthie Parker will also be singing during the event. She also teaches art and creative writing in the Health Department and believes in the healing power of words, images and song.
Bookings not required; people of all ages and backgrounds encouraged to come along for the free reading.
For more details, contact Camilla Cavoli on 9432 98798 or email camillac@fremantle.wa.gov.au
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