Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Opening for Matt Pless October 6th

Great music by great writers! Matt Pless (Baltimore) Vito Grippi (York’s very own) The Greenawaltze (Bobbi Norman, Josh Noll and Caleb Banas, a super sweet group of transplants)

Come join us from 8pm to 11pm. Show is free but there is a suggested donation of $5 to cover our touring friend. Help us celebrate Matt’s new “Nero” ep release and enjoy some amazing music!

www.mattpless.com

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Undocumented: Central Pennsylvania Poet Laureates Write on Social Justice

Current and past poet laureates from the Central Pennsylvania region share diverse and deeply personal perspectives that bring to light the untold stories of human struggle, justice, and triumph. From immigration to homelessness, racism to the creation care, poet-advocates from York, Harrisburg, Reading and beyond share personal passion and experience.

This event will include readings by: Rick Kearns, Heather Thomas, Carla Christopher, Sandra Fees, and Barbra Buckman Strasko.

Free tickets available on Eventbrite.

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Silken Poetry Tent at YorkFest 2019

This is the 26th Year of the Silken Poetry Tent at York Fest. Where Poets and writers can share their work with the community. Carol Clark Williams and Dustin Nispel will be hosting this year. If you are interested in reading your work please select a time slot below. If you select a time slot please be on time. Can't wait to Hear your amazing voices echo through the crowded streets! #YorkFest
There will be a merch table for authors to sell their books!
The Tent this year will be at a different location than last year so stay tuned for that.
Readers Schedule for the 2019 Yorkfest Silken Tent

Yorkfest 2019 Readers

Saturday August 24

10:00
10:15
10:30 Ken Michaels
10:45 Carol Clark Williams
11:00 Heath Brougher
11:15 Christine O'leary Rocky
11:30 reserved
11:45 Dan Danner
12:00 Kenneth Vincent Walker
1:00 Mamie Schulz
1:15 Jane Miller
1:30 Linda Blaskey
1:45 Tina Berrier
2:00 Dustin Nispel
2:15 Kate McGourty
2:30 Jessica Flynn
2:45
3:00 Steve Concert
3:15
3:30 Adrian Brown
3:45
4:00 reserved
4:15 Ladi Glori
4:30 Montez Ritter
4:45

Sunday August 25

10:00
10:15
10:30 reserved
10:45
11:00 Allie Kochert
11:15 Barbara DeCesare
11:30 Heath Brougher
11:45 Tess Becket
12:00 Rob Poff
1:00 Kenneth Vincent Walker
1:15 Dustin Nispel
1:30
1:45
2:00 Elizabeth Bodien
2:15 Mela Blust
2:30 Montez Ritter
2:45 reserved
3:00 Vito Grippi,.Poet Laureate of York

Yorkfest Adult Literary Competition

Opening Reception and Awards Presentation:

Friday, August 23 • 6-8 pm at Creative York
Artist Awards announced at 6:30 pm, followed by the winners of the Yorkfest Adult Literary Competition at 7 pm

I will be reading a short poem and introducing the contest finalists.

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401

 

Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Night

POETS, SINGERS, and SEEKERS: Join us for Tell-Tale Tuesdays Open Mic Nights at Crystal Ball Brewing Co - Downtown York.

“Poets to come! orators, singers, musicians to come!”

We Seek the Finest in York and beyond to share your epic tales, lure us into your soul with your lines, mend our broken hearts with your songs, or make us laugh with a joke or two.

Look forward to a communal evening among friends, with food, fine spirits (and hops), and the opportunity to perform—or simply enjoy—York’s aspiring lyrical artists.

Tuesdays 8pm-11pm

Crystal Ball Brewing Co. - Downtown York
21 S Beaver St, York, PA 17401