A Galère of Poetic Autopsies

Expect the unexpected as poets, writers, and other creatives from the Hudson area and beyond reveal the inspiration and shadows behind their work.

Featured performers: Jerry T. Johnson, Carolyn Marosy, Pops Peterson.

Hosted by John K Lawson and Jane Ormerod

Doors at 6:00 pm, show at 7:00 pm.

$10 suggested donation to be shared among performers.

Jerry T. Johnson is a poet and spoken word artist whose poetry has appeared in a variety of literary publications worldwide. Jerry is the author of two poetry collections: A Coldness published by Finishing Line Press, and Poets Should Not Write About Politics by Evening Street Press which was selected winner of the 2020 Sinclair Poetry Prize.

New Jersey native Carolyn Marosy is a musician/songwriter, poet, and activist. Her most recent EP release, Loners, Misfits and Rebels, reveals her art with a raw edge and a genuine, very personal depth. Carolyn is a part of a documentary produced in the UK, On Resistance Street, currently making the rounds at film festivals internationally. Carolyn now lives in Kingston, NY with her wife, two black cats, and numerous guitars.

Pops Peterson‘s articles on the arts and celebrities have been published in the New York Times, Andy Warhol’s Interview, Essence Magazine, and The B, where his column, Pops’ Corner, is a regular feature. Pops is also a visual artist, known for his acclaimed series, Reinventing Rockwell, which was the longest-running solo exhibition in both The Norman Rockwell Museum and the State House of Massachusetts, Boston. This coming fall he is excited to debut his poetry anthology podcast, Ear Candy Poetry. (Photo of Pops by Bobby Miller.)