Guilford Poets Guild

09/01/2026

Join us for our First Second Thursday next week! Rebecca Hart Olander

PLEASE JOIN US NEXT WEEK! Guilford Poets Guild’s Featured Poet for the evening is Rebecca Hart Olander Thursday, September 10 | 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for the first Second Thursday of our Fall season! We’ll begin at 6:30 PM with our Open Mic, giving everyone a chance to share a poem. Then we’ll segue into an evening with our featured poet, …...

PLEASE JOIN US NEXT WEEK! Guilford Poets Guild’s Featured Poet for the evening is Rebecca Hart Olander Thursday, September 10 | 6:30–8:00 PM Join us for the first Second Thursday of our Fall season…

09/01/2026

Remembering Gordy Whiteman — The Bard of Guilford

Join the Guilford Poets Guild on Sunday, November 22, from 1:00–2:30 PM as we gather to remember and celebrate the poetry and life of Gordy Whiteman, lovingly known as the Bard of Guilford. Gordy’s words capture the spirit of Guilford with warmth, humor, affection, and a deep appreciation for the people and places that made it home. During this special gathering, we’ll share selections from his three published works: …...

Join the Guilford Poets Guild on Sunday, November 22, from 1:00–2:30 PM as we gather to remember and celebrate the poetry and life of Gordy Whiteman, lovingly known as the Bard of Guilford. Gordy’s…

08/24/2026

Staged Reading with GPG Members – September 17, 2026 at 7pm “God of Carnage”

🎭 Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company Presents A Staged Reading of God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza 📅 Thursday, September 17🕖 7:00 PM📍 Willoughby Wallace Memorial LibraryStony Creek, Branford, CT Join the Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company for an unforgettable evening of theater as we present a staged reading of Yasmina Reza's internationally acclaimed, Tony Award and Olivier Award-winning comedy, …...

🎭 Moses Gunn/Norman Marshall Play Company Presents A Staged Reading of God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza 📅 Thursday, September 17🕖 7:00 PM📍 Willoughby Wallace Memorial LibraryStony Creek, Branford, CT…

08/21/2026

**Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY poetry reading on Sunday September 20 at 1pm at THE KATE**

**Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY-POETRY READING on Sunday September 20 at 1pm** Calling all poetry fans to The Kate! On September 20th at 1pm, at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old Saybrook, poets published in The Nutmeg Anthology will share their work. The Nutmeg Anthology is a collection of vibrant poems exploring Connecticut’s rich history, diverse landscapes, local landmarks, shared humanity, and more, written by dozens of contemporary poets with ties to the state....

**Join us for THE NUTMEG ANTHOLOGY-POETRY READING on Sunday September 20 at 1pm** Calling all poetry fans to The Kate! On September 20th at 1pm, at The Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center in Old…

08/15/2026

Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners – Sept 2

Another invite here for poets out there to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom - link to come! Poems from Connecticut's Four Corners features outstanding poets including Guilford Poets Guild Poet, Gwen Gunn, pictured here! The evening's poems will represent each region of our state, sharing an evening of diverse perspectives, beautiful language, and community through poetry. Registration is required and more on that soon. Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover or simply curious, you're welcome to join!

Another invite here for poets out there to join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom – link to come! Po…

08/06/2026

Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners

🍂 Poems from Connecticut's Four Corners 🍂 Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom - link to come! Poems from Connecticut's Four Corners features outstanding poets including Guilford Poets Guild Poet, Gwen Gunn. The evening's poems will represent each region of our state, sharing an evening of diverse perspectives, beautiful language, and community through poetry. Registration is required and more on that soon. Whether you're a lifelong poetry lover or simply curious, you're welcome to join!

🍂 Poems from Connecticut’s Four Corners 🍂 Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the voices of poets from across Connecticut. 🗓 Wednesday, September 2🕖 7:00 PM💻 Zoom – link to com…

06/15/2026

Guilford Poets Guild Summer Break From Second Thursdays – hope to hear you in the fall!

☀️ Guilford Poets Guild Summer Break From Second Thursdays☀️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for another wonderful season of open mics and poetry. The Guilford Poets Guild will be taking a summer break from our Second Thursday Series - we look forward to seeing and hearing you in the fall. 📖 Upcoming Second Thursday Programs at 6:30pm…...

05/29/2026

Tomorrow! A Norman Marshall Tribute with Poetry & Play Readings

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a heartfelt afternoon celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of Norman Marshall through theater, poetry, and storytelling. This special tribute will feature a staged reading of Thornton Wilder’s moving one-act play The Happy Journey to Trenton to Camden, poetry that resonated with Norm, and excerpts from his powerful solo work on abolitionist John Brown, …...

Saturday, May 30, 2026 • 2:00–4:00 PM Join us for a heartfelt afternoon celebrating the life, artistry, and enduring spirit of Norman Marshall through theater, poetry, and storytelling. This specia…

05/24/2026

GHS Poets & GPG Poets Come Together in May

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words and connection as this year’s winners read their award-winning work alongside community poets inspired to step up during the open mic....

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came…

05/24/2026

Every year, the Guilford Poets Guild holds a poetry contest at Guilford High School celebrating the creativity and voices of young writers in our community. On May 14th, poets from GHS and GPG came together for an evening of shared words.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared, listened, and helped create such a warm and welcoming celebration of poetry and community.

The Guilford Poets Guild takes a break from our Second Thursdays gatherings for the summer, but we look forward to welcoming everyone back in September for more poetry, conversation, and community! ✨📖