Words to fill your soul, surrounded by art
For one night only, on Wednesday, October 23, Station Gallery in Whitby, ON, presents Poetry Night, hosted by poet, writer and Durham Region Branch Manager for The Ontario Poetry Society Lisa Reynolds, assisted by poet and author John Oughton, and a team of community volunteers. The guest poet for this event is John Di Leonardo, with readings by featured poets Frances Boyle, Patrick Connors, Rayanne Haines (President of the League of Canadian Poets), Patrick Meade, Richard-Yves Sitoski and Carolyne Van Der Meer.
Held at Station Gallery – a historic former Whitby train station turned art gallery and creative hub – and organized by Lisa Reynolds with the support of Station Gallery’s Curator, Olex Wlasenko, this is an all-ages event, with the featured poets reading from their work.
During intermission there will be free refreshments, including coffee from a local Starbucks, and sweet treats courtesy of an anonymous benefactor. Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle with and purchase books directly from the poets. There will also be a raffle for poetry and fiction/non-fiction books, donated by poet friends and The Ontario Poetry Society. Tickets for the raffle are $5 each or 3 for $10. All proceeds from the raffle are donated to Youth Programs at Station Gallery.
Station Gallery Poetry Night sponsors: Canada Council for The Arts, League of Canadian Poets, The Ontario Poetry Society, The Writers’ Union of Canada and the local Starbucks at 25 Consumers Drive in Whitby.
About Station Gallery
Station Gallery is a community creative hub and registered charity located in Whitby, Ontario (Durham Region) – a former train station converted into an art gallery and arts event space, featuring art exhibitions from emerging, mid-career and established artists. It brings art and culture to kids, youth, adults and families of all ages and abilities through programs, classes and workshops, performances and special events. Station Gallery is the winner of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce Not for Profit Organization of the Year 2023 (Peter Perry & Business Achievement Awards).
(Photo credits: Station Gallery / Lisa Reynolds.)
Event details
Hosted by: Station Gallery
Type of event: poetry reading
Event host: Lisa Reynolds, with assistance from John Oughton.
Guest poet: John Di Leonardo
Featured poets: Frances Boyle, Patrick Connors, Rayanne Haines, Patrick Meade, Richard-Yves Sitoski & Carolyne Van Der Meer
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Start time: 7:00 PM ET
Duration: 2 hours (including intermission)
Cost: Free event. Registration is required; available for both in-person and virtual attendance (see booking links below).
Location: Station Gallery, 1450 Henry Street, Whitby, ON, L1N 0A8
Booking links:
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- In-person booking link: Register to reserve your in-person spot here.
- Virtual (Zoom) booking link: Register to reserve your virtual spot here.
Contact details: Station Gallery, 1450 Henry St., Whitby, ON, L1N 0A8, Canada; 905-668-4185; art@stationgallery.ca, stationgallery.ca
Content warning: Some poems may contain adult content.
Accessibility: The Gallery is accessible and has a parking lot just outside the front door. It is walking distance from Whitby GO Station. Details here.