Stroll of Poets Society

Join us for another Haven Poetry Series open mic and reading. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30
Entry Fee: $5.00

Featured Readers:
Elaine Elrod
Gary Frank
David Bruns

Mic Host:
Janis Dow Durning

Door Hosts:
Anne Gerard Marshall
Anne Hughes

How to Participate:
• Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
• All styles and experience levels are welcome.
• Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
• A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
• Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
• Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30

Featured Readers
Douglas Elves
Loren Marsden
Deborah Lawson
Louise Fairley

Mic Host
Naomi McIlwraith

Door Hosts
Anne Gerard Marshall
Katharine Weinmann

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30

Featured Readers:
Saraswoti Lamichhane
Brenda Gunn
Kenneth Brown
Pierrette Requier

Mic Host:
Kenneth Brown

Door Hosts:
Patti Sinclair
Anne Gerard Marshall

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Date: Monday, 30 March 2026
Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30

Featured Readers:
Patti Sinclair
Jo-Ann Godfrey
Audrey Brooks
Josephine LoRe

Mic Host:
David Fraser

Door Hosts:
Anna Mioduchowska
Anne Gerard Marshall

 

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Monday, 16 March 2026
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Edmonton

Featured Readers
Kathy Fisher
Dan Perkins
Kayleigh Cline
Anna Marie Sewell

Mike Host:
Kathy Fisher

Joining Anne Gerard Marshall as door hosts:
Anne Gerard Marshall
Brenda Gunn

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.