Monthly poetry reading at the Lunch Box on historic Main Street!

The Third Thursday Poetry Reading begins at 7 p.m. at The Lunch Box, 217 E. Main Street. Presentation will be followed by open mic readings, at which time those attending are invited to read up to two poems of their own or from a favorite poet. 

October 17:  The Third Thursday Poetry Reading welcomes Paul Juhasz, an Oklahoma City writer who likes to create prose poems. In Ronin, his range includes "Scar Stories," "The Problem With Inspiration," and his "Bucket List," where he reveals he's still searching for a wine that goes with Cap'n Crunch.  Paul will read at the Lunch Box on Main Street, beginning at 7 pm, followed by an open mic section when members of the audience can share favorite poems or their own work.  The Lunch Box opens at 6 pm, for those who want to arrive early and order a dessert or drink.

As usual, there will be an open mike session after the featured poet. The Lunch Box will open at 6 pm, for those who want to arrive early and order a dessert or soft drink.

Event facilitates an open mic.

Sept 19, 2024: The Third Thursday Poetry reading at the Lunch Box on Main, at 7 pm, will feature a popular "street poet," Johnie "Catfish" from Edmund. Author of seven collections, he is currently working on "Fathers, Children, and Questions," exploring his life as a child with parents and his life as a parent himself.  Another work-in-progress is "It's A Choice," concerning the words we use to justify the choices we make.  Come and enjoy this performer-poet.

Aug 15, 2024: Third Thursday Poetry will feature Alan Berecka, from Sinton Texas.  A retired librarian, former Poet Laureate of Corpus Christie, Berecka has published in dozens of anthologies and collections and been a featured reader at international festivals. He will begin reading at 7 pm at the Lunch Box on Main Street in Shawnee, with open mike readings following.  The Lunch Box will open at 6 pm for those who want to order desserts or drinks.