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Vault News – October 2023

Dear Vault Friends,
I am happy to announce that the Vault will reopen available for Saturday night shows starting in November.

Shows scheduled:
James Romano PPA shows: Nov. 11, Vaultstock HFC fundraiser Dec 9, Jan 6

The Vault will be open as the arts outreach of the HFC COL project “Hope Center” in Queens Village.
The Center is available for workshops, gatherings for connecting, healing and creativity.
Contact me for more information: 718-479-2594

Vault friend Paula Curci, poet-laureate of Nassau County, has put together a wonderful major poetry program for next Saturday Oct 14. See attached.

Best Wishes, Tone

Vault News – April 2023

CELEBRATE POETRY MONTH WITH TWO EVENTS BACK-TO-BACK!
Paula Curci is bringing back the Introspective Journal Writing Workshop to the Vault!
On April 8th,  2023 4pm – 6pm
Acoustic Poet Networks ™ Introduction to Introspective Journal Writing.  Facilitated by Paula Curci
Years ago, Paula conducted a series of reflective journal writing classes here at the Vault.  She has revived the program for us.  In this workshop Paula will walk you through several reflective and meditative journaling exercises, modeling the Journal To The Self™ method and her own I AM  portrait poetry prompts. All participants will be encouraged to focus on a goal for their journal journey and to share their journal expressions and/or poetry. However, no one is required to read their entry aloud.  This is a confidential and caring workshop that encourages fellowship, witnessing and not critique. Bring your favorite pen and paper to write on, two of your favorite poems or a few of your own original poems to share. Email Paula at PMCTHEPOET@AOL.COM with questions- just type Introspective in the subject line.
****  If you are staying for the PPA poetry reading and open mic event with James Romano,
Paula will provide a light dinner for those staying in-between programs.****
Paula Curci  is the Nassau County Poet Laureate. She is a certified Journal To The Self™ instructor.  The JTTS program is a holistic self-management, reflective journal writing program. She is the  host and producer of Calliope’s Corner  and What’s The Buzz® on WHRU. Most of you remember Paula as our 2005 Vault Guardian Angel award winner and as the co-founder of the Acoustic Poets Network™ she is known for her style of performance poetry called, Posics™ .  Paula is a retired school counselor.
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Hey everyone! Great news! Come on down to The Vault Saturday April 29th. 7or 8 pm. (To be determined). Tomasina DeCrescenzo  has awoken from a long sleep.  No! Not Sleeping Beauty! More Rip Van Winkle! She is dusting the cobwebs from her questionable  brain, and getting the oil can out for her aging bones! That’s right! Her crazy cast of characters are coming out of retirement,  or some other institutionalized facility, and making a Come back at The Vault! Come on down for a night of laughs and fun! She may not move as fast as she did, but give her a break people! She’s a 🧓senior! You never know who you’re gonna 🥩 meet! What else are you gonna do? Stay home and watch reruns ? Just give a donation to Hope For The Children  Foundation.
Don’t make me come after you now!  See you there!
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NOTE: The Vault will be taking a hiatus May through October

Vault News – March 2023

Hey everyone! Great news! Come on down to The Vault Saturday April 29th. 7or 8 pm. (To be determined). Tomasina DeCrescenzo  has awoken from a long sleep.  No! Not Sleeping Beauty! More Rip Van Winkle! She is dusting the cobwebs from her questionable  brain, and getting the oil can out for her aging bones! That’s right! Her crazy cast of characters are coming out of retirement,  or some other institutionalized facility, and making a Come back at The Vault! Come on down for a night of laughs and fun! She may not move as fast as she did, but give her a break people! She’s a 🧓senior! You never know who you’re gonna 🥩 meet! What else are you gonna do? Stay home and watch reruns ? Just give a donation to Hope For The Children  Foundation.
Don’t make me come after you now!  See you there!
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NOTE: The Vault will be taking a hiatus May through August
If you were hoping to schedule a show in April , please make reservations now.

Text: 718-479-2594

email: retreets@aol.com

Vault News – February 2023

CELEBRATE POETRY MONTH WITH TWO EVENTS BACK-TO-BACK!
Paula Curci is bringing back the Introspective Journal Writing Workshop to the Vault!
On April 8th,  2023 4pm – 6pm

Acoustic Poet Networks ™ Introduction to Introspective Journal Writing.  Facilitated by Paula Curci
Years ago, Paula conducted a series of reflective journal writing classes here at the Vault.  She has revived the program for us.  In this workshop Paula will walk you through several reflective and meditative journaling exercises, modeling the Journal To The Self™ method and her own I AM  portrait poetry prompts. All participants will be encouraged to focus on a goal for their journal journey and to share their journal expressions and/or poetry. However, no one is required to read their entry aloud.  This is a confidential and caring workshop that encourages fellowship, witnessing and not critique. Bring your favorite pen and paper to write on, two of your favorite poems or a few of your own original poems to share. Email Paula at PMCTHEPOET@AOL.COM with questions- just type Introspective in the subject line.

****  If you are staying for the PPA poetry reading and open mic event at 7pm with James Romano,
Paula will provide a light dinner for those staying in-between programs.****
Paula Curci  is the Nassau County Poet Laurate. She is a certified Journal To The Self™ instructor.  The JTTS program is a holistic self-management, reflective journal writing program. She is the  host and producer of Calliope’s Corner  and What’s The Buzz® on WHRU. Most of you remember Paula as our 2005 Vault Guardian Angel award winner and as the co-founder of the Acoustic Poets Network™ she is known for her style of performance poetry called, Posics™ .  Paula is a retired school counselor.
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NOTE: The Vault will be taking a hiatus for 2023 May through August
If you were hoping to schedule a show, please make reservations.
Text: 718-479-2594               email: retreets@aol.com

Upcoming Live Events

Upcoming Events – October 2023

Shows scheduled:
James Romano PPA shows: Nov. 11, Vaultstock HFC fundraiser Dec 9, Jan 6

The Vault will be open as the arts outreach of the HFC COL project “Hope Center” in Queens Village.
The Center is available for workshops, gatherings for connecting, healing and creativity.
Contact me for more information: 718-479-2594

Upcoming Events – April 2023

The Vault  April 2023 Calendar
Sat. April 8  Introspective Journal Writing Workshop 4-6pm
Sat.  April 8 PPA Event  630pm
Sat. April 29 Tomasina Show    8pm
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April 8th 2023
Another season has changed & We have entered National Poetry month 2023
to quote Lawrence Ferlinghetti. “Poetry is the shadow cast by our streetlight imaginations…”  Or another  ” Invent a language anyone can understand “ Therefore in Honor of Language & the ever changing form Poetry

PPA @ the Vault open mic series 90 21 Springfield Blvd ,Queens Village , NyC
April 8th 2023   Doors open 630pm (social & refreshments continues 6 45 pm)   645pm
Host James Thomas Romano opens with Performance Poets Association :  A Select Retrospective of Poets
7pm      the Poetry series Event
Opens with Remote Features Linda Ann Butterfly Varella  &  return of Jim Seegert
in House  Features
Alan.Walowitz  Poet , Educator ,& contributing editor @ Verse Virtual an online community journal
of poetry. And his civic minded  Voice Jeanette Walowitz  Educator & Poet
the Love of Each others Half of the Sky

Open Mic scene  poetry , music , spoken word, comedy & various
Art forms: Guest  performer feature on vocals & guitar  Linda Black
Plus other Literary Surprises & Audience Fun
$ 5.00 suggested  donation for ppa & hope the children foundation  By JTR
Please note *** Paula Curci     Acoustic Poets Network & Current Nassau Poet Laureate
Will be giving A writing class on  Introspective Journal Writing
4pm to 6pm    To reach Paula Curci & info.   PMCTHEPOET@ Aol.com
( a light dinner served between programs provided by Paula & James)
What A Day To Be Together & Enjoy Poetry Writing & Friends

Upcoming Events – March 2023

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The Vault  March 2023 Calendar
Sat, March 4  Fast Speaking Women 7pm
Sat. March 11 PPA Event  7pm
Sat. March 25  Stage Fright workshop  8pm
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the Journey to Group Presents in Honor of Women’s History Month
Fast Speaking Women & other Outspoken Femmes  Poetry Festival series 2
@ the Vault  90-21 Springfield blvd  Queens Village Ny 11478
March 4th 2023
Doors open 7pm refreshments & social to 8pm  Event 8pm to 1030pm
Host James Thomas Romano
Femmes Features:
Babette Albin         Madeline Artenberg        Christina Barbour
Theresa Berzner     Annette Olivia Brown         Jacqueline Carr
Paula Curci         Margareth Debrosse         Viviana Duncan
Lara Hocheiser         Linda Kleinbub
Open Mic Scene
5 minutes
Suggested donation     $5.00
Come Celebrate the Other
Half of the Universe  Woman & other Outspoken Femmes
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March 11th 2023  PPA Event
Doors open 7pm refreshments to start  8pm to 1030pm
Feature: James Thomas Romano
Jack Kerouac @ 101  Literary Festival
Kerouacian open mic  Follows 5 mins
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Saturday March 25 @ 8pm
Stage-fright Workshop   Presented by Joan Tyler
$5 for materials
Sick or queasy before having to perform
In any kind of setting?
This will help you
for more info: JTylervox@aol.com
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April 8th 2023 National  Poetry Month 2023
Features:  Alan Walowitz & Jeanette  Walowitz
Poetry/ various art forms 8pm to 1030pm
Open Mic    Any Questions please call 347 628 9390
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