The Vault | Queens Village, NY
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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
Vault November / December News
Please Note: The Vault will be taking a hiatus starting May 1
If you were hoping to schedule a show, please make reservations.
Text: 718-479-2594 email: retreets@aol.com
Vault Summer News
Vault Summer News
Tomasina Show
Saturday June 25 @ 8pm
Lots of fun, don’t miss it
Garden Party @ the Vault 9021 Springfield Blvd QV NY 11428
Saturday July 16
6-8pm
Hope for the Children is having its first raffle to celebrate 25 years
The drawing will be held at this event.
Tickets can be purchased at the Garden Party
If you would like to buy/sell tickets please contact me at retreets@aol.com
with your mailing address and I will send them to you.
There will be light refreshments available
This is not an open mic event,
but anyone who wishes can play some instrumental music
Upcoming Live Events
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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Upcoming Events – Feb 2023
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The Vault February 2023 Calendar
Sat. Feb 11 PPA Event 6pm
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PPA Literary Event Hosted by James Thomas Romano
Feb 11th 2023
Doors open 6pm refreshments to start 7pm to 1030pm
Poetry of Love
Features: 3 Generation of Poets
Kenjazzo Rivers Tshara Rivers Desmond Rivers
Open mic Follows 5 mins
$ 5 Suggested donation between ppa & hope for the children Non- Profits
Duration: 4 hr 30 min
“Three Generations of Poetry ”
75 yrs & counting to become , & the First of its kind to my Knowledge ever!!!
Features:Kenjazzo Rivers the Teacher (Grandfather, & Father)
Tshara Rivers the Femme Recreated ( Daughter & Mom)
Desmond Rivers the Eyes of Teachings ( Grandson & Son)
Intermission 9pm to 915pm
Special Presentation of Linda Anne Emilo donation to Hope for the Children Foundation
Open Mic to follow All Art Forms Welcome !!!
A Literary Event Unlike No Other !!! JTR
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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
Stagefright Workshop Presented by Joan Tyler
More information coming soon
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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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