Bards Day 2013: A Huge Success

7/4/2013

Bards Day 2013 was the most successful Bards Day to date. Launching a poetry anthology of 102 poets 97 people were in attendance at the event. A true testament to the diverse nature of poetry on Long Island, poets of all ages attended and came out to read their work from the book.

In addition to the opening talks, one of which was given by Long Island's own George Wallace, others by James. P. Wagner (Ishwa) and Nick Hale, and the standard poetry readings, the usual set up was broken up with hilarious poetry skits, the halftime show of Jay Jii's rendition of “O Captain My Captain” and the Bards Awards—a new addition to the annual event honoring those in the Long Island Poetry community who have helped perpetuate and grow the poetic tradition of the Island.

The Bards Awards Recipients:

Up and Coming Bard Award:

Steven T. Licardi

Community Connector Award:

Barbara Reiher-Meyers

Humanitarian Bard Award:

Narges Rothermel

Missionary Bards Awards:

Ed Stever
Vivian Eyre

Humble Helper Bards Awards:

Lorraine Conlin
John A. Brenan
Marq Wells

Bards Laureate 2013-2014:

J R Turek

More pictures from the event: (Thanks To Our Humble Helpers)

For Those Of You Who Missed The Event But Still Want Bards Annual 2013, Click The Picture Here:

6 Comments

Poppi link

7/5/2013 02:23:08 am

Bards day was fantabulous. The only criticism I have is that there should be more photographs of ME! No, forgive me, I don't mean more of ME, I mean they should ALL be of me! Is that asking too much? If so, I apologize. However--and isn't there always a however?--they really should all be of me. Just a thought. Love, Poppi!

Mary Tuohy

7/5/2013 02:56:30 am

It was a pleasure to participate in my first Bard's day. I look forward to many more.

Cate Chirico

7/5/2013 09:07:38 am

Where can we find all the vids that were taken?

Patrick O'Regan

7/7/2013 09:44:27 am

I really enjoyed participating in this event. It was wonderful meeting the people that gathered here this night.

Catesun@aol com

7/9/2013 11:04:22 pm

Where can we see the video that was taken?

PAMELA M. WAGNER

7/10/2013 11:51:15 pm

Wow! What a wondeful night!!! I had alot of fun hearing all the poets
that contributed to the evening. A big round of applause also for NIck and James for all their hard work, they really helped to make Bards night fantastic. The awards were great. Cant' wait till next year.