Proud to partner...
On Friday, September 25th, Marick Press will co-present the launch of The Ambassador Poetry Project. Hosted by the Grosse Pointe Art Center, and in partnership with Wayne State University Press, the celebratory event will feature a number of poetry readings, a musical performance by Carly Keyes, and a book launch and author signing by Canadian author Lori A. May. The event is free, open to the public, and begins at 7pm. Refreshments will be served.

The staff at Marick Press and GPAA friends welcome this event also as an opportunity to thank the long time director of the GPAA, Susan McDonald, for her many years of support of poets, writers and artists in her role as director of the Grosse Pointe Artists Association.

Event Details:
The Ambassador Poetry Project Launch Party
Friday, September 25, 2009
7pm Free
Grosse Pointe Art Center
16900 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe MI

Event MC: Suzanne Schneider Ross from Marick Press

Featuring : John Jeffire, Laurence W. Thomas, Olga Klekner, Amy Stilgenbauer, Eric Torgersen, Ken Meisel, Dan Ames, Lori A. May, and Mariela Griffor

Each poet will read 1-3 poems (about five minutes) and welcome questions from the audience. Many will have books available for purchase at the event. Several additional Ambassador contributors will be present during the reception and look forward to discussing their work.

Guests will also have the opportunity to talk with representatives from Wayne State University Press, publishers of Great Lakes Books and the Made in Michigan series.

Singer/songwriter Carly Keyes, a student at the University of Michigan, will perform selections from her soulful collection.

Color and B&W posters (8.5 x 14") are available for download in PDF format if you wish to advertise this event to your local literary community.

Please join us as we celebrate the launch of this new periodical. Contact Lori A. May for more info.