Haven Reading Series: April 27, 2026

Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30

Featured Readers
Douglas Elves
Loren Marsden
Deborah Lawson
Louise Fairley

Mic Host
Naomi McIlwraith

Door Hosts
Anne Gerard Marshall
Katharine Weinmann

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Haven Reading Series: April 13, 2026

Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30

Featured Readers:
Saraswoti Lamichhane
Brenda Gunn
Kenneth Brown
Pierrette Requier

Mic Host:
Kenneth Brown

Door Hosts:
Patti Sinclair
Anne Gerard Marshall

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Haven Poetry Series: March 30, 2026

Date: Monday, 30 March 2026
Location: Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Time: 7:00 – 8:30
Doors: 6:30

Featured Readers:
Patti Sinclair
Jo-Ann Godfrey
Audrey Brooks
Josephine LoRe

Mic Host:
David Fraser

Door Hosts:
Anna Mioduchowska
Anne Gerard Marshall

 

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Haven Poetry Series: March 16, 2026

Monday, 16 March 2026
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Edmonton

Featured Readers
Kathy Fisher
Dan Perkins
Kayleigh Cline
Anna Marie Sewell

Mike Host:
Kathy Fisher

Joining Anne Gerard Marshall as door hosts:
Anne Gerard Marshall
Brenda Gunn

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Haven Reading Series: Monday, March 2, 2026

Poets’ Haven:
Monday, 2 March 2026
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Upper Crust Restaurant
10909 – 86 Avenue
Edmonton

Featured Readers
Phyllis Shuell
Kathie Sutherland
Dorothy Lowrie
Naomi McIlwraith

Mic Host
Janet Smith

Door Host
Audrey Brooks

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.