Events
Poetry Reading at the Grolier Poetry Book Shop
This cozy poetry reading at the historic Grolier Book Shop will feature Dennis Daly, Dianne Silvestri, and Ann Taylor, with an introduction by Tom Daley. Mark your calendar now, and plan to reserve ahead to guarantee seating: https://www.grolierpoetrybookshop.org/upcoming-readings
LOCATION: The Grolier Poetry Book Shop in Cambridge, MA, is the oldest continuously operated book shop dedicated solely to the sale of poetry books. It is located at 6 Plympton Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
NOTE: Nearby parking is limited. Harvard Square T-stop is a few blocks’ walk.
DF/HCC Leukemia Retreat
Dianne Silvestri, MD will present Patient Perpective, reading poems from her book, But I Still Have My Fingerprints, midway through this all-day conference, from 8am to 5pm. Physicians, fellows, technicians, research study assistants, students, and others interested in the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Leukemia Program may attend. Admission is free.
LOCATION: Joseph B Martin Conference Center, Rotunda Room
77 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
16th Annual BIDMC CANCER CENTER SYMPOSIUM
Midway in this annual all-day Harvard Medical School conference for researchers and clinicians, Dianne Silvestri, MD, presents Living Proof. She will speak from 1-1:30pm ET at the Joseph B. Martin Conference Center about her road to survival, sharing poems she wrote during her diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Can Poetry Heal?
Reserve a seat in the Wayland Public Library Rotunda!
Dianne Silvestri, Margot Wizansky, and Linda Lamenza read from their books, written as each endured and recovered from devastating health crises. Hear them reveal the role of poetry in their survival.
Reserve in-person seating or Zoom link at https://tinyurl.com/poetryinhealing. Free parking lot is adjacent. Books available for sale (cash please) and signing.
Poetry Heals Workshop for Clinicians
Dianne Silvestri, MD, leads a poem-based discussion with registered faculty and staff. The event is directed by Chantal Brazeau, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Family Medicine at New Jersey Medical School and Chief Wellness Officer at Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences, and sponsored by CavanKerry Press.
Poetry Heals Workshop
The Healthcare Foundation Center for Humanism and Medicine of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School features Workshop Facilitator Dr. Dianne Silvestri in this event for registered medical students. Manasa Ayyala, MD, is Director of th Healthcare Foundation Center and heads this program, which is sponsored by CavanKerry Press.
Book Signing
WHAT: Small Press Book Fair of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival weekend Meet Dianne at the CavanKerry table from 11 to 12 to have your copy of But I Still Have My Fingerprints signed.
WHEN: Saturday, May 6, 2023
WHERE: Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts
2nd Thursday Virtual Poetry Reading
Virtual Poetry Reading with Open Mic followed by Feature Poet, Dianne Silvestri. For Zoom link http:/www.hpaa-mac.org/poetry-readings/
Poetry Salon of Boston
Poet Dianne Silvestri will be featured at this month’s virtual event, hosted by Tom Daley, Boston area poet, performer, and teacher. Beginning with a “round robin” open mic, Silvestri’s reading begins at 8, with questions to follow. The evening continues with more open rounds after the feature.
Contact Tom.Daley2@verizon.net for further information and Zoom link.
Lily Poetry Salon Celebrates Drexler, Shaw & Silvestri
Amanda Cecily Shaw, Wendy Drexler, and Dianne Silvestri will read at this virtual event on Zoom. Please register at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/500189800157
Interview on Women Lead Radio
Location: Virtual
Date: January 16th, 12-1pm ET
Details: Interview with Dianne Callahan on Connected Women of Influence, Women Lead Radio
Link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/connected-women-of-influence
PoemWorks Virtual Poetry Reading
Richard Waring and Dianne Silvestri read their poetry. An Open Mic follows. For Zoom link, email Richard Waring rwaring@nejm.org
POETRY at the ARMORY
Virtual Reading featuring David P. Miller, Gloria Mindock, and Dianne Silvestri. Open mic to follow. Use this website Contact Form to send message requesting Zoom link for the event.
Virtual Book Launch
Location: Virtual
Details: For Zoom link, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dianne-silvestri-book-launch-w-rebecca-hart-olander-tickets-407385419757
Virtual Pre-Launch
Location: Virtual
Details: For Zoom link, register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dipika-mukherjee-book-launch-w-dianne-silvestri-tickets-406837099717
New York City Poetry Festival 2022
Location: Colonel’s Row on Governor’s Island, New York City
Details: Dianne Silvestri reads on Saturday, September 10th, at 2:00 PM on Brinkley Stage with CavanKerry Press
Website: https://www.newyorkcitypoetryfestival.com/