Events


Poetry Reading at the Grolier Poetry Book Shop
Oct
2

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.

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DF/HCC Leukemia Retreat
Jun
25

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

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16th Annual BIDMC CANCER CENTER SYMPOSIUM
Nov
17

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.

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Can Poetry Heal?
Oct
1

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.

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Poetry Heals Workshop for Clinicians
Jun
13

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.

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Poetry Heals Workshop
May
8

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.

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Poetry Salon of Boston
Jan
27

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.

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POETRY at the ARMORY
Nov
15

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.

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New York City Poetry Festival 2022
Sep
10
to Sep 11

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/

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