Though I usually reserve this list for my own events and projects, every now and then I am involved closely enough with the planing of an event that it behooves me to make mention. The following is one such instance.

-Ian

Thursday, June 6, 9pm:

Squawk Coffeehouse presents Herschel Silverman

New Jersey jazz poet and beat compatriot Herschel Silverman will be making a rare New England appearance at Squawk Coffeehouse on Thursday, June 6th at 9pm at Squawk Coffeehouse in the Harvard Epworth Methodist Church. His latest book _Lift Off_ was jointly published by Waterow Books and Long Shot Productions. There will be an open mic for poets, musicians and other performers preceding Silverman's set.

Herschel Silverman's association with the writers known as the beat generation began in the 1950s when he struck up a correspondance with fellow New Jersey poet, Allen Ginsberg. Silverman (or "Hersch" as he is popularly known) has over the years been known as a poet, performer, poetry editor, candy shop proprietor, and mensch. He is legendary both for his egg creams and his support for new talent.

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Squawk Coffeehouse
Harvard Epworth Methodist Church
1555 Mass Ave.
Cambridge, MA

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Cosmic Spelunker Theater will perform again on Saturday, June 22 at the Elm Street Theater in Somerville, MA. More details at a later date.