Three Rooms Press: Incredible Poet Peter Carlaftes launches new collection this Friday at Cornelia St. Cafe

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Incredible Poet Peter Carlaftes launches new collection this Friday at Cornelia St. Cafe

Peter Carlaftes is one of the most unique minds on the poetry scene. His work is often humorous, always insightful, and hell-bent on being drop dead original, though it resonates with overtones of Bukowski, Baudelaire and Bogart.

This Friday Three Rooms Press and Cornelia St. Cafe present Son of a Pony, featuring Peter Carlaftes and the launch of his new poetry collection. "Progressive Shots" is the final book in his Bar Poems trilogy--all on Three Rooms Press. The book is a rare riot, and the reading is sure to be a blast, too. The $7 admission includes a free drink.

Plus there's an open reading before the feature--hosted by TRP's Kat Georges! Prepare for loads of fun! Arrive early to sign up.

Son of a Pony Reading
Friday, April 17, 6 p.m.
Cornelia Street Cafe
29 Cornelia St. (between W. 4th and Bleecker)
New York City
212-989-9319
Doors open 5:45
212-731-0574

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