Poetry & politics

Susan Austin, local poet and community activist, is standing for the Socialist Alliance in the Hobart seat of Denison in the upcoming Federal elections. Help raise money for her election campaign and hear some fantastic political poetry and beautiful harp …

Invitation

Poetry and politics
Fundraising event

Featuring:
« Tim Thorne - Tim, author of 11 books of poetry, the latest of which is A Letter to Egon Kisch (Cornford Press 2007), lives in Launceston. He wrote a controversial current affairs column for the Hobart Mercury for 17 years, and has been a long-time activist for peace and environmental causes.
« Anne Collins - Anne writes fiction, essays and poetry. Her first poetry collection "The Season of Chance" was published in 2005. Her second collection forms part of an anthology of four poets and is due to be published later this year. Anne has spent most of her adult life working, in one way or another, for social justice.
« Julianne Green - Julianne plays a beautiful gut lever harp, made by Tim Guster, with a deep and satisfying yet sweet sound. She loves performing improvisations, believing that the spontaneity and connection with the audience provides an amazing and very personal experience for both listener and performer.
« Susan Austin – Susan has had poetry published in various newspapers and journals, including Famous Reporter and Blue Giraffe. She works as an occupational therapist and is running in the elections as part of her commitment to environmental and social justice campaigns.

Lenore’s Sweetwater Café
45 Hampden Rd, Battery Point
Saturday October 20
5:00 - 6:30pm.

Entry $15 / $10 concession, including delicious snack platters.
Coffee and soft-drinks will be available to purchase.

Socialist Alliance
PEOPLE BEFORE PROFITS!
PLANET BEFORE PROFITS!
Ph: 6234 6397, 0418 643 133
www.socialist-alliance.org