The Mad Poet’s Society is an active organization of poets and writers who have joined together for camaraderie and critique with heart, to celebrate the creative soul and to promote the literary arts.  The Society aspires to bring poetry and the appreciation of the spoken word to Philadelphia and the surrounding communities and to foster a supportive, nurturing atmosphere to promote individual growth. Members provide an outlet for artistic energy and interests other than the workday world and offer opportunities and forums for new poets to express themselves in an encouraging atmosphere. Pinwheel is delighted to be hosting the Mad Poet’s Society for poetry readings in a cozy cafe environment on the 3rd Wednesday of each month!

The Feb. 18th scheduled readers are:

Michael London (www.michaellondonmusic.com) - a Philadelphia area musician and accomplished songwriter.  His recordings feature interpretations of folk, jazz and soul, including original songs based on the poems of Rumi. He plays with a number of bands and is a boardmember for Music for People, and teaches at Muhlenberg College.

Lisa DeVuono (www.lisadevuono.com) - a poet and printmaker and was the 2024-25 Montgomery County Poet Laureate. She is the author of the full-length poetry book This Time Roots, Next Time Wings, and Poems from the Playground of Risk.

Cafe drinks, pub food and pastries available for purchase.