June 9 (Saturday) 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Sidewalk Cafe, 94 Avenue A (6th Street), Manhattan. Admission: $8 (includes one drink); open to the public. Sponsored by The Italian American Writers Association. Contact:  Maria Lisella 718-777-1178 [email protected] 

Amy Barone's poetry has appeared in many publications. Her new poetry collection, We Became Summer, from New York Quarterly Books, will be released this year. Joey Nicoletti is the author of three full-length poetry collections. He has also written essays and books reviews. His awards include a Pushcart Prize nomination and a Buffalo State Faculty Appreciation Award for teaching.