FEATURED READING LIST

John Petrolino

July 12, 2011 Somerset Poetry Group

Bridgewater Public Library, 1 Vogt Drive, Bridgewater, NJ

• Featured reading with Linda Jade.

May 31, 2011 Neptune High School

55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune, NJ 07753

• Readings of original work and poetry discussions. AP Senior English classes.

May 12, 2011 Massachusetts Maritime Academy

101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA

• Private reading and discussions for Analysis and Interpretation of Literature classes.

March 21, 2011 Hampton University

Norfolk, VA

• Reading and private discussion with World Literature and English Composition Classes.

December 8, 2010 Neptune High School

55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune, NJ 07753

• Readings of original work and poetry discussions. AP Senior English classes

November 26, 2010 Rock and Talk With Joe Harvard

Synaxis Lounge, Asbury Park, NJ

• Featured reading and interview with Joe Harvard

September 30, 2010 Lowell Celebrates Kerouac Kick Off Show

Kappy’s Copper Kettle, Lowell, MA

• Featured reading/collaboration with David Amram.

May 16, 2010 Beat and Blues

Calvary United Methodist Church, Keyport, NJ

• Guest host, reading of original work and scene selections of “Kerouac” the musical.

May 6, 2010 Lips 32-33 Release Celebration

Barnes and Noble, 395 Route 3 East, Clifton, NJ

• Reading of work featured in publication.

April 30, 2010 Northshore Community College

Massachusetts

• Poetry reading and discussions with literature classes.

April 28, 2010 Journal of NJ Poetry Release Reading

Morris County Community College, New Jersey

• Annual publication release reading.

April 27, 2010 Northshore Community College

Massachusetts

• Poetry reading and discussions with literature classes.

April 26, 2010 Massachusetts Maritime Academy

101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA

• Private reading and discussions for Analysis and Interpretation of Literature classes.

April 21, 2010 Georgian Court University

900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701

• Sigma Mu presents John Petrolino. Featured reading, Q & A and book signing.

March 16, 2010 Neptune High School

55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune, NJ 07753

• Readings of original work and poetry discussions. AP Senior English classes.

December 5, 2009 Long Branch Poetry Festival at City Hall

344 Broadway, Long Branch, NJ

• Featured poet.

November 23 & 24, 2009 North Shore Community College

Massachusetts

• Poetry reading and discussions with literature classes.

October 8, 2009 Ocean Lodge #89 FAAM

559 Church Road, Spring Lake Heights, NJ

• Guest speaker. Poetry discussion and reading of original works.

July 27, 2009 Barnes and Noble

4000 Jericho Turnpike, East Northport, NY

• Long Island Poetry Collective Reading Featuring: John Petrolino & Ann Kenna.

May 17, 2009 Espresso Joe’s

50 West Front Street, Keyport, NJ

• Beat and Blues Sunday Featuring: John Petrolino, Mark Brunetti, Donald Burke, Kathy Polenberg and Eva Mahoney.

May 16, 2009 Germ Bookstore

2005 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA

• ULA Presents: John Petrolino, Shaun Terreri, Rebecca the Matriot, Natalie Felix, Aingealicia McKitrick, FDW (Frank Walsh), Poorman A. Blackstar, Ebony Collier and Scot Norman

May 11, 2009 O’Toole’s

Convention Hall Galleria, Asbury Park, NJ

• Joe Harvard hosts John Petrolino for the release of Congo Lights, Petrolino’s second book of poetry. Part of the “Joe Harvard Long Weekend Program.”

May 3, 2009 South Brunswick Library

110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

• Idiom Poets featured reading with: Mark Brunetti, Chris McIntyre, Stephen McNamara, John Petrolino, Keith Baird and Erin Baird.

April 27, 2009 Neptune High School

55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune, NJ 07753

• Readings of original work and poetry discussions. Senior English and Creative writing classes

March 11, 2009 Barron Art’s Center

582 Rahway Ave, Woodbridge, NJ 07059

• Poets Wednesday Reading Featuring the Idiom Magazine Poets: Mark Brunetti, Chris McIntyre, Stephen McNamara and John Petrolino.

March 7, 2009 Rotunda Theater

4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA

• The Underground Literary Alliance Presents the Idiom Magazine Poets, Featuring: Mark Brunetti, Chris McIntyre, Stephen McNamara, John Petrolino, Keith Baird and Erin Baird.

December 16, 2008 Neptune High School

55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune, NJ 07753

• Readings of original work and poetry discussions. Senior English and Creative writing classes.

September 18, 2008 Brick High School

346 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, NJ 08723

• Private readings from Galleria and class discussions, Sophomore English classes and Creative Writing class.

May 8 & 9, 2008 Massachusetts Maritime Academy

101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532

• Featured reader.
• Private reading and discussion in Analysis and Interpretation of literature classes.

April 24 & 30, 2008 Neptune High School

55 Neptune Blvd, Neptune, NJ 07753

• Readings of original work and poetry workshop.

February 28, 2008 Georgian Court University

900 Lakewood Ave., Lakewood, NJ 08701

• “NJ Literature Studies” readings from Galleria and other original work. Question and answer session and book signing.

Since 2005, First Monday of the Month Cornelia Street Cafe

29 Cornelia Street, New York, NY 10014

• Readings of original and Kerouac’s work with Amram Jazz ensemble.

October 04, 05, 06 and 07 Café Parideso

45 Palmer Street, Lowell, MA 08152

• “Amram Jam” reading of original work with jazz trio or quintet.

October 2006 & 2007 Pollard Library

401 Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA 08152

• “From Cairo To Kerouac” with David Amram jazz quintet. Readings of Kerouac’s work and original pieces.

January 11, 2007 Bowery Poetry Club

308 Bowery, New York, NY 10012

• “Jack Kerouac Wrote Here: Crisscrossing America Chasing Cool” Featured contemporary artist of Beat literature. Original reading.

November 2, 2006 Georgian Court University

900 Lakewood Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701

• “From Cairo To Kerouac” with David Amram jazz trio. Readings of Kerouac’s work and original pieces.