15 May A Reading of CATA Poetry & Prose at The Mount

CATA writers Cathy Marden and Scott Thomas (photos by Julie McCarthy)

A Reading of CATA Poetry and Prose at THE MOUNT, Edith Wharton’s Home

WHERE: The Stable at The Mount, Edith Wharton’s Home (2 Plunkett St, Lenox, MA – map)

WHEN: Tuesday, October 1 at 5pm (FREE!)
Reading from 5-6pm, followed by free reception from 6-7pm
Come celebrate CATA writers and artists!

RSVP: Click here to register for FREE.

About the Event:

Join CATA at The Mount for a reading of poetry and prose from the CATA Writers’ Workshop. Through heartfelt, thought-provoking, and humorous work, CATA writers with disabilities express their unique perspectives and reveal common experiences that connect us all. Join us for a fun and free evening of CATA writing!

Space is limited, registration required for this FREE event. CLICK HERE to register.

This event is sponsored by Berkshire Magazine, Dare Bottleshop & Provisions, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and generous supporters like you.

Accessibility & Parking:

• The performance space and restrooms in the Stable are wheelchair accessible.
• Free parking is available a short distance from the stable (down a loose gravel path). 2 accessible parking spots are available directly outside the Stable entrance. Visitors are also welcome to drive up to the Stable entrance for easy drop-off.
• ASL interpretation will be provided during the reading.
• Braille and large print programs will be available at the door (click here to download a digital Braille program).
• A large print copy of poetry will be available for those who are deaf, hard of hearing, or prefer a printed copy of the poems to aid your experience during the reading.
• Directions: Turn onto the gravel driveway at the entrance of The Mount and follow it to a large parking lot with accessible spots. The Stable is a short distance from the parking lot (look for yellow CATA signs and friendly staff!)

Visit our Accessibility Resource Table at check-in where CATA staff can assist you with Braille and large print programs, priority seating for ASL and ease of entrance/exit, and other accommodations.

Questions? Contact CATA at 413-528-5485 or email [email protected].

About the CATA Writers’ Workshop:

Since 2005, writers with disabilities have explored creative and expressive writing forms through CATA’s weekly Writers’ Workshop, developing their talents in poetry, haiku, autobiography, and short stories. CATA faculty artist Janet Reich Elsbach— a talented local writer as well as a gifted teacher— leads the workshops with an inventive curriculum that helps each CATA writer develop their individual style. Some CATA writers work with “scribes” to help them put their ideas on paper.

CATA writers work with volunteer scribes to help put their ideas on paper

Your support helps to share the talents of CATA artists with our community. Please join us by making a gift today.