What's happening in Central Jersey: June 15 and later
Carriage House Poetry Series invites the public to hear readings by five local poets on Tuesday in Fanwood. …. Freedom House of New Jerseyprovides three major programs for those suffering from substance abuse and co-occurring disorders: long-term … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Tasmanian band inspired by poem written by Forth man about battle with ice …
Meaningful art often comes from suffering and there is no doubt that Mark Bramich conveyed the pain and damage of ice addiction when he wrote Tough Times in a prison cell. The poem, as was his time behind bars on ice-related charges, was part of Mr … Read more on ABC Online

Former Oak Creek resident honored in poetry contest
The Arts Center's At-Risk Youth art program brings teaching artists into low income schools, alternative schools, drug and alcohol treatment centers, youth homeless shelters and other institutions where at-risk youth can be found. More information … Read more on Albany Democrat Herald

'Heaven Knows What' shows life on the streets as life passes by
The repetitive, deadening routine of a drug addict's life makes "Heaven Knows What" kind of a bore — appropriately so — and filmmakers Ben and Joshua Safdie make it even less compelling by filming it in the same improvisational, naturalist style they … Read more on Houston Chronicle (subscription)