NEPC and Beehive Poetry: Wendy Drexler and Philip Hasouris

The NEPC continues our partnership with the Beehive Poetry Group, in a reading presented by Jean Flanagan, the Arlington, Massachusetts Poet Laureate. This month’s reading features Wendy Drexler and Philip Hasouris, with introductions by Steve Rapp.

The event is free and open to the public. The Robbins Library is an accessible venue.

Open-mic reading slots are on a first-come, first-served basis and open 15 minutes before the start time. Sign up to read, or attend and enjoy a night of poetry!

Wendy Drexler is a recipient of a 2022 artist fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Her fourth collection, Harvest of What Remains, will be published in January 2026 by Lily Poetry Review and received honorable mention for the Paul Nemser Prize. Her poems have appeared in Barrow Street, J Journal, Nimrod, Pangyrus, Prairie Schooner, Salamander, Solstice, The Mid-American Review, The Sun, and The Threepenny Review, among others. She was the poet in residence at New Mission High School in Hyde Park, MA, from 2018 to 2023 served as programming co-chair for the New England Poetry Club from 2016–2024.

Philip Hasouris‘s poetry invites you on a profound journey. His insightful verses explore themes of love, tragedy, and hope, showcasing the transformative power of poetry. His writing captures a deep connection to life’s experiences with exquisite sensitivity. His collections include Light of the Moon: My Journey Through the Stages of Grief. In recognition of his dedication to fostering a love of poetry, advocating for literature, and supporting arts and education, Philip was appointed the first Poet Laureate of Brockton, 2021- 2025.