Events this month and next at the Scottish Poetry Library

Tapsalteerie Pamphlet Launch

16 November, 7pm, £5 Renowned Hungarian poet Győző Ferencz makes a rare Scottish appearance at the launch of two new Tapsalteerie poetry pamphlets. Minoritie Status is the first dedicated volume of Ferencz’s poetry to appear in the UK. Translated into Scots by Tom Hubbard, these poems are a vibrant, faithful introduction to an excellent poet’s work. The evening also features performances by BBC Scotland Poet in Residence Stuart Paterson and the award-winning Marcas Mac an Tuairneir, who have collaborated on a new pamphlet, heelster-gowdie/beul-fo-bhonn.

Brian Johnstone & Trio Verso

21 November, 7pm, £5 Brian Johnstone’s poetry-and-jazz group Trio Verso celebrate their tenth anniversary with a special performance in the Scottish Poetry Library. Bringing an original approach to live poetry, the trio frame spoken word in music that is at times swinging and at others haunting. During performances, Johnstone delivers his verse in relation to the sounds created while the musicians play their instruments in response to the poetry. Their jazz grooves and freely improvised soundscapes refocus the ideas behind the 1950s poetry and jazz movement for a contemporary audience.

Neil Forbes & Tom Pow: The Chef and the Poet

27 November, 7pm, £10 / £8 conc A poet and a chef combine their talents for what promises to be a memorable evening blending the poems and tastes of Scotland. Join chef Neil Forbes of Café St Honore and poet Tom Pow as they discuss the words and ingredients that inspire them. Featuring poems and recipes specially chosen and created for this event, Food and drink are included in the ticket price. n