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Open Mike at Benlin's, October 15, 1991

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Item Information

Title

Open Mike at Benlin's, October 15, 1991

Contributor

Binghamton Community Poets

Subject

American poetry -- 20th century
Oral interpretation of poetry

Description

Features poetry readings from various poets at Benlin's in Binghamton, N.Y. Several local poets read their works during "open mike" sessions. The event was held on October 15, 1991 and the readings were sponsored by the Binghamton Community Poets as part of their Big Horror Reading Series. Video edited by Bern Mulligan.

Source

DVD created from VHS recording of the event

Date

1991/10/15

Rights

In copyright

Identifier

PS615 B56 1991 10-15

Original Format

1 videodisc (22 min.) sound, color
4 3/4 in.

Duration

22 min.

Streaming Audio

https://eternity.binghamton.edu/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE244075

Date of Digitization

8/3/22

Collection

Big horror reading series (Binghamton Community Poets)

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About this Collection

Collection Description

The Binghamton Community Poets were founded in 1983 by native Binghamton poet, educator, and Harpur College alum Richard Martin. That year he started the The Big Horror Reading Series at a local coffee house. People associated with the series changed throughout the years but always included local writers who were dedicated to… More

Collection Links

Binghamton Community Poets' Big Horror Reading Series
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Citation

“Open Mike at Benlin's, October 15, 1991,” Digital Collections, accessed January 2, 2026, https://omeka.binghamton.edu/omeka/items/show/2762.