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Linda's Passion is Poetry
and
Her Passion is Intense
Linda passed away May 27, 2020
Eddies in the Stream
is her last book
published postumoulsy in the fall of 2020
To download a digital copy, click here
Linda's New CD "Can You Hear Me Now?" was produced by ![]() |
click on the CD to hear a sound clip |
Linda's ebook Talking to Myself |
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Please join Linda and her special guests
At the Tranzac - Tiki Room
Saturday July 13, 2019 - 1:00 - 4:00
She will be launching her new book "This is how it is"
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Linda will be the featured poet at Fat Albert's Coffee House
Wednesday June 19, 2019- 8:00 p.m.
Steelworkers' Hall - 25 Cecil Street
Linda and Lucky Mike would like to thank everyone
who's supported the Words and Music Salons throughout the years and various venues.
They hope that you will continue to enjoy the once a month afternoons of entertainment now being hosted by Glen Hornblast..
Here's a video of the Passing The Torch celebration December 1, 2018
Mark your calendars and save the date
for a stellar afternoon!
Lucky Mike and Linda invite you to the last Words and Music Salon that they will be hosting
The afternoon will feature performances by many of the authors, musicians and storytellers
they have had the privilege of sharing the stage with over the years.
Please note that the salon will be held in the MAIN HALL for this stellar event.
Saturday December 1, 2018
We will be gathering in the MAIN HALL of the TRANZAC CLUB
details can be seen here:
The Words & Music Salon will continue in 2019 with new hosts Brenda Clews and Glen Hornblast.
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday November 3, 2018
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday October 6, 2018
Lucky Mike and Linda will be co-hosting
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday September 1, 2018
Lucky Mike and Linda will be co-hosting
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday August 4, 2018
Lucky Mike and Linda will be co-hosting
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday July 7, 2018
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
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Linda was the featured poet at Fat Albert's Coffee House
Wednesday May 30 - 8:00 p.m.
Steelworkers' Hall - 25 Cecil Street
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday June 2, 2018
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday May 5, 2018
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday April 7, 2018 -
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday March 10, 2018 -
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note that for March, we will be meeting on the SECOND Saturday of the month*****
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday February 3, 2018 -
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Happy New Year 2018!!
Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday January 6, 2018 -
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there have been some changes for The Words and Music Salon*****
We have a new location, date and time
Start time is now 12:30 p.m.
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday December 2,
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there have been some changes for The Words and Music Salon*****
We have a new location, date and time
Start time is now 12:30 p.m.
*****For December 2, we will be in
THE SOUTHERN CROSS ROOM of the TRANZAC CLUB*****
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday November 4,
Lucky Mike will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there have been some changes for The Words and Music Salon*****
We have a new location, date and time
The Salons are going back to being held on the FIRST Saturday of the month
Start time is now 12:30 p.m.
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Mark your calendars and save the date
for another
Words & Music Salon
Saturday October 7,
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there have been some changes for The Words and Music Salon*****
We have a new location, date and time
The Salons are going back to being held on the FIRST Saturday of the month
Start time is now 12:30 p.m.
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday September 9, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there have been some changes for The Words and Music Salon*****
We have a new location, date and time
The Salons are going back to being held on the FIRST Saturday of the month
Start time is now 12:30 p.m.
We will be gathering in the Tiki Room of the TRANZAC CLUB
292 Brunswick Avenue
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday August 5, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the June Words & Music Salon*****
961 College Street
(at Dovercourt)
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday July 1, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the June Words & Music Salon*****
961 College Street
(at Dovercourt)
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday June 3, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the June Words & Music Salon*****
961 College Street
(at Dovercourt)
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday May 6, 2017 -
Peter Solmes will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the May Words & Music Salon*****
961 College Street
(at Dovercourt)
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday April 1, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the April Words & Music Salon*****
961 College Street
(at Dovercourt)
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday March 4, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the March Words & Music Salon*****
961 College Street
(at Dovercourt)
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday February 4, 2017 -
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
***** please note there is a new location for the February Words & Music Salon*****
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Wishing everyone a very Happy and Merry Holiday
We look forward to seeing you
for the first
Words & Music Salon
of 2017
Saturday January 7, 2017 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday December 3, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday November 5, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Peter Solmes will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday October 1, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday September 3, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Glen Hornblast will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday August 6, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday July 2, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday June 4, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday May 7, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Glen Hornblast will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday April 2, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday March 5, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday February 6, 2016 -
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday January 2, 2016- 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday December 5, 2015 - 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Lucky Mike will be co-hosting with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday November 7, 2015 - 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Peter Solmes will be back to co-host with Linda
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday October 3, 2015 - 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Linda will be co-hosting with Lucky Mike
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday September 5, 2015 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Linda will be co-hosting with Glen Gary
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday August 1, 2015 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Linda will be co-hosting with Jim McCuaig
details can be seen here:
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Words & Music Salon
Saturday July 4, 2015 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
Linda will be co-hosting with Lucky Mike
details can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
Saturday December 6, 2014 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
will be posted soon
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
Saturday November 8, 2014 1:30 - 4:30
at
Vino Rosso
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
Saturday October 4, 2014 1:30 - 4:30
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
Saturday September 6, 2014 1:30 - 4:30
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
Saturday April 5, 2014
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for the
Words & Music Salon
Saturday March 1, 2014
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday February 1, 2014
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday January 4, 2014
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday December 7, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday November 2, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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Linda
participated in
an afternoon of music and poetry
on Sunday October 20, 2013
The Scripts & Scores Fundraiser
Combined the efforts of local authors and songwriters
for an afternoon of spoken word and song
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday October 5, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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Linda & Peter Solmes
hosted another
Afternoon of Words & Music
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
pictures and videos can be seen here:
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Linda and Michael Cavanaugh co-hosted
another special afternoon
of
Words & Music
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
Saturday August 3, 2013
pictures and videos can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday July 6, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday June 1, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday May 4, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
from
Peter Solmes' launch of his new CD "Bermuda Memories"
and
Linda's debut of her new book of poems "Acting My Age"
Saturday April 13, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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pictures and videos
for
Saturday April 6, 2013
at
The Portobello Restaurant and Bar
can be seen here:
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More pictures and video in the "Afternoons at the Portobello" series
can be accessed here
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Linda realeased her newest book With a Will
Saturday December 10, 2011 - pictures can be seen here
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In the spring
of 2010, after receiving a copy of "the fretters of i"
Boyd Nyberg got the idea of having his high school art students interpret the poems
by drawing what the pieces meant to them. The innovative images can
be seen here
Please take a moment to sign my guestbook
Click here to view guestbook entries from the old site
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