NH Poet Laureate: Patricia Fargnoli
The Governor and Executive Council has appointed a new poet laureate. Pat Fargnoli of Walpole is a poetry instructor and the author of three poetry books.The job comes with no pay and the appointment lasts for five years. So why do it? Well, they're poets. As Ezra Pound said "writing poetry is like dropping a feather into the Grand Canyon and waiting for the splash". NH Outlook's Chip Neal spoke with New Hampshire's newest poet laureate at her town's library.
NH State Council on the Arts

UNH Jazz CD
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, the University of New Hampshire is offering New Orleans a helping hand. Since the late 70's, UNH has hosted many jazz legends as part of its Traditional Jazz Concert Series. The UNH Library has released a CD with songs from the concert series. Proceeds support efforts to rebuild the jazz community in New Orleans. Bill Ross-- the head of the Milne Special Collections and Archives at the UNH Dimond Library where the jazz music is stored-- helped make it all happen.

To place an order or to get additional information about the CD, visit at NH Library of Traditional Jazz or call 603-862-2714