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Poetic Justice in New West this weekend

Poetry lovers, don't forget Poetic Justice at the Heritage Grill on Sunday. The poetry reading session is set to run Nov. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the restaurant, 447 Columbia St.

Poetry lovers, don't forget Poetic Justice at the Heritage Grill on Sunday.

The poetry reading session is set to run Nov. 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the back room at the restaurant, 447 Columbia St.

Featured poets this week are Christopher Levenson and Don Fox.

Levenson was born in London, England and emigrated to Canada in 1968, teaching creative writing, English and comparative literature at Carleton University in Ottawa.

His first book of poetry was published in 1959, followed by 10 more volumes - the most recent being Local Time (2006).

He was also co-founder and editor of Arc magazine, and he also co-founded the Harbinger Poets imprint of Carleton University Press.

Fox - who's billed as "the Prince of Dorkness" - was born in Orillia, Ont., the hometown of Stephen Leacock, whom Fox has always admired for his wit.

"Don enjoys going to the ridiculous and coming full circle back to the ridiculous as he entertains his audience," a press release says.

There will also be an appearance by a "mystery poet," The Urban Cowgirl, as well as an open mike session.