Live Poetry: John Lavin, Debrah Morkun, Rebecca Petchenik, and Anne-Adele Wight

Wednesday August 12, 2026 – 7pm – LIVE

Live at Fergie’s Pub, 1214 Sansom Street

John Lavin is a jazz percussionist and poet. His recent poetry collection is Painting in the Dark (Moonstone 2026), a collaboration with artists, Janelle Robinson and Gregorio Torres. He is a native Philadelphian and has lived in Ireland.

Debrah Morkun is a Philadelphia-based poet and depth psychotherapist.  Throughout her life, she has done her best to stay true to her dreams & visions.  Born in the latter half of the 1970’s, she is currently entering the outer orbit of her Chiron Return, and does so with great enthusiasm.

Rebecca Petchenik is a writer, journalist, and activist originally from North Carolina. She has worked with activist organizations JUFA in Asheville and TRANSaction in Boone, North Carolina. She is a decorated playwright, her work featured on stage throughout the Southeast. She currently resides in California with her wife, Dorian Strong.

Anne-Adele Wight is the author of five books of poetry, most recently Blue Driftwood Fire. For four years she curated the multi-genre performance series Jubilant Thicket. Her work has been published in print and online and includes appearances in Poets and Writers, Broadkill Review, Luna Luna, The Adroit Journal, Apiary, some Moonstone anthologies, and several journals of experimental poetry in Australia. She is active on the Philadelphia poetry scene and frequents Moonstone readings, some of which she hosts.

Warren C. Longmire – Host – Open Reading Follows