Enjoy poems from many cultures that inspire, delight and reflect the power and beauty of language. Meet some of the poets, enjoy readings and light refreshments, and explore the new Poetry Path. All ages welcome!
Celebrate Earth Day with poet Bob Holman, founder of the Bowery Poetry Club and central figure in the spoken word, slam and digital poetry movements of the last several decades. His recent award winning work in language revitalization will be showcased with a screening of Khonsay: Poem of Many Tongues, which contains lines from 50 different endangered languages. Readings and discussions of original poems- as well as works of other poets inspired by nature- will highlight our connection with endangered species as we reflect on Earth Day.
Celebrate National Poetry Month at Poets House. Bring a poem to read to others and enjoy refreshments. Learn about Poetry Path, a partnership between Poets House and Battery Park City Authority that celebrates poetry with signage in the parks.
BETTISSIMA: TREASURES FROM THE ELIZABETH KRAY ARCHIVES # 6PM: OPENING RECEPTION, # 7PM: POETRY READING # Betty Kray (1916 – 1987) – dubbed Bettissima by E.E. Cummings - was a visionary arts administrator, co-founder of Poets House with Stanley Kunitz …
ANNE CARSON: ON STILLNESS Renowned poet, classicist, and translator Anne Carson explores the concept of stillness with a discussion of various ancient and modern artists and art forms, including Homer, Sappho, Emily Dickinson, John Cage, and Jenny Holzer. Made possible …
EMILY WILSON: ON THE ODYSSEY The first woman to translate Homer’s Odyssey into English, scholar Emily Wilson “has given Homer’s epic a radically contemporary voice” (The New York Times). In this talk, she discusses the challenges of making this ancient …
To “divine” is to seek guidance and council from a god or an oracle. To “auger” is to be able to read the signs whether one is looking at the stars, throwing down coins, or drawing cards from the major …
Celebrate a quarter-century of the Poets House Showcase and surround yourself with poetry publishes in the last 18 months. Spend time with your favorite books and discover new favorites. Free and open to the public. For more information, click here. …
Master Classes offer advanced writers of poetry an opportunity to work intensively with some of the most respected poets of our time. Catherine Barnett, the teacher of this class, is the author of Into Perfect Spheres Such Holes Are Pierced, winner of …
Master Classes offer advanced writers of poetry an opportunity to work intensively with some of the most respected poets of our time. Catherine Barnett, the teacher of this class, is the author of Into Perfect Spheres Such Holes Are Pierced, winner of …