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2024 Sharon Springs Poetry Festival with Sophie Cabot Black

Friday October 18 - Saturday October 19

Free

From the organizers:

Poetry Reading – Friday night, October 18, at 7:30 PM (EDT): Each of our guest poets Peter Balakian, Sophie Cabot Black, and Maya C. Popa present a public reading in the auditorium of the Sharon Springs Central School. Afterward, you’ll be able to meet the poets in the lobby, purchase a copy of one of their books — which they will gladly sign — and meet your fellow poetry lovers.

Poetry Workshops – Saturday, October 19: Peter Balakian, Sophie Cabot Black, Maya C. Popa , and Festival founder Paul Muldoon will each conduct an in-person poetry workshop for adult members of the community. Workshops are free; anyone 18 or older may register:

  • Workshops are two hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM) and are strictly limited to 8 participants per workshop;
  • Advance registration is required (registration site coming soon);
  • Workshops will be conducted in person in Sharon Springs (locations to be announced).
  • Each participant must submit, in advance, a poem of their own composition to share and discuss with the group.
  • Limit one workshop per person; one ticket per person.

Panel Discussion – Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 2:00 PM (EDT) (Location To Come): “Poetry and Praise,” a panel discussion with Peter Balakian, Sophie Cabot Black, Maya C. Popa, and Paul Muldoon

For more information and registration updates, visit: https://klinkharthall.org/sharon-springs-poetry-festival-2024/

Details

Start:
Friday October 18
End:
Saturday October 19
Cost:
Free
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Website:
https://klinkharthall.org/sharon-springs-poetry-festival-2024/