Walking With Whitman May 7 with Rommi Smith, Deborah Hauser, and Rorie Kelly
Walt Whitman Birthplace Association (WWBA) presents the 11th season of Poetry in Performance: Walking With Whitman, hosted by Writer-in-Residence George Wallace. The signature series continues to bring the most intriguing figures in contemporary literature on the national scene paired with local poets on the Walt Whitman Stage. WWBA is pleased
2021 Poet In Residence Forrest Gander Master Class and Reading
WWBA 2021 Poet-in-Residence Forrest Gander: Virtual Master Class and Evening Poetry Reading “Gander’s [poems] plunge and swoop up and down the whole scale of earthy, earthly, cerebral, and celestial experience. The ride is for the most part thrilling.” —The Boston Book Review Forrest Gander’s most recent title, Twice Alive (2021), addresses the exigencies
Virtual Live Poetry Reading with Physician and Poet John L. Wright
Thursday, April 29th, 2021 6:30 – 7:30PM EST WWBA is delighted to present a live poetry reading with Physician and Poet John L. Wright. His poetry explores humanity’s relationship and place among the fauna and flora of the natural world. Singer-Songwriter Linda Sussman will perform her original songs live. Join us in celebrating Poetry
Juan Felipe Herrera Evening Poetry Reading May 30th
WWBA Poet-in-Residence Juan Felipe Herrera Evening Poetry Reading is free and open to all this year! To join please use the Zoom Link below: There is also a Zoom Master Class with Juan Felipe Herrera on May 30th. More info here: Master Class You are invited to a Zoom webinar.