This October, North America’s largest poetry event will return to Newark, New Jersey. The Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, which brings together a who’s who of poets and spoken-word artists, as well as enthusiasts from around the world, is scheduled for Oct. 18–21.
Throughout the four days of this biennial festival, readings, discussions and conversations with over 50 internationally and nationally renowned writers will take place at a variety of venues in Newark’s Downtown Arts District. The signature Evening Main Stage Readings bring some of today’s most celebrated poets to the stage at Prudential Hall.
There are a number of additional events, such as Poets on Poetry, Poetry Samplers and the Conversations series, which allow the general public to interact with and hear from the distinguished writers. Poets on Poetry includes a panel of writers who discuss poems and poets that have impacted their lives and work. As part of Poetry Samplers, more than 20 artists give brief readings of the works of other festival artists to introduce them to a broader audience.
The multi-faceted Conversations sessions give the public a chance to talk with featured artists about how topical issues are represented in poetry. There are presentations including two to four writers, who share about their lives and their art, and additional panel discussions with festival storytellers that have covered topics ranging from “Poetry and Jazz” to “The Dignity of the Ordinary.”
To learn more, contact +1.973.735.2135 (ext. 104) or go to dodgepoetry.org/festival-events/2018-festival.
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