A step away from the din of Midtown—and a haven from devices and other distractions—PoetryFest sets its own pace for an exchange of emotions and ideas through the words of bards from both sides of the Atlantic. In this engaging “literary revelry” (New Yorker) curated by Nick Laird, we configure our flexible theatre into its most intimate setting for readings and conversations that celebrate the poet’s capacity to sculpt words into breathtaking visions of our world. Most events are free, but reservations are recommended.
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Tara Bergin, Sara Berkeley, Timothy Donnelly, Elisa Gonzalez, Terrance Hayes, Thomas McCarthy, Mary Noonan, Sharon Olds, Padraig Regan, and Tom Sleigh.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1
Favorite Irish Poems
8PM | $25 and up, including after-party
Our opening night tradition of bringing together special guests and festival poets to share the Irish verses they love most, featuring special guests Tom Sleigh, Laurie Anderson, Consul General Helena Nolan, Michael Patrick MacDonald, Kia Corthron, and more.
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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
1pm // Mary Noonan and Tom Sleigh
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