Wednesday, June 26, 10:00AM
The Poetry Foundation Library welcomes children ages two to five to a weekly storytime event that introduces poetry through fun, interactive readings and games.
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Thursday, July 4, 2:00PM
The Poetry Foundation and Ravinia present the world premiere of the chamber orchestra version of Leonard Bernstein's Songfest, Bernstein’s commission for the United States bicentennial set to music the work...
Thursday, July 11, 10:30AM–12:30PM
Thursday, July 18, 10:30AM–12:30PM
Thursday, July 25, 10:30AM–12:30PM
Participants will meet once a week for three weeks to read, discuss, and respond to contemporary works of poetry. Participants will analyze a variety of different poetic works, and learn poetic and...
Thursday, July 11, 1:30PM–3:30PM
Thursday, July 18, 1:30PM–3:30PM
Thursday, July 25, 1:30PM–3:30PM
Participants will meet once a week for three weeks to read, discuss, and respond to contemporary works of poetry. Participants will analyze a variety of different poetic works, and learn poetic and...
Thursday, July 11, 7:00PM
Harriet Reading Series: Brandon Brown and Hannah Gamble
The Harriet Reading Series features readings, presentations, and talks by poets who have appeared on Harriet, the Poetry Foundation’s blog. The series presents both established and emerging poets whose...
Monday, July 15, 1:30PM–3:30PM
Junior High Summer Poetry Camp
Participants will discuss poetry and will learn poetic and storytelling skills through the creation of their own creative work. Lessons include a range of activities designed to strengthen poetic and...
Friday, July 19, 5:00PM–7:00PM
Saturday, July 20, 9:00AM–4:00PM
Sunday, July 21, 9:00AM–4:00PM
Seminar Details
This lively and intensive seminar is designed to provide teachers with a firm footing for reading and teaching contemporary poetry. Participants will acquire a systematic...
Thursday, July 25, 7:00PM
Harriet Reading Series: Amanda Ackerman and Luke Daly
The Harriet Reading Series features presentations by poets who have appeared on Harriet, the Poetry Foundation’s blog. The series features both established and emerging poets whose writing finds innovative...
