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On April 1, 2008, the Academy of American Poets will present its sixth annual benefit, Poetry & The Creative Mind, at
Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center. Some of America’s leading artists, scholars, and public figures will participate in
this extraordinary evening celebrating the role of contemporary poetry in American culture. Poetry & The Creative Mind
kicks off National Poetry Month, established by the Academy in 1996 and now the largest literary celebration in the world.
Tickets can be purchased through the Lincoln Center Website. |
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SPONSORS |
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Poetry & the Creative Mind is made possible, in part, by the generous support of its sponsors: The New York Times and Deutsche Bank Private Wealth Management.
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SPECIAL GUEST READERS |
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This year, our special guest readers will include Meryl Streep, Liz Smith, Dianne Reeves, Yusef Komunyakaa, John Guare, Jonathan Demme, Philippe de Montebello, Katie Couric, Graydon Carter, Robert Caro, and Candace Bushnell. Each will read poems by some of America's best-loved
poets.
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| Meryl Streep | Katie Couric |
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VIP TICKETS |
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A limited number of VIP tickets are available. VIP tickets include the performance followed by a cocktail buffet supper with the special guest readers and begin at $450. For information about VIP tickets, contact Beth Harrison at bharrison@poets.org.
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PREVIOUS GALAS |
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Explore the highlights of previous Poetry & the Creative Mind celebrations, including photos as well as lists of poems that were read.
2005 Benefit
2006 Benefit
2007 Benefit
2008 Benefit
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| Tony Kushner and Suzan-Lori Parks
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| Alfre Woodard | David Halberstam and Simon Schama |
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