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May 17, 2008
Jackson Heights Poetry Festival
Jackson Heights, NY
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Jackson Heights Poetry Festival
Featured Poets:Ishle Park, Patrick Rosal, Bill Zavatsky, Michael Dumanis, and more
May 17, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Garden School, 33-16 79th Street, Jackson Heights, NY
The Poetry Reading will feature eight poetry readings by noted poets, readings by the student winners of the Jackson Heights Poetry Contest, book signings & sales, carnival activities, and food and games. Middle school students will present their poetry during intermission.

The Jackson Heights Poetry Festival is a 3-day event involving workshops taught by professors and poets, a poetry slam, and a series of readings at an all-day outdoor-poetry-extravaganza.

All events are open to the public.

Sponsored by New York Council for the Humanities; Jose Peralta, Assemblyman 39th District; New York State Senator John D. Sabini, 13th Senate District; Jackson Heights Beautification Group
Info: (917) 843-5476
jhpfest@gmail.com
http://www.jhpfest.org
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