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May 13, 2008 Bright Lights Big Verse: Poems of Times Square
New York, NY
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May 14, 2008 Passwords: Raymond P. Scheindlin on Judah Halevi
New York, NY
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May 15, 2008 Adam Kirsch and Joshua Mehigan
Brooklyn, NY
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May 15, 2008 Jackson Heights Poetry Festival and Workshops
Jackson Heights, NY
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May 17, 2008 Jackson Heights Poetry Festival
Jackson Heights, NY
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| Featured Poets: | Ishle Park, Patrick Rosal, Bill Zavatsky, Michael Dumanis, and more |
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May 17, 2008, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Garden School, 33-16 79th Street, Jackson Heights, NY
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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. |
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| 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 |
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(917) 843-5476 jhpfest@gmail.com http://www.jhpfest.org |
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