Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Jackson Heights Poetry Festival

POETS YOU KNOW AND POETS YOU SHOULD KNOW . . .
May 15-17, 2008
Events:
May 15 - Poetry Workshops and Panel Discussion Garden School Faculty includes Patrick Rosal* *(University of Texas-Austin), Michael Dumanis (Cleveland State University), Ishle Yi Park* *(First Female Poet Laureate of Queens), Bill Zavatsky (Trinity School), Richard Marotta (Queens College) , and Lee Schlesinger (SUNY Purchase) Workshops are FREE, pre-registration required online at www.jhpfest.org

May 16 - Poetry Slam and Open Mic Restaurant and Lounge NOVO Contact JHPFest@gmail.com if you are interested in participating in the slam, walk-in participants also welcome.

May 17 - Outdoor Festival Garden School
Featuring readings by well-known published poets and the winners of the student poetry contest, as well as cultural performances and carnival games.

www.jhpfest.org