Poetry for hope
Friday, April 17th, 2009April 19th
Thru April 23rdAt a time when the world is at war, the economy is failing, and the environment is being pushed to precarious limits, Rhode Islanders may enjoy “Poetry For Hope,” a weeklong gathering of national State Poets Laureate who will travel throughout the state celebrating poetry, music, the humanities, and the unique people and voices of Rhode Island.
The week will include events designed for people of all ages. There will be readings, visits to more than 20 schools, and panels and workshops - all of them participatory and free. Join us for the celebration.
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Schedule Highlights
Sunday, April 19
7:00 pm Welcome Concert -
Harbor Baptist Church, Block Island
Monday, April 20
7:30 pm -9:00 pm Kick-off event - Providence City Hall
Tuesday, April 21
6:00 pm-7:00 pm “Workshop Your Poems!” - Mixed Magic Theatre, Pawtucket (**register ahead**)
8:00 pm-9:30 pm A Night of Poetry and Music - Mixed Magic Theatre, Pawtucket
Wednesday, April 22
1:15 pm-3:00 pm Poetry Walk - Forge Farm, Warwick
Wednesday, April 22
7:30 pm-9:00 pm A Celebration of Poetry and Music - Salve Regina University, Newport
Thursday, April 23
10:30 am-12:00 pm Poetry Roundtable with Randy Rosenbaum and poets - Redwood Library, Newport
Thursday, April 23
1:30 pm -2:30 pm “A Celebration of Poetry and the Sea” - Seaman’s Church Institute, Newport
***For more information on any of these events contact Lisa Starr at 466-9916 or lisastarr@mindspring.com***
Amalfi Restaurant
Blackstone Valley Tourism
Block Island Harbor Baptist Church
Block Island Poetry Project Block
Block Island Tourism Council
China Inn
Citadel Broadcasting Co
City of Providence Office of the Mayor of Providence
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Providence
East Bay Tourism Council
Forge Farm
Hotel Manisses Hotel Providence
Hygeia House
Island Ecumenical Choir
Mixed Magic Theatre
The Nature Conservancy
Newport County CVB
Oceanview Foundation
Providence/Warwick CVB
Providence Biltmore
Redwood Library
Special Thanks
Special thanks to: Bob Billington, Ricardo and Bernadette Pitts-Wiley, Patti McAlpine, Martha Sheridan, Phyllis Blanchette, Karen Jedson, Susan Folco, Kate and Tom Greene, Evan Smith, Kathryn Farrington, Jessica Willi, Myrna George, Ken Newman, Nancy Bennett, Randy Rosenbaum, Deb Ruggiero, Sue Stenhouse, Cheryl Martone, Mary-Kim Arnold, Paul Brooks, Trixie Wadson, Nicole Milici Renaissance Providence, Rhode Island Historical Society, Rhode Island Council for Humanities, Rhode Island State Council for the Arts, Salve Regina University, Seamen’s Church Institute, South County Tourism Council, South County Trolley, Spada Media, State of RI Office of the Governor, Tazza, Warwick Tourism, Culture and Development,
Lisa Starr, Rhode Island Poet Laureate
www.Arts.RI.gov/statepoet/