CWP Reading Series Fall 2008
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Poetry Reading & Voter Registration: State of the Union
Readings from State of the Union: 50 Political Poems, edited by Joshua Beckman and Matthew Zapruder.
Introduction by Joshua Beckman
Co-sponsored with Wave Books
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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NYU Faculty Reading
Elaine Equi's latest book, Ripple Effect: New & Selected Poems, was a finalist for the L.A. Times Book Award. Other collections include Surface Tension, Decoy, and Voice-Over.
Darin Strauss is the bestselling author of the New York Times Notable books Chang and Eng and The Real McCoy. His new novel, More Than It Hurts You, was published this summer.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Word for Word Poetry
Cave Canem Foundation, North America's premier home for Black poetry, in conjunction with Bryant Park Corporation, presents Word for Word Poetry. Along with Cave Canem Fellows Hayes Davis and Hallie Hobson, poet Everett Hoagland will read original verse.
Co-sponsored with Cave Canem Foundation and Bryant Park Corporation
Location:
Bryant Park Reading Room, Avenue of the Americas, between 40th & 42nd St.
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The New Salon: Fiction Writers in Conversation
The recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship, Colson Whitehead is the author of The Intuitionist, John Henry Days, The Colossus of New York, and most recently Apex Hides the Hurt.
In conversation with Darin Strauss
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Reading & Conversation
The award-winning poet and nonfiction writer's 2008 memoir, The Bishop's Daughter, was named an Editor's Choice by The New York Times.
In conversation with Tom Healy
In conversation with Tom Healy
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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2008 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers' Awards Reading
Winners: Jennifer Culkin, Joanne Dwyer, Amy Leach, Jolie Lewis, Hasanthika Sirisena, and Therese Stanton
The Rona Jaffe Foundation provides support to women writers in the early stages of their writing careers.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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The New Salon: Poets in Conversation
Called "the preeminent Polish poet of his generation" by The New Republic, he is the author of many books including Another Beauty and Without End: New and Selected Poems. His most recent poetry collection, Eternal Enemies, was published in 2008.
In conversation with Alice Quinn
Co-sponsored with the Poetry Society of America
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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Emerging Writers
Showcasing the graduate student talent of NYU’s Creative Writing Program, the readings feature an established writer as a special guest.
Location:
KGB Bar, 85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and Bowery
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The New North: A Northern Irish Poetry Anthology
Chris Agee (Editor) lives in Belfast. His poetry collections include In the New Hampshire Woods and most recently First Light.
Sinéad Morrissey is the author of three collections of poetry:There Was Fire in Vancouver, Between Here and There, and most recently The State of the Prisons.
Co-sponsored with Glucksman Ireland House, Northern Ireland Bureau, The National Endowment for the Arts and Wake Forest University Press
Location:
Glucksman Ireland House, New York University, One Washington Mews (entrance on 5th Ave. between 8th St. and Washington Square North)
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The New Salon: Fiction Writers in Conversation
Kevin Baker is the author of the New York‚ City of Fire trilogy. He has most recently published the novel Strivers Row. He also writes the “In the News” column for American Heritage magazine.
In conversation with Darin Strauss
In conversation with Darin Strauss
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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Women Poets on Mentorship
Readings from Women Poets on Mentorship: Efforts and Affections, edited by Arielle Greenberg and Rachel Zucker.
Hosted by Rachel Zucker
Hosted by Rachel Zucker
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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Slideshow and Commentary: Photographing Writers
Nancy Crampton will talk about her portraits of famous writers, many of which are displayed in a permanent collection at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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The Paris Review Salon
Readings by two recent contributors to The Paris Review.
Hosted by Editors Meghan O’Rourke and Chris Cox
Co-sponsored with The Paris Review
Hosted by Editors Meghan O’Rourke and Chris Cox
Co-sponsored with The Paris Review
Location:
Lillian Vernon Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Poetry Reading and Conversation
The 2007-2008 Poet Laureate is the author of 18 books of poetry, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning The World Doesn’t End, and Selected Poems: 1963-2003, which won the Griffin Prize. His most recent book of poetry, That Little Something, was published in February 2008.
In conversation with Deborah Landau
In conversation with Deborah Landau
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Reading and Conversation
Carol Muske-Dukes is the author of seven books of poetry, most recently Sparrow, a National Book Award finalist. Her fourth novel, Channeling Mark Twain, was published in 2007.
Susan Wheeler is the author of a novel, Record Palace, and four books of poetry, Bag ‘o’ Diamonds, Smokes, Source Codes, and most recently Ledger.
Susan Wheeler is the author of a novel, Record Palace, and four books of poetry, Bag ‘o’ Diamonds, Smokes, Source Codes, and most recently Ledger.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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Debut: New British Poets
A reading and conversation with three emerging British poets, all winners of the prestigious Eric Gregory Award for writers under 30.
In conversation with Alice Quinn
Co-sponsored with the Poetry Society of America
In conversation with Alice Quinn
Co-sponsored with the Poetry Society of America
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Fiction Reading & Conversation
Todd Hasak-Lowy is the author The Task of This Translator, his debut story collection. His first novel, CAPTIVES, is forthcoming in October 2008 from Spiegel & Grau.
Etgar Keret is an Israeli writer and filmmaker. His books published in English include the short story collections The Nimrod Flipout and most recently The Girl On The Fridge.
Introduction by Matthew Rohrer
This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc. through public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Etgar Keret is an Israeli writer and filmmaker. His books published in English include the short story collections The Nimrod Flipout and most recently The Girl On The Fridge.
Introduction by Matthew Rohrer
This event was funded in part by Poets & Writers, Inc. through public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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The New Salon: Fiction Writers in Conversation
Jonathan Lethem is the best-selling author of 11 books, including Motherless Brooklyn, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award, and most recently You Don’t Love Me Yet.
In conversation with Darin Strauss
In conversation with Darin Strauss
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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Emerging Writers
Showcasing the graduate student talent of NYU’s Creative Writing Program, the readings feature an established writer as a special guest.
Steve Almond is the author of two story collections, My Life in Heavy Metal and The Evil B.B. Chow, the non-fiction book Candyfreak, and the novel Which Brings Me to You. His most recent book, Not That You Asked, is a collection of essays.
Steve Almond is the author of two story collections, My Life in Heavy Metal and The Evil B.B. Chow, the non-fiction book Candyfreak, and the novel Which Brings Me to You. His most recent book, Not That You Asked, is a collection of essays.
Location:
KGB Bar, 85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and Bowery
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Periodically Speaking
This event includes NYU Creative Writing Program alum Jeffery Ethan Lee representing Many Mountains Moving, and current NYU Creative Writing graduate student Levi Rubeck representing Washington Square as the editor-in-chief. Rubeck will introduce Elisa Gabbert, whose poem appeared in the summer/fall 2008 issue of Washington Square.
Location:
DeWitt Wallace Periodical Room, The New York Public Library, Humanities and Social Sciences Library at Fifth Avenue and 42nd
(Please use Fifth Avenue entrance; admittance is free)
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State-to-State Poet's Exchange
An inaugural program connecting New York and the Twin Cities, with a reading by an emerging poet followed by a moderated discussion with Robert N. Casper (Poetry Society of America) and Eric Lorberer (Rain Taxi Review of Books).
Co-sponsored by Rain Taxi Review of Books and the Poetry Society of America.
Co-sponsored by Rain Taxi Review of Books and the Poetry Society of America.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Fiction Reading and Conversation
Walter Mosley is the best-selling author of 30 books whose work has been translated into 21 languages. Best known for his gritty Easy Rawlins mysteries, he has most recently published The Tempest Tales; his next book, The Right Mistake, will be published this fall.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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Poets Forum: Discussions of Contemporay American Poetry
This event will include four panels featuring the Academy of American Poets’ Chancellors in a day-long series of conversations.
Tickets (required): www.poets.org
Co-sponsored with the Academy of American Poets
Tickets (required): www.poets.org
Co-sponsored with the Academy of American Poets
Location:
Eisner & Lubin Auditorium, Kimmel Center, New York University, 60 Washington Square South
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The New Salon: Poets in Conversation
Terrance Hayes is the author of three books of poetry: Hip Logic, which won National Poetry Series, Muscular Music, and most recently Wind in a Box.
In conversation with Robert N. Casper
Co-sponsored with the Poetry Society of America
In conversation with Robert N. Casper
Co-sponsored with the Poetry Society of America
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Emerging Writers
Showcasing the graduate student talent of NYU’s Creative Writing Program, the readings feature an established writer as a special guest.
Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the author of two books of poetry: Miracle Fruit, and most recently At the Drive-In Volcano.
Aimee Nezhukumatathil is the author of two books of poetry: Miracle Fruit, and most recently At the Drive-In Volcano.
Location:
KGB Bar, 85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and Bowery
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Fiction Reading and Conversation
His first collection of short stories, Lost in the City, won the PEN/Hemingway Award. His second book, The Known World, won the 2004 Pulitzer Prize. All Aunt Hagar’s Children, a collection of short stories, was published in 2006.
In conversation with Chuck Wachtel
In conversation with Chuck Wachtel
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
Listen to the podcast of this event.
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Alhambra Poetry Calendar 2009
Acclaimed New York poets read selections from the Alhambra Poetry Calendar 2009 and their own work. Published as a desk calendar and an anthology book, Alhambra showcases the best American and British poets from the 14th to the 21st century.
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
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STACKS and BRACKO: A Reading and Performance
STACKS, a multi-disciplinary collaboration between choreographer Jonah Bokaer, poet Anne Carson, and sculptor Peter Cole, explores the nature of collapse as manifested in human anatomy, grammar, and everyday objects while challenging traditional concepts of artistic mediums.
BRACKO is also a collaborative work, based on selected texts of Sappho translated by Anne Carson, with original choreography by Rashaun Mitchell. The texts are performed by Mitchell, Carson, Robert Currie, Marcie Munnerlyn, and Elizabeth Streb.
Tickets: $10, free with NYU ID. Available online: www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu, by phone: 212.352.3101, or in person at the NYU Skirball Center’s Shagan Box Office, open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-6.
Co-presented with Skirball Center; co-sponsored with the Academy of American Poets, Poetry Society of America, and 92nd Street Y Unterberg Poetry Center
BRACKO is also a collaborative work, based on selected texts of Sappho translated by Anne Carson, with original choreography by Rashaun Mitchell. The texts are performed by Mitchell, Carson, Robert Currie, Marcie Munnerlyn, and Elizabeth Streb.
Tickets: $10, free with NYU ID. Available online: www.skirballcenter.nyu.edu, by phone: 212.352.3101, or in person at the NYU Skirball Center’s Shagan Box Office, open Tuesdays-Saturdays, 12-6.
Co-presented with Skirball Center; co-sponsored with the Academy of American Poets, Poetry Society of America, and 92nd Street Y Unterberg Poetry Center
Location:
Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, New York University, 566 LaGuardia Place (Washington Square South)
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Emerging Writers
Showcasing the graduate student talent of NYU’s Creative Writing Program, the readings feature an established writer as a special guest.
Edward Hirsch is the author of seven books of poetry, including Wild Gratitude, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award, and most recently, Special Orders. He is also the author of four books of prose, including the bestseller How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry.
Edward Hirsch is the author of seven books of poetry, including Wild Gratitude, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award, and most recently, Special Orders. He is also the author of four books of prose, including the bestseller How to Read a Poem and Fall in Love with Poetry.
Location:
KGB Bar, 85 East 4th Street, between 2nd Avenue and Bowery
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NYU Undergraduate Student Reading
Undergraduate students read from their original poetry and fiction.
Hosted by Matthew Rohrer
Hosted by Matthew Rohrer
Location:
Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, 58 West 10th Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues
