Upcoming events at the UA Poetry Center
Craft Talk: Khaled Mattawa
- February 8, Thursday at 7:00 PM / Khaled Mattawa, author of the scholarly study Mahmoud Darwish: The Poet’s Art and His Nation, as well as the author of four volumes of poetry, translator of nine volumes of poetry, and editor of two anthologies of Arab American Literature, concludes his two-week residency with a craft talk.
Poetry Out Loud Semi-Finals
- February 10, Saturday at 1:00 PM /
Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest
is a national program for high-school students and teachers that seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry – recitation and performance.
Literary Fiction Book Club: THE SELLOUT by Paul Beatty
- February 14, Wednesday at 5:00 PM / To participate in a Book Club conversation, just read the book and join us on the red couches in the lobby of the Poetry Center.
- February 17, Saturday at 10:00 AM / Family Day is a day of workshops, music, activities, and refreshments just for kids ages 0 to 13 and their parents and guardians. It’s free and open to the public, and is a great way to engage with your child through reading, writing, play, and dance.
Poetry Circle: Gwendolyn Brooks
- February 17, Saturday at 10:30 AM / Led by UA Poetry Center docents, Poetry Circle is a program to expand participants’ knowledge and appreciation of poetry. No prior poetry experience necessary. This event takes place at the Joel D. Valdez Main Library.
Oro Valley Poetry Circle: The Poetry of Billy Collins
- February 22, Thursday at 2:00 PM / Led by UA Poetry Center docents, Poetry Circle is a program to expand participants’ knowledge and appreciation of poetry. No prior poetry experience necessary. This event takes place at the Oro Valley Public Library.
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