Philly Loves Poetry Presents Whitman at 200: Art and Democracy

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 - 6:30pm
 
 
 

 

This month we celebrate Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and jounalist.

Join Judith Tannenbaum, Leonard Gontarek, Lynne Farrington and host Charles S. Carr, as they discuss one of America's most important poets.

 

photo: Lyyne Farrington

Judith Tannenbaum

Senior Curator, Special Collection, Kislak Center, University of Pennsylvania Libraries

photo: Leonard Gonterek

Leonard Gontarek

Poet, Poetry Consultant for Whitman at 200, author of five books of poems.

photo: Lynne Farrington

Lynne Farrington

Independent Contemporary Art Curator

Watch LIVE on Comcast Xfinity 66/ 966HD/ 967, Verizon FIOS 29/30 in Philadelphia, Roku and online everywhere

 

Free and open to the public. Live Studio Audience should arrive no later than 6 pm

 

 

 

 Philly Loves Poetry Interview and Readings Series on PhillyCAM

There are over 50 organizations that promote poetry in the Philadelphia area. They represent every poetry form, ethnic background, age, gender, and community. This series consists of a panel of guest poets and artists discussing the opportunities which their group or organization provides for poets in Philly as well as the themes that influence them. The program is broadcast live on the first Tuesday of each month. The program is free and open to everyone.

 

Co-Produced by

PhillyCAM and Moonstone Poetry Center

Moonstone Arts Center Office
110A S. 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107,
(215) 735-9600
www.moonstoneartscenter.org