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Attend a poetry reading, spoken word performances or youth poetry
slam. There are programs for adults, children and families –
you’re never too young or too old to start appreciating
poetry.
Also, bring a poem with you to any of these organizations
and enjoy free admission!
Bronx Museum of the Arts
Museum of the City of New York
Brooklyn Historical Society
Staten Island Museum
P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center
Queens Museum of Art
REGISTER YOUR POETRY EVENT
Is your organization hosting a poetry event? Post your opportunity
on our poetry events calendar today. It’s easy, just
visit the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs' Events Calendar
form and follow the instructions.
Featured Event:
Bryant Park Poem In Your Pocket Day Celebration
THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2008
11:00AM – 3:00PM
Calling All Poetry Lovers: Celebrate New York City's 6th
Annual Poem in Your Pocket Day at the Bryant Park Reading
Room, Thursday, April 17, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Bring a favorite poem to Bryant Park and receive a free book
of poetry; one book per person while the supply lasts.
In addition to NYC student poets, you'll have an opportunity
to hear many of our special guest poets from Urban Word NYC,
Cornell University, New York University, LEAP and the Frederick
Douglass Creative Arts Center.
This Bryant Park poetry program is co-hosted by the Bryant
Park Reading Room, Simon and Schuster, the NYC Dept. of Cultural
Affairs, NYC Dept. of Education and the Mayor's Office.
The Bryant Park Reading Room is located on 6th Ave. @ 42nd
St. By subway: B,D,F,V to 42nd St., 7 to 5th Ave. By bus:
M42, M104, to 6th Ave. @ 42nd St.; M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, Q32
to 5th Ave. @ 42nd St.
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