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A Night of Favorite Poems
A Night of Favorite Poems
A Night of Favorite Poems
Selected voices from our community will read aloud the poem they love most and share why it matters to them. Each reader has been curated in advance, representing the wide range of people and experiences that poetry touches.
This evening is part of an ongoing effort to celebrate poetry as a living art, one that thrives when spoken aloud and shared among neighbors. Whether you're a lifelong poetry reader or someone who simply loves to listen, you'll leave reminded of poetry's power to connect us across time and experience.
Ticket includes a copy of 44 Poems on Being with Each Other: A Poetry Unbound Collection by Pádraig Ó Tuama (distributed at event check-in)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event does not feature an open mic component; all readers have been pre-selected. Apply by Thursday, January 15, to be considered as a potential reader.
About The Favorite Poem Project
The Favorite Poem Project began in 1997 with an open call for people across the United States to share their favorite poems. More than 18,000 Americans, from ages five to ninety-seven, representing every state and a wide range of backgrounds, responded. The project continues to this day, producing short documentary films, anthologies, and readings that give voice to poetry lovers across the world.
At its heart, the Favorite Poem Project is built on two beliefs: 1. Poetry is a vocal art that's meant to be heard, spoken, and felt. 2. The audience for poetry is vast and varied; teachers, carpenters, students, nurses, artists - each connected to a poem that matters deeply.
