‘Hudson Valley Poets Present’ to celebrate National Poetry Month

The Howland Cultural Center and Beacon LitFest’s “Hudson Valley Poets Present” - a program that will feature six award-winning Hudson Valley poets who will read and discuss their new work - is coming on April 19, 2023.

The event will run from 7 to 9 p.m. and take place at Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. in Beacon.

The reading brings together Sean Singer, Amy Holman, Kristen Holt-Browning, Natania Rosenfeld, Janlori Goldman, and Mike Jurkovic. Some writers will be introducing work from their debut publications, while others have numerous books and chapbooks in print. All have won awards for their publications. The reading will showcase the range and depth of literary talent up and down the Hudson Valley.

“You’ll hear poets of the page and poets of the stage,” said Ruth Danon, curator and founder of Live Writing: A Project for the Reading, Writing, and Performance of Poetry. “It’s also a great opportunity to have a few refreshments and meet with the poets to discuss their work and pick up copies of their latest collections.”

Created by Hannah Brooks, Shane Bly Killoran, and Ruth Danon, The LitFest is planned for the weekend of June 17 and 18. Earlier in March, Beacon LitFest also presented a sold-out performance of the award-winning play “The Vagina Monologues” at HitHouseCreative.

HCC is a nonprofit organization run by a fully volunteer board and staff. Housed in the historic former Howland Library in Beacon, it offers a wide array of cultural and community programs throughout the year.

Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance via howlandculturalcenter.org or at the door.