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Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series 2023

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To Emily Dickinson, phosphorescence, was a divine spark and the illuminating light behind learning — it was volatile, but transformative in nature. Produced by the Emily Dickinson Museum, the Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series celebrates contemporary creativity that echoes Dickinson’s own revolutionary poetic voice. The Series features established and emerging poets whose work and backgrounds represent the diversity of the flourishing contemporary poetry scene. 

The 2023 Series is a virtual program. Join us on a Thursday Zoom for the last Thursdays of each month to hear from poets around the world as they read their work and discuss what poetry and Dickinson mean to them.

Support Phosphorescence and Honor Someone Special:
Admission to all Phosphorescence events is free, but online donations, especially those made in honor or memory of family, friends, or colleagues are heartily encouraged and vital to the future of our programs. All gifts are tax deductible.
 
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Phosphorescence 2023 Schedule:

Graphic for phosphorescence poetry reading series May 2023Thursday, May 18, 6pm ET

Featuring poets: Eleni Sikelianos, Gillian Conoley, and Dara Barrois/Dixon (née Dara Wier)

 

 

 

 

graphic for Phosphorescence June 2023Thursday, June 22, 6pm ET

Featuring poets: Ocean Vuong, Joseph Fritsch, and Yanyi

 

 

 

 

 

graphic for Phosphorescence July 2023Thursday, July 20, 6pm ET

Featuring poets: Rebecca Pelky, Lisbeth White, and Carolina Hotchandani

 

 

 

 

 

graphic for Phosphorescence August 2023Thursday, August 17, 6pm ET

Featuring poets: Yamini Pathak, Ilan Stavans, and Devanshi Khetarpal

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, September 28, 6pm ET

Featuring poets: Aldo Amparán, Catherine-Esther Cowie, and Ron Welburn

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday, October 19, 6pm ET

Featuring poets: Allison Adair, Krysten Hill, and DeMisty Bellinger

 

 

 

 
 
 

Support Phosphorescence and Honor Someone Special:
Admission to all Phosphorescence events is free, but online donations, especially those made in honor or memory of family, friends, or colleagues are heartily encouraged and vital to the future of our programs. All gifts are tax deductible.

 

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