O.B. Hardison Poetry Series: Difference between revisions

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For more than 40 years, the Folger's poetry reading series has brought hundreds of distinguished poets to read from their work on the Folger stage, including Octavio Paz, Gwendolyn Brooks, Allen Ginsberg, W. S. Merwin, Adrienne Rich, Yusef Komunyakaa, James Merrill, Frank Bidart, Robert Pinsky, Derek Walcott, Hayden Carruth, Rita Dove, Seamus Heaney, Sterling Brown, Denise Levertov, June Jordan, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Sonia Sanchez, and James Dickey. Beginning with the 2010–11 season, it was renamed O.B. Hardison Poetry reading series in honor of its founder, O. B. Hardison, Jr.

From traditional poetry readings to multimedia presentations to eclectic combinations of lecture, conversation, and performance, O.B. Hardison Poetry reading series is committed to expanding the contexts in which poetry is experienced. Each year, we present eight to ten poetry events— including a moderated conversation and Q & A—in the Folger’s Elizabethan Theatre, followed by wine receptions and book signings in the Great Hall.

Current season

Upcoming reason

Previous seasons

Previous poetry readings at the Folger

Previous poetry readings at the Folger offers a comprehensive list of poets who have read at the Folger, including additional biographies, audio recordings and further information when available.

2010s

Special poetry events at the Folger

O.B. Hardison Poetry Series partners with national and community organizations promoting poetry and language throughout the Washington region, and the country. Join us at the Haskell Center or other locations for special readings and celebrations.

District of Literature

Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute

Poetry-in-Schools

Shakespeare's Sisters: Five Centuries of Poetry by Women

Lannan Fellows Program

Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Contest

Before & After: Poets Responding to Shakespeare

Folger Poetry Board

The Folger Poetry Board is a committee of friends providing significant support to the Folger Shakespeare Library's poetry programs by organizing and sponsoring fundraising and other literary events and by hosting an annual reading by a distinguished author.

Gigi Bradford, Chair
Jean Bower
Edwin P. Conquest, Jr.
Christina Daub
Harriet Patsy Davis
Marifrancis Hardison
Joseph Hassett
Anita Herrick
Sherman Katz
Robert C. Liotta
Richard Lyon
Greg McBride
Mary McElveen
Barbara Meade
Dr. David Morowitz
Mary Muromcew
Jean Nordhaus
Jacqueline Quillen
Susan Rappaport
Heddy Reid
Dr. Marianne Schuelein
Joan Shorey
Norman Sinel
Amy Tercek
Nigel Twose
David Weisman
Mary-Sherman Willis
Anne Harding Woodworth

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 *[[Mortally Beautiful: C.K. Williams and Stanley Plumly (2013)|''Mortally Beautiful: C.K. Williams and Stanley Plumly'' (2013)]]
 *[[The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize: Shelley Puhak (2013)|''The Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize: Shelley Puhak'' (2013)]]
+==Special poetry events at the Folger==
+O.B. Hardison Poetry Series partners with national and community organizations promoting poetry and language throughout the Washington region, and the country. Join us at the Haskell Center or other locations for special readings and celebrations.
+===[[District of Literature]]===
+===[[Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute]]===
+===[[Poetry-in-Schools]]===
+===[[Shakespeare's Sisters: Five Centuries of Poetry by Women]]===
+===[[Lannan Fellows Program]]===
+===[[Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Contest]]===
+===[[Before & After: Poets Responding to Shakespeare]]===
 ==Folger Poetry Board==
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 *Mary-Sherman Willis
 *Anne Harding Woodworth
-==Special poetry events at the Folger==
-O.B. Hardison Poetry Series partners with national and community organizations promoting poetry and language throughout the Washington region, and the country. Join us at the Haskell Center or other locations for special readings and celebrations.
-===[[District of Literature]]===
-===[[Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute]]===
-===[[Poetry-in-Schools]]===
-===[[Shakespeare's Sisters: Five Centuries of Poetry by Women]]===
-===[[Lannan Fellows Program]]===
-===[[Shakespeare's Birthday Sonnet Contest]]===
-===[[Before & After: Poets Responding to Shakespeare]]===