What is Poetry?

WHAT IS POETRY?

a poetry reading and film screening

Saturday, April 20 at 1:00pm

Part of the Northampton Literary Walk

FREE

Emceed by poet/translator Michael Favala Goldman, this event celebrates the power and glory of poetry, a form both beloved and misunderstood. After short readings of poems by a few excellent local poets, Chris Gentes will show his 2024 short film “What Is Poetry?” The film presents a conversation by four local poets about  the purpose of creating poetry, the process of creating poetry, and the execution of public presentation. This free event is being offered as part of the Northampton Literary Walk, and donations will be gratefully accepted towards the Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd Memorial Fund, which supports writing programs at the Northampton Center for the Arts.