Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and Poetry Society of America present Poems & Pints, six evenings with premier American poets at the historic Fraunces Tavern in downtown New York City. Each evening, two poets read their own works and favorite poems by other writers. The selection of highly distinguished participating poets include current and past Poet Laureates as well as recipients of Pulitzer, Juniper, and Pushcart prizes and coveted awards such as the T.S. Elliot and Edgar Allen Poe Awards and Lamont Poetry Selection by The Academy of American Poets. The poetry readings will take place in the venerable surroundings of the Nichols Room at Fraunces Tavern, a well-known meeting place since 1762 as well as the site of Washington’s farewell address and the first State and War Departments. Admission to all readings is free.
Schedule: All evenings at the Fraunces Tavern, 54 Pearl Street
- Tuesday, October 7th, 6:30–7:30PM: Anna Rabinowitz and Rosanna Warren
- Tuesday, November 4th, 6:30–7:30PM: Paul Muldoon and Mark Strand
- Tuesday, December 2nd, 6:30–7:30PM: Edward Field and Vijay Seshadri
- Tuesday, February 3rd, 6:30–7:30 PM: Dana Goodyear and Matthew Zapruder
- Tuesday, March 3rd, 6:30–7:30 PM: Katy Lederer and D. Nurkse
- Tuesday, April 7th, 6:30–7:30 PM: Sophie Cabot Black and Sharon Olds
