Poetry & The Creative Mind Gala, NYC

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Affair: Poetry & The Creative Mind Gala

When: Wednesday, April 19, 2017 @ 5:30PM

Hot Spot: Lincoln Center, NYC

Deets: Each year during National Poetry Month in April, the Academy of American Poets presents a gala celebration of poetry’s important place in our culture, and its impact on the lives of readers and artists working in other disciplines. The event—Poetry & the Creative Mind— features leading and legendary actors, dancers, artists, musicians, and public figures on one stage sharing their favorite poems. 

The always inspiring evening is a benefit that raises funds to support the K-12 educational programs of the Academy of American Poets, including resources for teachers on Poets.org, the Dear Poet project, and materials created and distributed to 100,000 libraries and classrooms for National Poetry Month. The evening is made possible in part by ABRAMS, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Papyrus, and our exclusive media partner WQXR. 

Who You May Spot: This year’s event will feature Meryl Streep, Uzo Aduba, Elizabeth Alexander, Wayne Brady, Maurice Hines, Madhur Jaffrey, Sebastian Junger, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Amanda Palmer, Meg Ryan, National Student Poet Joey Reisberg, and more. 

Hint For The Average Socialite: The 15th annual Poetry & the Creative Mind gala will take place on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. You may purchase tickets to the reading through the Alice Tully Hall Box Office, or VIP tickets (which include the post-reading reception) on Poets.org.

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