Poetry workshop with Mark Doty

Event:

Date:

July 21st, 2025.

Time:

7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Location:

Keeler Tavern Museum, 152 Main St., Ridgefield, CT

Contact:

Barb Jennes - barbjennes@gmail.com

Website:

bit.ly/4j7jwq1

BEING OURSELVES ON THE PAGE - A workshop with Mark Doty

On Monday, July 21, ground-breaking poet Mark Doty's workshop will focus on the challenges and opportunities presented by being ourselves on the page. From Mark: "A deep paradox in American poetry lies in the fact that while LGBTQ+ individuals are generally thought of as outsiders, a glance at a list of major American poets - Whitman, Dickinson, Crane, Bishop, O'Hara, Swenson, Rich, Ashbery, and many more - reveals that we're an extraordinary mainstream. This tension is actually fruitful." Includes discussion and short writing exercises.

Workshops are open to writers of all experience levels/genres. Registration is limited to 25 participants per workshop, so reserve your spot early!

Cost: $115 - register at bit.ly/4j7jwq1

Special discounted rates are available for high school and undergraduate students - inquire at info@keelertavernmuseum.org.

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