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James Wright Poetry Festival 2023
April 29, 2023
20 S. 5TH ST.
MARTINS FERRY, OHIO 43935
THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Agenda
8:30–10 AM Registration; Short Writing Workshop in the Spirit of James Wright
10–11 AM Jonathan Blunk, James Wright Biographer
11 AM–12 PM Round Table: Why Wright still Matters
12–1 PM LUNCH
1–3 PM Tour Wright’s Martins Ferry
3–4 PM Reading and Celebration of Wright’s Work
4–5 PM David Baker Poetry Reading
5–6 PM DINNER & Discussion: Future of James Wright Poetry Festival
6–8 PM Open Mic and Music
8 PM Music at another venue? More info soon!
Contact Info
For questions about the festival, please contact:
Dr. David Swerdlow, dswerdlw@westminster.edu
Hotel Accommodations
Hotel rooms for festival attendees are available at special rates:
Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
51130 National Road East
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
(740) 695-3961
