Miles Coon MFA ’02 invites alumni to apply for a workshop at the 14th Annual Palm Beach Poetry Festival, presented in loving memory of Thomas Lux, January 15-20, 2018 in Delray Beach, Florida. Nine rewarding workshops led by Laure-Anne Bosselaar, Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Chard DeNiord, Beth Ann Fennelly, Ross Gay, Rodney Jones, Phillis Levin, Aimee Nezhukumatathil, and Tim Seibles will provide careful critique and/or inspire new work. Special guest, Coleman Barks, will read his renowned translations of Rumi, a poet of the 13th century, proof positive that great poems transcend time and distance; and performance poets Elizabeth Acevedo and G Yamazawa will scintillate with sizzling spoken word! Individual conferences with Lorna Knowles Blake, Sally Bliumis-Dunn and Nickole Brown are available. Apply online by November 10, 2017 at www.palmbeachpoetryfestival.org.
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