This festive and illuminating fall event brings to Hartford a renowned poet/critic to give a talk on a Stevens-related theme. Held at the Hartford Public Library, the program begins with music and a reception. Following the guest speaker’s presentation, there is a book-signing, birthday cake, and champagne!

Past Speakers…

2023 – Anna Maria Hong
2022 – Simone White
2021 – Edward Hirsch
2020 – Alfred Corn with Karim Ahmed, Dennis Barone & Glen MacLeod
2019 – Langdon Hammer
2018 – Cole Swensen
2017 – Paul Mariani
2016 – Glen MacLeod
2015 – Lisa Goldfarb
2014 – Maureen McLane
2013 – Bonnie Costello
2012 – Jay Parini
2011 – Robert Pinsky
2010 – Joan Richardson
2009 – Marjorie Perloff
2008 – John Serio
2007 – James Longenbach
2006 – Lawrence Joseph
2005 – John Taggart
2004 – Eugene Gaddis
2003 – Susan Howe
2002 – Galway Kinnell
2001 – Mark Strand
2000 – Richard Howard
1999 – Helen Vendler
1998 – J.D. McClatchy
1997 – John Hollander
1996 – Dick Allen & John Crockett