To commemorate National Poetry Month, the Emily Dickinson Poetry Series is pleased to announce an exciting list of featured poets for its fifth series beginning in April. Seven of the readings will feature poets new to the series: Cyndy Stiehl with Judith Jackson, Mary Gray Kaye, Cynthia Oliver, Richard E. Carter and Carolyn Kenney-Carter, Susan T. Moss, Patrick Moran, and Karla Huston. Look for new elements this year including poetry into song, poetry accompanied by art works connected to the poems, and dual readings. This much-loved monthly poetry event is a program of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Door County.

The schedule for 2013-2014 is as follows:

2013

April 10 – Cynthia Stiehl with Judith Jackson
May 8 – Mary Gray Kaye
June 12 – Cynthia Oliver
July 10 – Gary Jones
August 14 – Richard E. Carter and Carolyn Kenney-Carter
September 11 – Susan T. Moss
October 9 – Jack Redell
November 13 – Cynthia Johnson
December 11 – Sharon Auberle and Ralph Murre

2014

January 8 – Patrick Moran
February 12 – Youth Readers
March 12 – Cathy Cofell and Karla Huston

The poetry community in Door County is extremely vital. The Dickinson Series features both beginning and established poets and provides a comfortable setting for the reading of new work. These evenings also attract new listeners, some of whom then become readers. The series is intended to enhance both the appreciation and the writing of poetry.

All readings are held the second Wednesday of the month, at 7 pm at the UU Fellowship. Brochures describing the series are available at local libraries, bookstores, and information centers. The readings are free and open to the public. All those who love poetry are welcome and encouraged to attend.