(Reading and Discussion)

Richmond Poet Laureate Daniel Ari presents “The Best Poem Ever Written” on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at 5 PM – 7 PM at Bridge Storage and ArtSpace. Join us in the film studio for this lively panel reading and discussion.

Poets and writers Lilian Autler, Ina Roy-Faderman, Rene Vaz, David Brehemer and others will join Ari.

Each will nominate and share the poems they consider “the best ever” and then take 6 minutes to defend their choices. Afterward, the audience is invited into the discussion of what makes poems “great.” Bring your opinions, or just come enjoy the symposium.

About Daniel Ari

Daniel Ari writes, publishes, performs, teaches, and creates poetry events. His most recent book, One Way to Ask, combines his poems with illustrations by 67 artists including Roz Chast, R. Crumb, Henrik Drescher, Bill Griffith, Wayne White and his wife, Lauren Ari. He is a poet laureate of Richmond, (2017-2019)