Annikki International Poetry Festival in Tampere, Finland

Annikki Poetry FestivalAnnikki International Poetry Festival 2013, reaching its 10th anniversary, has grown to be one of the most significant poetry events in Finland. With the focus staying on poetry, the event has also reached towards music and arts. Annikki Poetry Festival has wanted to create fresh views on lyrics and to put together surprising combinations of performers as well as redefine the boundaries of poetry events.

The theme for the 2013 Annikki Poetry Festival is “The Earth”. The theme aims to explore and celebrate the diversity of the world and poetry. The festival brings in more international performers than ever. Jenni Haukio, the First Lady of Finland, is the patron of this year’s Annikki Poetry Festival.

The 2013 program includes Anne Waldman (USA), Kido Shuri (JP), Habiba (NL), Niillas Holmberg (Lapland), Kaj Chydenius & Taru Nyman, Eira Stenberg, Archie Ahola, Anni Sinnemäki,Martin Enckell, Veera Antsalo, Kai Nieminen &Kai Nieminen and Hannibal & Black Motor.

Read more about the Annikki International Poetry Festival here…

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Poets Out Loud reading at Fordham University, New York, NY

POETS OUT LOUD reading series at Fordham University, New York, NY

Anne Waldman will read together with members of the high school outreach program.

Reception & Book Signing to follow

Free & open to the public

Location: 12th floor lounge, Lincoln Center Fordham campus
113 West 60 Street, a block from Columbus Circle subway

Directions: A, B, C, D & 1 trains to Columbus Circle.
Exit at 60th Street & Broadway and walk one block west.
Upon entering the glass doors of the Lincoln Center Campus, inform the security desk that you are attending the “Poets Out Loud” and continue up to the 12th floor.

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