Like all art, poetry enriches the community, and there are as many ways to support and enjoy poetry in your community as there are poets. This page offers a few suggestions.

Poetry readings:

Poetry readings are the bast way to become acquainted with poets. Most university English departments sponsor readings throughout the year. Check in at your nearby university for schedules, or look for flyers posted around the campus.

The Colorado State University Creative Writing Department sponsors an annual reading series that features writers of poetry and prose from around the country. This is a great opportunity to hear up and coming as well as established authors. Admission is free. Contact the CSU English Department for a schedule and info on other department events.

CSU English Department:
Main Office: 359 Eddy Hall (Map)
Email: english@lamar.colostate.edu
Phone: 970-491-6428

Several local coffee shops in Fort Collins sponsor regular open-mic poetry readings. Go the next step and share some of your own work.

Upcoming Readings:

October 28 at 7:30pm: Bei Dao

International reader. Lory Student Center, North Ballroom.

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