[Maryann Corbett]

Here's a link to the schedule for the Newburyport Literary Festival, which takes place April 26-27. As you'll notice, a bunch of people near and dear to the Sphere are in the lineup: Alfred Nicol, Rhina Espaillat, Ned Balbo, A.M. Juster, Nausheen Eusuf, and yours truly. (Did I forget anyone? If so, let me know.)

If you're in the area, I hope you'll come.

[Michael F]

Congrats Maryann et al! This is new, or have I missed it?

[Maryann Corbett]

Is the festival new? It's been around for a little while, but I don't really know how long.

I wish I could tag people and ask them to answer questions! Yoohoo, Michael Cantor? Jean Kreiling? A.M. Juster? Anybody else who might know how long the Newburyport Literary Festival has been operating?

[Catherine Chandler]

Hi, Michael,
The Newburyport Literary Festival is an annual event. I believe this is their 14th year (?) I was an invited speaker last year, along with Rachel Hadas, Mark Doty, John Foy, Jenna Lê, and Duy Doan. There are many interesting events throughout the festival - not only poetry, but also writers of fiction and nonfiction. I especially enjoyed the morning readings by the Powwow poets as well as the translation event. If you live nearby, it's well worth the trip!

[Michael F]

Thanks for the 411 Cathy and Maryann. Clearly I have been preoccupied by my omphaloskepsis...

Thanks again for the notice.

[John Isbell]

Omphaloskepsis. Adam was untroubled by it.

Cheers,
John

[Jim Moonan]

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So glad to know this -- thanks. I'll be there.
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