Showcase: Meet the Poets Laureate of Southwestern CT
Did you know that Ridgefield and many of its neighboring cities and towns have official poets laureate? In addition to being prolific poets, these appointees work to create activities and events that promote the public enjoyment of poetry.
On September 9th at 7:00 pm, Ridgefield Library proudly presents the voices of seven poets laureate, past and present, from communities in southwestern Connecticut. Come experience the quality and diversity of work by these purveyors of all things poetry!
Donna Disch – Poet Laureate of Westport
Ira Joe Fisher – Poet Laureate of Ridgefield
Barb Jennes –Poet Laureate Emerita of Ridgefield
Rick Magee – Poet Laureate of Bethel
Cheryl Panosian – Poet Laureate of Danbury
Laurel Peterson –Poet Laureate Emerita of Norwalk
Katie Schneider – Poet Laureate of Norwalk