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Poetry Reigns at Danbury Palace on Wed., March 27
Lovers of poetry and good conversation are invited to come, relax and savor the poetic narration of international and local authors at the intimate Danbury Palace Theatre.
Lovers of poetry and good conversation are invited to come, relax and savor the poetic narration of international and local authors at the intimate Danbury Palace Theatre on Wed., March 27 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
This free event will feature readings by four poets whose adventurous biographies have inspired deeply human insights. It will also include an open mic, light refreshments and musical accompaniment by NVCC music majors, led by Professor Richard Gard.
“It delights me to bring this intellectually and emotionally humanizing program to this beautiful city,” said NVCC President Daisy Cocco De Filippis, Ph.D. “Though our primary mission is providing education and workforce opportunities to Danbury, at NVCC we believe that happiness and success is best cultivated through the human spirit. At Confluencia, we strive to connect the mind and the heart in a very powerful way.”
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Confluencia began in 2008 at Naugatuck Valley Community College’s main campus in Waterbury and has been held four times per academic year since. This is the third time the event will be held in Danbury.
This month’s poets:
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Dr. José B. González is an award-winning, published poet and professor who was born in El Salvador. A nationally known speaker, he has presented at various institutions such as Harvard University and Yale University and has participated in poetry festivals around the world. He lives in Conn. and teaches at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London.
Esther Cohen is a cultural activist and author of five books. She lives in New York City and teaches writing “everywhere…including colleges, labor unions and nail parlors”.
Dimitri Rimsky resides in Washington, CT where he was born and raised. His experiences while being a talent agent, mime and graphic designer offer him a unique life perspective. He has been performing his poetry since he was 18 years old.
Elizabeth Lara brings with her a rich cultural experience from living in Africa, the Caribbean and the Middle East. Her poetry has appeared in numerous online and printed journals. She lives and writes in New York and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
Reservations should be made no later than noon the day of the event by calling 203-575-8044. Ample free parking is available behind the theater off Keeler Street. Community parking is also available in the area. Anyone interested in participating in the open mic should arrive by 5:15 p.m.
