History Chat: Collecting Alan Justiss (To The Hawks Lend Your Heart)

Sat Apr 27 2024 at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm

Jacksonville Public Library - Main Library | Jacksonville

Jacksonville Public Library
Publisher/HostJacksonville Public Library
History Chat: Collecting Alan Justiss (To The Hawks Lend Your Heart)
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This April, in honor of National Poetry Month, Jacksonville Public Library will highlight the life and poetry of Alan Justiss (1943-2011), a celebrated Jacksonville poet whose works have recently been acquired by our Special Collections department.
This History Chat will take place live on the fourth floor of the Main Library in the beautiful Ansbacher Map Room with guest moderator, Nestor Gil. The panelists will discuss Justiss’ life and legacy, read selections of his poetry, and a preview of an upcoming documentary. An audience Q&A will follow the presentation.
Register for FREE: https://jaxpubliclibrary.libnet.info/event/10227948
Additional Panelists
Lynn Skapyak Harlin - poet
Al Letson - poet, playwright, host of Reveal on NPR Radio, TV writer/producer
Tim Gilmore - academic, author, and principal creator of Jax PsychoGeo online
George Gilpatrick - poet
Shelton Hull - journalist
Troy Lukkarila - multidisciplinary artist and documentarian
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Jacksonville Public Library - Main Library, 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL 32202-3505, United States,Jacksonville, Florida

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