Solstice Poetry Cycle

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-09:00

UAF Schaible Auditorium | Fairbanks

UAF College of Liberal Arts
Publisher/HostUAF College of Liberal Arts
Solstice Poetry Cycle
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Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series presents the Solstice Poetry Cycle
Get ready for an unforgettable night of pure poetry in Fairbanks! Local poets will take the stage to share single, powerful poems—no intros, no small talk, just an uninterrupted flow of creative brilliance.
Come celebrate the solstice with us and be moved by the power of words. Entrance is free, so everyone can join the fun!
Let’s light up the night with poetry! 💫🖋️
❄️ Solstice Poetry Cycle
📅 Date: Thursday, January 16th, 2026
⏰ Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm AKST
📍 Location: Schaible Auditorium
💻 Zoom Option: https://alaska.zoom.us/j/84674006674
💻 Web: https://www.uaf.edu/english/msvws/
About the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series:
The Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series is an annual program that hosts local and nationally renowned writers for craft lectures and public readings. The first events were held in the early 1970s, and over the years, many of the most prestigious names in literature—Robert Pinsky, Lucille Clifton, Scott Russell Sanders, Mark Doty, Camille Dungy, and Terry Tempest Williams, to name a few—have made appearances in Fairbanks. All events are free and open to the public!
Support the Midnight Sun Visiting Writers Series:
Do you enjoy the work we do? Consider supporting the series through an online donation here: https://engage.alaska.edu/donation-with-cart?fid=0472NsYmU3g%3d&fdesc=rbNFjJRKRNi9wgN2Q%2bJYX9CVwk17dLkaaEZ61%2bdeEVE%3d

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