To Emily Dickinson, phosphorescence, was a divine spark and the illuminating light behind learning — it was volatile, but transformative in nature. Produced by the Emily Dickinson Museum, the Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series celebrates contemporary creativity that echoes Dickinson’s own revolutionary poetic voice. The Series features established and emerging poets whose work and backgrounds represent the diversity of the flourishing contemporary poetry scene. The 2021 Series will be a virtual event to ensure the health and safety of participants. While we are disappointed not to gather together in Amherst, we are excited to connect with a global community of friends and writers. Join us on the last Thursdays of each month to hear from poets around the world as they read their work and discuss what poetry and Dickinson mean to them.
Amherst Books is the preferred book seller for the Phosphorescence Poetry Reading Series.
Phosphorescence Lineup:
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, March 25, 6-7pm
Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Amy Dryansky, and W. Todd Kaneko...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, April 22, 6-7pm
Jennifer Franklin, Philip F. Clark, Fred Marchant and Mervyn Taylor...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, May 27, 6-7pm
Melissa Range and Erica Charis-Molling...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, June 24, 6-7pm
Gail Thomas, Nicole M. Young and Amina Jordan Mendez...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, July 22, 6-7pm
Jacqueline Balderrama, Ida Stewart and Lynne Thompson...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, August 26, 6-7pm
W.J. Herbert, Mary Robles and Dennis James Sweeney...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, September 23, 6-7pm
Chloe Martinez, Rodney A. Brown, Elizabeth Metzger and Moriel Rothman-Zecher...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, October 28, 6-7pm
Somrita Ganguly and Danielle Legros Georges...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, November 18, 6-7pm
Rosemarie Dombrowski and Resi Ibañez...
Phosphorescence Poetry Reading SeriesThursday, December 16, 6-7pm
Julia Lisella and Cammy Thomas...
Support Phosphorescence and Honor Someone Special:
Admission to all Phosphorescence events is free, but online donations, especially those made in honor or memory of family, friends, or colleagues are heartily encouraged and vital to the future of our programs. All gifts are tax deductible.