Readings by and a conversation between Yusef Komunyakaa and MacArthur Fellow and poet Terrance Hayes in celebration of Dear Yusef: Essays, Letters, and Poems, for and about One Mr. Komunyakaa, an anthology dedicated to the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. Introductions by Princeton Arts Fellow and poet Nicole Sealey and award-winning poet John Murillo, editors of the anthology. Book signing & reception to follow.
The Program in Theater & Music Theater hosts an informal lunch and conversation with Ruth McGowan and Derbhle Crotty from Ireland's national theater, the Abbey Theatre. Lunch provided. Open to Princeton students, faculty & staff; no registration required.
In the second conversation under a new partnership with Ireland’s Abbey Theatre, Ruth McGowan, Abbey's literary and new work director, and Derbhle Crotty, well-known Irish actor and associate artist, will be in conversation around writing and performing in Ireland. Moderated by Fund for Irish Studies Co-chair Jane Cox. Free tickets required; available in advance through University Ticketing and at the door prior to the event.
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon, director of the Princeton Atelier, moderates a discussion with singer/songwriter Rosanne Cash; poet Peter Gizzi; musician, songwriter, and music producer John Leventhal; and filmmaker, visual artist, and writer RaMell Ross. No tickets required.
In this Baldwin Circles special event, Eddie Glaude Jr. (African American Studies) will discuss his 2020 New York Times bestselling book, “Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own” in conversation with Brian Eugenio Herrera (Lewis Center for the Arts). Open to public; no tickets required.
