Poesia en NYC: April 15-17, 2010

Martín Espada reads from Alabanza
Originally uploaded by OBermeo

It's a great week to be in New York as Martín Espada, often called “the Latino poet of his generation” and “the Pablo Neruda of North American authors,” will be spearheading a trio of readings that celebrate mentorship, activism, and community.

Not in Nueva York this week? No worries! As the kick-off event, Page Meets Stage, will be broadcast on live on the internet at www.bowerypoetry.com.

Thursday, April 15 @ 8pm
Bowery Poetry Club
PAGE MEETS STAGE
featuring Martín Espada and Rich Villar
308 Bowery between Houston and Bleecker.
$12 cover.

Friday, April 16 @ 7pm
Miller Theatre
LA CURA DEL ENCANTO
featuring poetry by Martín Espada and music by Yerbabuena
2960 Broadway
$20 tickets

Saturday, April 17 @ 7pm
Sweetwater's Bar and Grill
ACENTOS PRESENTS: A FESTIVAL OF LATINO AND LATINA POETS
Featuring Martín Espada, LiYun Alvarado, Diana Marie Delgado, Carlos Andres Gomez, Marie-Elizabeth Mali, Paul Martínez Pompa, Anthony Morales, Urayoán Noel, and Willie Perdomo. Special guests.  Hosted by Fish Vargas.
FREE.