The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2024 through May 2025. Each night typically begins with a poetry reading featuring regionally or nationally known poets, followed by an open mic featuring readers with one poem (one page).
On
Wednesday, May 14, at 7 PM, Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host eight Poets Laureate from Connecticut cities & towns. This is the last installment of the 2024-2025 season! There will not be an open mic this month. Authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Bring a friend! This monthly event is free of charge. Ample parking is available via the 56 Arbor parking lot. — Robert Cording, Poet Laureate of Woodstock Patricia Martin, State of Connecticut Beat Poet Laureate Nzima Hutchings, Poet Laureate of Enfield Vikki Nordlund, Poet Laureate of Glastonbury Sharmont ‘Influence’ Little, Poet Laureate of New Haven Steve Straight, Poet Laureat of South Windsor Virginia Shreve, Poet Laureate of Canton Micheal ‘Chief’ Peterson, Poet Laureate of New Britain —
About Riverwood Poetry Series The Riverwood Poetry Series, Inc. is a non-profit arts organization committed to promoting and appreciating poetry in Connecticut. RPS, Inc. is invested in providing entertaining and thought-provoking programming
while responding to the needs of our neighbors through community outreach and collaboration. From their Facebook page: “The Riverwood Poetry Series has innovated many programs since our inception, all free to the public. We provide entertaining and thought-provoking poetry in a relaxed atmosphere.” 
