Riverwood Poetry Series at Real Art Ways

December 10, 2025 - December 10, 2025

 The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2025 through May 2026. Each night begins with an open mic featuring readers with one poem (one page) and continues with a poetry reading featuring regionally or nationally known poets.Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host Jeffrey Harrison and Charles Douthat on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 7 pm at Real Art Ways, 56 Arbor Street, Hartford, Connecticut. There will be an open… Find out more

November 12, 2025 - November 12, 2025

 The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2025 through May 2026. Each night begins with an open mic featuring readers with one poem (one page) and continues with a poetry reading featuring regionally or nationally known poets.Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host Michelle Phương Hồ and Scott Frey on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7pm. There will be an open mic this month for the first ten poets who sign up.… Find out more

October 8, 2025 - October 8, 2025

The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2025 through May 2026. Each night begins with an open mic featuring readers with one poem (one page) and continues with a poetry reading featuring regionally or nationally known poets. The Riverwood Poetry Series at Real Art Ways will host Ciaran Berry and Luisa Caycedo-Kimura on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. There will be an open mic this month for the first ten… Find out more

September 10, 2025 - September 10, 2025

The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2025 through May 2026. 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). Season Opener! Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host Sean Thomas Dougherty on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7 pm. There will be an open mic this month for the first ten poets… Find out more

May 14, 2025 - May 14, 2025

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… Find out more

April 9, 2025 - April 9, 2025

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, April 9, at 7 PM, Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host Pat Mottola and James Finnegan. Authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and… Find out more

March 12, 2025 - March 12, 2025

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, March 12, at 7 PM, Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host Julie Choffel and Richard Michelson. Authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and drinks… Find out more

February 12, 2025 - February 12, 2025

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). Authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. This monthly event is free of charge. Ample parking is available via the 56 Arbor… Find out more

December 11, 2024 - December 11, 2024

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). Authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. This monthly event is free of charge. Ample parking is available via the 56 Arbor… Find out more

November 13, 2024 - November 13, 2024

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). The anthology and all authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. This monthly event is free of charge. Ample parking is available… Find out more