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A Very Large Poem

July 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us — no registration required!

Experience the energy and wild creativity of a multitude of poets collaborating to perform A Very Large Poem. Created by stitching together numerous short poems by poets ranging in age and style, A Very Large Poem will travel in an arc around the audience. This event will take place in The Mount’s Event Tent, rain or shine.

 

IMPORTANT EVENT INFORMATION:

  • This program takes place in The Mount’s Event Tent, an open-air, large-scale tent adjacent to the parking lot. Please be mindful of the weather and plan accordingly.
  • In the event of extreme weather conditions, such as excessive heat or severe thunderstorms, this event will be moved indoors to The Mount’s Stable Auditorium. Please check this event listing for weather-related updates.
  • Seating for all programs at The Mount is first-come, first-served. If you have seating preferences, we recommend arriving fifteen minutes early.
  • Accessible seating is available. To discuss arrangements, please contact us by phone: 413-551-5111 x5; or email: programs@edithwharton.org. For more information about accessibility, review The Mount’s accessibility webpage.
  • WordXWord events are free and open to the public – no advance registration is required; however, some poems may contain content or language best suited for mature audiences.
  • Questions? Email: programs@edithwharton.org; or phone: 413-551-5111 x2

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Date:
July 26
Time:
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Price:

FREE

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