Here are Just Two Presentations From London’s “Upper Wimpole St. Literary Salon” in June

Song of Myself: The Words of Walt Whitman

A solo theater piece written and performed by Matthew Aughenbaugh. After performance Q&A moderated by the BBC’s Graham Fawcett.

Friday, June 24th at 8 PM

The Old Stone House, Brooklyn

“An American poet, essayist and journalist, Whitman is often called the father of free verse. Born on Long Island in 1819, his family moved to Brooklyn when he was four years old. As an adult, in addition to writing poems, he worked as a journalist, a teacher, a clerk and a printer. During the Civil War, he was an army nurse. In 1855, Whitman published his masterpiece Leaves of Grass, a work of startling sensuality, insight and openness. A controversial work for its expression of sexuality and homosexuality, it is now considered one of the greatest works of American literature.”

For full press release and ticket info: Song of Myself

Why Auden Matters

With the BBC’s Graham Fawcett and Poet J. Chester Johnson

Sunday, June 26, at 6PM

Cornelia Street Café

“Auden’s ‘September 1, 1939’ become an essential—even prophetic—poem after 9/11 when New Yorkers grieved the sudden loss of nearly three thousand citizens,” as Adam Gopnick wrote in the New Yorker. “At the beginning of the new century, he is an indispensable poet. Even people who don’t read poems often turn to poetry at moments when it matters, and Auden matters now.” This poem and many others will be read and discussed.

For full press release and ticket info: Why Auden Matters

The Poets of New York Tour

Hosted by Graham Fawcett and Sarah Greene starts on Thursday, June 23 and runs though Monday, June 27. Click on link below for info:

 The Poets of New York Tour June 23-27 Full Schedule