We'll hear poetry read by five Central Ohio poets, and we'll talk about poetry in our lives, and in our American culture. Join us for touching, fun, approachable, easygoing poetry and your voice in conversation about what you hear.
Mimi Brodsky Chenfeld is a teacher, writer, dancer, and arts advocate. She is the author of numerous poems, stories, articles, and books. Her children's novel, "The House at Twelve Rose Street," was adapted for an ABC Television Special.
Jerry Roscoe is the author of two collections of poetry, "The Unexamined Life," and "Mirror Lake." His poems, "Adequate Love" and "Bouquet" were read by Garrison Keillor on public radio's "The Writer's Almanac."
Rose M. Smith is author of three chapbook collections and was co-editor of the anthology, "Cap City Poets." Her work has been said to "straddle the boundaries of print and performance poetry, enriching the norms of both."
Frank Richardson is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University. His poems have appeared in numerous publications including the New Yorker, Saturday Review, and the Minnesota Review.
Fred Andrle is an Associate at the Humanities Institute. He was host of WOSU radio's "Open Line" until his retirement in 2009. He is author of the poetry collections, "Love Life," and "What Counts."
Conversations in the Humanities with Fred Andrle is a recurring program that features local artists and public issues experts. All events are moderated by OSU Humanities Institute Associate Fred Andrle.
