Pop-up from Kaua’i with Billy Collins and his wife, Suzannah: (The Poetry Broadcast).

Past events organized by Gwendolyn Soper

Gwendolyn acts as Director of Literary Efforts, Spring City Arts; She is also founder of a poetry society for fans of Billy Collins and The Poetry Broadcast.

Face-to-Face: an evening with Billy Collins & Suzannah Collins

Billy Collins, aka Professor Bebop (to viewers of The Poetry Broadcast from around the world), will meet viewers face-to-face for the first time after the first three years of broadcasting—accompanied by his wife, Suzannah. Please join them, and host, Gwendolyn Soper, on Zoom for this unforgettable gathering with “America’s favorite poet” (The Wall Street Journal), and former 2x U.S. Poet Laureate.

• Sunday, August 20, 2023
  5:30pm [Eastern Time]
  Contact me for Zoom link. Go to “Contact” drop-down menu on this website

Paintings & Poetry: Kathleen Peterson & Susan Howe

A sensory collaboration bringing to life the works of artist, Kathleen Peterson, and poet, Susan Howe, organized by Gwendolyn Soper.

• Saturday, November 5th, 2022
  7pm [Potluck dinner, 6 pm]
  Spring City Arts Gallery
  Free

A Home for Poetry

Please join us for this hybrid event with live and virtual readings by local poets, as well as poets zooming in from out-of-state and overseas. This global chorus of voices will reflect on the pandemic with their wide range of responses to the crisis that united us even as it kept us apart. 

Featured: 3,651 Years Lived: Global Poetry & Prose Reflecting the Pandemic [anthology]

• Saturday, April 23, 2021
  7pm [Potluck dinner, 6pm]
  Spring City Arts Gallery
  Free