Celebrate National Poetry Month and Jazz Appreciation Month

The Poet Laureate will present work, with Norwalk’s own Jim Clark to look at “What is Jazz?” and how the two art forms intersect. The following Friday, April 8, the library will host the second annual Evening of Jazz and Poetry at the Norwalk Inn. This “date night” event is hosted by local musician and writer Neddy Smith. Neddy and company provide the jazz, and Norwalk Notables will read their own favorite poems. On Sunday, April 10, Emily Dickinson will visit the Main Library to share her life and work. Monday April 11, will be a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Fair Housing Month, with Jazz and Poetry in City Hall’s Community Room. This event will feature Mayor Harry Rilling and the Norwalk Next Generation Chorus, plus some young poets. All month long there will be a special sale of Poetry books in the new Friends’ Bookshop in the Main Library. Norwalk Transit buses will have poetry on each bus, thanks to the support of the Norwalk Arts Commission, and, don’t forget, April 21 is Poem in your Pocket Day!

Friday, April 1 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Mayor Rilling Announcement of Poet Laureate &
Jim Clark, “What is Jazz?”
Main Library 1 Belden Ave

Friday, April 8 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Evening of Jazz and Poetry
Neddy Smith headliner
Norwalk Inn 99 East Ave
$15.00 donation

Sunday, April 10 2:00 p.m.
Emily Dickinson as portrayed by Ginger Grace
Main Library 1 Belden Ave

Monday, April 11 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Celebration of Fair Housing Month through Jazz and Poetry
Mayor Rilling, Darnell Crosland, Esq., Mike Camacho and Friends Jazz Band, and the Norwalk Next Generation Chorus
City Hall Community Room; 125 East Avenue

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