Upcoming Readings & Events
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AWP Panel "The Doctor is In: Applications of Narrative Medicine"
March 5, 10:35-11:50 AM at AWP in Baltimore, MD
We are doctors and medical editors who write poetry and prose, and believe in the power of creative writing to promote healing. We teach medical and health humanities classes across the country in English and ethics departments and in medical schools, hospitals, and treatment centers to people of all ages. Panelists will discuss best practices for teaching creative writing with a medical focus to promote empathy and healing for students, patients, doctors, and writers of all levels and genres.
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The Jewish Poetry Series, Buffalo Jewish Community Center
March 19, 7 to 8:30 PM on Zoom
Join the JCC for monthly readings as part of a Jewish Poetry Series, hosted by Philip Terman and Baruch November. Each month will feature different Jewish poets reading selections of poems that include but are not limited to Jewish themes, values and ideas. Reading features Dan Alter, Owen Lewis, Dana Levin, and Ira Sadoff. Free and Open to the Public. -
"Poetry and Therapy: More Alike Than You Think" Panel
April 18, Stockbridge Public Library, 3:00-4:30 PM
With overlapping concerns of creating meaning from what may be meaningless, order out of what may be disordered, and a primary focus on words and language as the vehicle, poetry and therapy are often more alike than you think. Three local clinician/poets with diverse professional backgrounds (psychiatry, child psychiatry, psychology, psychoanalysis) will explore the overlap. Featuring Owen Lewis, Sarah Stemp, and
Richard Berlin
Past Readings & Events
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NEPC and Beehive Poetry: Sara Letourneau and Owen Lewis
December 16, 7:00 pm - 8:30 PM, Robbins Library in Arlington, MA
This month’s reading features Sara Letourneau and Owen Lewis, with introductions by Steve Rapp.The event is free and open to the public. The Robbins Library is an accessible venue.
Open-mic reading slots are on a first-come, first-served basis and open 15 minutes before the start time. Sign up to read, or attend and enjoy a night of poetry!
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27th Annual Jewish Book Festival presents: Owen Lewis
December 3, 10 PM (EST) on Zoom
Reading for the Jewish Federation of the Greater San Gabriel and Pomona Valleys, CA, as part of the 27th Annual Jewish Book Festival.
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A Poetry Reading with Owen Lewis, Harriet Shenkman, and Dorsía Smith Silva
Sat, Nov 22, Sleepy Hollow
Join us for an in-person afternoon of poetry from Owen Lewis, Harriet Shenkman, and Dorsía Smith Silva
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The Israel Association of Writers in English Reading
Tel Aviv, November 9, 2025, 8 PM
A reading with Owen Lewis
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Chicago Yetzirah Salon
September 21, 2-3 PM
Chicago Loop Synagogue, 16 Clark Street
Join the Yetzirah Chicago Regional Chapter on September 21 for an in-person poetry reading to reflect, renew, and replenish in preparation for Rosh Hashanah.
Taking place at Chicago Loop Synagogue, this special event features readings by Aviya Kushner, Jamie Wendt, Owen Lewis, Dina Elenbogen, and Hila Ratzabi. -
Arts Alive/Words Alive at Chesterwood
Glendale, Mass, Aug 21, 5 pm
Owen Lewis will be reading at Arts Alive/ Words Alive at Chesterwood with Jessica Jacobs.
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Reading at Bryant Park Reading Room
July 15, 6-7:30 PM
With a storied history in the park, the Reading Room provides the free use of books, newspapers, and magazines in the park during warm weather months. You’ll also find readings by award-winning poetry by established and emerging poets. Readings are hosted by acclaimed poet, Jason Schneiderman. -
Reading at The New York City Poetry Festival
July 12 at 11 AM
Owen Lewis will be reading at The New York City Poetry Festival.
Hear poetry hailing from every corner of NYC. Explore local art, bookmakers, music, theater, and the weird and natural wonders of the island.
Reading details forthcoming.
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Yetzirah Conference and Readings
UNC Asheville, June 23-29
Owen Lewis will be reading at Yetzirah’s third Jewish Poetry Conference in the mountains of Western North Carolina, in partnership with the University of North Carolina—Asheville’s Center for Jewish Studies.
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Poetry in Times of Crisis
Friday, April 4 at 4 PM
Forbes Library 20 West Street, Northampton
In this symposium, four poets will explore current and past events that have preoccupied us including: war in the middle east, antisemitism and other forms of racism, the Covid epidemic, homophobia, global warming, and gun control. The participants are all widely published poets: Richard Michelson and Lesléa Newman, Jayne Benjulian, and Owen Lewis.
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Poetry in Times of Crisis
Saturday, April 5 at 3 PM
Stockbridge Library, 46 Main Street
In this symposium, four poets will explore current and past events that have preoccupied us including: war in the middle east, antisemitism and other forms of racism, the Covid epidemic, homophobia, global warming, and gun control. The participants are all widely published poets: Richard Michelson and Lesléa Newman, Jayne Benjulian, and Owen Lewis.
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"Thou hast thy music too": The Poetry of Aging Panel
AWP Los Angeles, March 22-29
In this panel, four poets (of a certain age) will speak to different aspects of aging as a stage of life lived in and with poetry. A younger poet will also reflect on age. With Owen Lewis Cornelius Eady, Linda Susan Jackson, Myra Shapiro, and Carlie Hoffman.
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Social Connectedness in Care Homes
Nightingale House, London, Thursday January 30, 2025 10:45AM - 4:30PM GMT
This free, in person one day conference is organized by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School in partnership with Nightingale Hammerson, and will feature a range of international speakers who will discuss social connectedness, arts and humanities in care home communities. Owen will be reading from 3:30- 4:00PM GMT.
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The Poetry of Aging
November 2, 2:30
The Helix Center, New York Psychoanalytic Society
This roundtable will bring together poets, psychoanalysts, critics and a translator to consider questions around aging. Featuring Owen Lewis, Rachel Hadas, Robert C. Abrams, and other.ription goes here
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Chapbook Reading in Sleepy Hollow
June 2, 4-5:30 PM
Sleepy Hollow, NY
Owen Lewis will be reading at the Hudson Valley Writers Centers in Sleepy Hollow, New York. RSVP requested.
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Reading with Rodney Jones
June 22, 5-6 PM
Stockbridge, MA
Owen Lewis will be reading at Poetry on the Piazza as part of Chesterwood Arts Alive, with Rodney Jones. Free entry, RSVP required.
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Yetzirah Conference at UNC Asheville
Yetzirah Conference at UNC, Asheville
July 7 at 8 PM
Owen Lewis will give a public reading as part of the Yetzirah Conference at UNC Asheville with other faculty and fellows.
RSVP using the link provided to attend in person or via Zoom.
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Scribblers on the Roof Series
July 8, 8 PM
Ansche Chesed, NYC
Owen Lewis will be reading with Carlie Hoffman, winner of the 2024 National Jewish Book Award in Poetry as part of the Scribblers on the Roof series. Tickets will be available at the door.
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New Works at the Word of Mouth Series
July 27, 8 PM
47 Railroad Street, Great Barrington, MA
Owen Lewis is reading new works at the Word of Mouth Poetry Series at Greenhouse Yoga. 7 pm open mike; 8 pm Owen Lewis. $10 donation at the door.