Wintonbury Poetry Series (Virtual)

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Event Details

"A Poet Ornithologist and a Poet Psychotherapist" - Polly Brody and Nancy Kerrigan. Southbury poet Polly Brody is also an experienced field ornithologist who has led many bird-watching excursions in CT. She has authored 5 books of poetry, essays and short stories, and her work has appeared in numerous publications. Polly has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, has twice received the Winchell Award from the Connecticut Poetry Society, and received the 2005 Poetry Prize from the Connecticut River Review. As Chairperson for the Newtown Conservation Commission, she was instrumental in saving 790 acres from development, and a major trail through this tract is named Polly Brody Forest Road.
Nancy Kerrigan is the author of two chapbooks: The Voices: The Poetry of Psychiatry and High Heels & Sneakers. She has shared her poetry in many venues, including some in Ireland. Her work as a psychotherapist in hospitals and private practice has taught her much about the human condition. Her most recent book, Lucky Enough: A Journey (Grayson Books, 2020), traces a life shaped by an Irish Catholic youth in Chicago, and on through the trials and joys of her particular adulthood.

Open Mic follows the featured poets. Sign up during registration or email Tom (below).
Upon registering your email for this program, you will receive the Zoom link to join. All participants will start with video off and sound muted. No computer/internet at home? Call the Library for the phone number, meeting ID & password and join us over the phone.

Event Type(s): Adult Program
Age Group(s): Adults, Teens (13-18)
Presenter: Tom Nicotera
Tom Nicotera
(860) 243-9721

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