The series takes place in person on the second Wednesday of the month from September 2024 through May 2025. Each night typically begins with a poetry reading featuring regionally or nationally known poets, followed by an open mic featuring readers with one poem (one page).

Authors’ books will be available to buy for book signing and conversation. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.

This monthly event is free of charge. Ample parking is available via the 56 Arbor parking lot.

On Wednesday, February 12, at 7 PM, Riverwood Poetry Series @ Real Art Ways will host two married couples as we celebrate Valentine’s Day: Denise Abercrombie & Jonathan Andersen and Margot Schilpp & Jeff Mock.

There will not be an open mic this month, so each couple can have a full half hour for their poetry.

About Riverwood Poetry Series

The Riverwood Poetry Series, Inc. is a non-profit arts organization committed to promoting and appreciating poetry in Connecticut. RPS, Inc. is invested in providing entertaining and thought-provoking programming while responding to the needs of our neighbors through community outreach and collaboration.

From their Facebook page: “The Riverwood Poetry Series has innovated many programs since our inception, all free to the public. We provide entertaining and thought-provoking poetry in a relaxed atmosphere.”