SF International Poetry Festival Kick-Off: Hirschman, Ferlinghetti & Jazz | SF

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Join the official kick-off party to the four day San Francisco International Poetry Festival, hosted by Jack Hirschman, legendary Beat Poet Lawrence Ferlinghetti and City Librarian Luis Herrera.

There will be an introduction of festival poets and jazz concert, featuring Neeli Cherkovski, Matt Gonzalez and Jonathan Richman (Modern Lovers musician) and a special appearance by the Magnetic Poets.

Stay for the jazz ensemble performance with George Long (saxaphone), Steven Gray (guitar) and Maria Medina (drums), plus a special appearance by Mayor Edwin M. Lee to announce San Francisco’s new official Poet Laureate at 7pm.

San Francisco International Poetry Festival 2012

The 2012 festival features free and open-to-the-public poetry and music throughout the City, including a street party in North Beach, youth events, book signings, translation workshops and more, the festival is the third of its kind.

The truly international group of poets, from countries including Colombia, Turkey, Germany, Equador and Italy, represent a wide spectrum in the world of poetry, from recognized masters to emerging new talents, who are redefining the art in evolving times.

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