The Poetry Project at St. Marks Church
131 East 10th St. at Second Ave.
Wednesday, January 1, $20, 2:00 pm – 12 midnight
www.poetryproject.org
Every January 1, New Yorkers flock to the Poetry Project at St. Marks Church for the annual poetry marathon, consisting of readings by the famous and not-so-famous, poets and performance artists, journalists and musicians, welcoming in the new year while also raising funds for the nonprofit literary organization. This year’s marathon will include a raffle, a three-hour prime-time spot emceed by Sean Cole, and a trio of special-edition tote bags, as well as readings by nearly one hundred and fifty regulars and newcomers from multiple disciplines, among them Anselm Berrigan, Anne Waldman, Bob Holman, Bob Rosenthal, CA Conrad, Carolee Scheemann, Dynasty Handbag, Edmund Berrigan, Edwin Torres, Eileen Myles, Elinor Nauen, Elliott Sharp, JD Samson & Emily Roysdon, Jennifer Bartlett, Jennifer Monson & Chris Cochrane, John Giorno, John S. Hall, Jonas Mekas, Justin Vivian Bond, Legs McNeil, Lenny Kaye, Lynne Tillman, Maggie Dubris, Nick Hallett, Patti Smith, Penny Arcade, Philip Glass, Rachel Trachtenburg, Steve Earle, Tammy Faye Starlite w/ Steve Earle, Thurston Moore, Yoshiko Chuma, Yvonne Meier, and Yvonne Rainer.