WILLIAM STAFFORD MEMORIAL POETRY RENDEZVOUS

William StaffordMemorial Poetry Rendezvous
April 10-12, 2008

For many poets, and readers in general, William Stafford is theunofficial Dean of Kansas Poetry. Join local poets, including Bill's sonKim Stafford from Oregon, in celebration of the gifts and influences ofone of the greatest voices of twentieth centure American poetry.

Thursday, April 10th, Hutchinson
1:15 p.m. workshop
Kim Stafford and the Hutchinson Community College Creative Writingclass.

7:00 p.m. Poetry & Music
Kim Stafford, Jim French & Company

Friday, April 11th, Newton
Kim Stafford presentation at the Newton Public Library

Saturday, April 12th, Flying W Ranch, Clements, KS
10:30 a.m. Poetry in Kansas: The Future
Denise Low, Kim Stafford & Company
Informal meeting for poets and writers to discuss ongoing association.

1:00 p.m. William Stafford & Kansas
Kim Stafford

2:30 p.m. William Stafford: His Art & Influence
Moderator: Tom Averill
Panelists: Harley Elliott, Amy Fleury, Steven Hind, Jonathan Holden,Denise Low, Kevin Rabas, Bill Sheldon, and Kim Stafford

3:30 or 4:00 p.m. Audience/Panelists Converstion

5:00 p.m. Supper at the Ranch (Josh Hoy, chef)

6:30 p.m. Campfire Music and Poetry
Kim Stafford, Anne Wilson, Jim Hoy & Company

For more information or to register contact:
Steven Hind
503 Monterey Pl.
Hutchinson, KS 67502
(620)662-2292
Shind4444@cox.net