In Honor of lorine niedecker...
May 12, 2023 would be poet Lorine Niedecker's 120th birthday
In her honor, we invite you to celebrate all things writing and poetry related with us in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin from May 11-13, 2023!
Write on the River
Write Poetry, a Letter to a Friend, or Work on Your Novel
Write Poetry, a Letter to a Friend, or Work on Your Novel
Write Poetry, a Letter to a Friend, or Work on Your Novel
You're invited to settle in along the beautiful Rock River on May 11, 12 & 13 to write poetry, letters, or that novel you've been dreaming of completing. This is a free, self-directed event.
Celebrate Lorine Niedecker's Birthday at the Hoard Museum
Write Poetry, a Letter to a Friend, or Work on Your Novel
Write Poetry, a Letter to a Friend, or Work on Your Novel
Celebrate poet Lorine Niedecker’s birthday at the Hoard Museum on May 13 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Learn more here.
This event is made possible through a partnership between the Friends of Lorine Niedecker and the Hoard Historical Museum
Receive a One-of-a-Kind, On-the-Spot Street Poem
Write Poetry, a Letter to a Friend, or Work on Your Novel
Receive a One-of-a-Kind, On-the-Spot Street Poem
Stop by the Fort Atkinson Farmer's Market on Saturday, May 13 to experience street poet Paul Wiegel's return. He brings along his typewriter and creates poems on the spot!
Meet the Niedecker Fellowship Award Winner
Take Photos in Front of Downtown Our Poetry Murals
Receive a One-of-a-Kind, On-the-Spot Street Poem
On May 13 at 2:00 pm, Lauren Carlson, the first recipient of the Lorine Niedecker Fellowship, will share her poetry and thoughts on Niedecker. Drop in, no registration required.
Take Photos in Front of Downtown Our Poetry Murals
Take Photos in Front of Downtown Our Poetry Murals
Take Photos in Front of Downtown Our Poetry Murals
Take a photo in front of any of our Lorine Niedecker poetry murals and use the hashtags #FortPoetry or #FortSelfie so we can find and share you.
Meet Wisconsin's Poet Laureate Nicholas Gulig
Take Photos in Front of Downtown Our Poetry Murals
Take Photos in Front of Downtown Our Poetry Murals
2023-2024 Wisconsin Poet Laureate and Fort Atkinson resident Nick Gulig will be at Dwight Foster Public Library on Saturday, May 13 at 11:00 am, reading some of his work and reflecting on his creative process. Drop in, no registration required.
Attend a Poetry Reading, and Share Your Own Writing at It!
Attend a Poetry Reading, and Share Your Own Writing at It!
Attend a Poetry Reading, and Share Your Own Writing at It!
On the evening of May 13, all Write On the River participants are invited to attend a poetry reading where they can share a bit of what they wrote over the past few days. Taking place at Cafe Carpe from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Meet More Poets and Authors and Purchase Their Books
Attend a Poetry Reading, and Share Your Own Writing at It!
Attend a Poetry Reading, and Share Your Own Writing at It!
At the Farmer's Market on May 13, poets and authors, including Deb Rosman, will be joining our other vendors to sell their books. If you're an author who is interested in participating, sign up here.
Meet and Network with Other Poets and Writers
Attend a Poetry Reading, and Share Your Own Writing at It!
Meet and Network with Other Poets and Writers
Stop by the County Inn and Suites bar on Wednesday, May 10 and Thursday, May 11, from 7:00-8:00 pm to connect with other writers and poets.
Learn More About Lorine Niedecker
Learn More About Lorine Niedecker
Meet and Network with Other Poets and Writers
Visit the Dwight Foster Public Library to learn more about poet Lorine Niedecker. At the library, you can find an extensive collection of her writings, letters, and books. Learn more here.
Pedaling and Poems
Learn More About Lorine Niedecker
Literature and Songs
Pedaling and Poems: A bike ride with Lorine Niedecker
Hop on your bike and take a guided tour with Hoard Museum Director Merrilee to see places that were significant to Lorine Niedecker. Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 am
Literature and Songs
Learn More About Lorine Niedecker
Literature and Songs
Michael Hecht and Bill Camplin
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm $12
Michael Hecht will read excerpts from literature, and Bill Camplin will sing a song between each excerpt.