8. Poetry Project’s New Year’s Day Reading Marathon
From 11:00 a.m. to midnight on January 1, 2022, the Poetry Project will host its 48th annual New Year’s Day Marathon, alternating between hours of pre-recorded video readings and hours of live performances in the Sanctuary of St. Mark’s Church. The event will be held this year in a hybrid format with attendance limited to 50% capacity allowing for 150 people to participate physically at the Sanctuary. A number of afternoon, evening, and full-day passes will be available for purchase. The remaining guests will be able to live-stream the poetry readings online for free.
The Poetry Project’s annual New Year’s Day Reading Marathon was begun by Anne Waldman in 1974 with 31 poets. Over the years, countless forward-facing luminaries have shared their work including Yoko Ono, Amiri Baraka, Allen Ginsberg, and Patti Smith. This year’s marathon will feature readings and performances from more than 200 poets, artists, writers, dancers, theater markers, and teachers from around the world.
