Poetry enthusiasts can celebrate the works of Walt Whitman later this month during an evening of food, short films and live performances at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center. MORE EVENTS Arts ...

During the Civil War era, the writer emerged as an emblem of the country’s dissonance. Now, in the midst of another all-consuming national crisis, his work feels uncannily relevant. By Jesse Green SIX ...

Louisiana’s history is full of stories about creative geniuses who come here and find their lives changed forever by what they see. Artist John James Audubon arrived in Louisiana in 1821 and ended up ...

Back in September, we posted on a Curtis Lovell Meets Walt Whitman: Listening Party, as part of the Calamus Project. Now that the musical side of the project has wrapped up, it’s time for the poetic ...

Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. On Saturday, September 28, Pro Musica, Chatter, and the Academy for the Love of Learning present a ...

Walt Whitman, a pivotal American writer, revolutionized poetry with his free verse, celebrating democracy, nature, and everyday people. His experiences, particularly during the Civil War, fueled his ...

Join host Elisa New to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Walt Whitman’s birth. In 1855 Walt Whitman declared “The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem.” Join host Elisa New as ...

They ate cake, toured his former home and--of course--read poems to mark Walt Whitman’s 203rd birthday. The celebration, held on Wednesday and hosted by the Walt Whitman Association, takes place ...

A dramatic recitation of one of Walt Whitman’s poems will be held at the Jackson Center, helping to commemorate the anniversary of Abraham Lincoln’s death. Submitted photo A dramatic recitation of one ...