Zion has always been an inspiration for poets. Come see for yourself: Join us in the Canyon Community Center on March 3, 2016, at 7:00 pm for the free lecture, Plein Air Poetry: The Poetry of the Natural World, by visiting poet Dr. David Rothman, Director of the Graduate Program in Creative Writing at Western State Colorado University. David will talk about the remarkable power of nature poetry and how it has evolved over time. David reminds us how Keats expressed it, “The poetry of earth is never dead,” and how, in our own age, the age of ever-present, ever-expanding technology, the poetry of earth lives and matters as much as it ever did, providing us with joy and surprising us with new insight, revealing new ideas about who we are, how the world works, and our place in it.

Frail man, look quickly at my alpenglow,
For you shall pass much as the winter snow.
Long after you have gone I’ll keep my watch.
I saw the Anasazi come and go.
                                       J. L. Crawford, “The Watchman”

After David’s presentation there will be an open microphone: we invite you share your favorite nature poem with us, your own creation or a favorite by another author.

On Friday, March 4, David Rothman will be directing a plein air poetry workshop at the Zion Lodge.  Interested? Find details at www.poetry-in-the-park.com

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

Z-Arts wants to express our thanks to Cable Mountain Lodge for providing lodging for Mr. Rothman.

This project is supported by Utah Arts and Museums, with funding from the State of Utah and the National Endowment for the Arts .

Support for this event provided by The National Endowment for the Arts - Art Works