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Poetry
Festival

Patti Smith

A reading of selected poetry

Presented by
Hancher
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This event is free and does not require a ticket or festival pass
Friday, September 27, 2024, 5:00 pm
Free

Part of Hancher's Infinite Dream festival

Join Patti Smith for an evening reading of her acclaimed poetry at The Englert Theatre in downtown Iowa City. The reading is free and open to the public.

As part of Infinite Dream, Smith will read from her acclaimed poetry at The Englert Theatre (Friday, September 27) and perform with her band (Saturday, September 28) at Hancher Auditorium.

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See more from Infinite Dream:

 Patti Smith and Her Band

 aja monet

 Conrad Tao and Caleb Teicher: Counterpoint

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My Impression Now - Sunday, September 29, 2024
On Friday afternoon, Patti Smith stood on stage at the Englert Theatre and shuffled through papers and books like an absent-minded creative writing teacher in a lecture hall, looking for the right poem to read as she took her glasses off and put them back on, apologizing for being a bit disorganized. She was an endearing presence, like a favorite aunt who always manages to bring the right gift even if it is wrapped haphazardly in yesterday's comics section. On Saturday night, Smith was a commanding stage presence — fierce in one moment, disarmingly charming the next — as she led her powerful band through a career's worth of musical highlights.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Paris Young in advance at (319) 467-4849 or at paris-sissel@uiowa.edu.