First Tuesdays Presents Barry Wallenstein

Barry Wallenstein is the author of eleven collections of poetry, the most recent being It’s About Time [New York Quarterly Books, 2022].  His poetry has appeared in over 100 journals, including Ploughshares, The Nation, American Poetry Review and Manhattan Review. A special interest is his presentation of poetry readings in collaboration with jazz. He has made twelve recordings of his poetry with jazz, the most recent being Lisbon Sunset (2018) and Lisbon Sunrise (2022). Barry is Emeritus Professor of Literature and Creative Writing at the City University of New York and an editor of the journal, American Book Review and advisory editor of BigCityLit. Since retiring from CUNY, (2007) he’s been part of the faculty at the Center for Learning and Living, a continuing ed program for seniors. An open mic will precede the featured reader. Signup starts at 6:30.