Coffee and Poetry at Jack's House: Florida Poet Laureate Peter Meinke

Peter Meinke is the recipient of many awards, including the Olivet Prize, the Paumanok Award, three Poetry Society of America Awards, the Flannery O’Connor Award, and two NEA Fellowships. In 2009 he was appointed the first Poet Laureate of St. Petersburg, Florida. He was appointed the Poet Laureate of the State of Florida in 2015.

In addition, several local poets, including moderator Larry Jaffe, will read their work throughout the afternoon.

There is a $10 cover charge which includes coffee or other beverages and a scratch made pastry from Chef Shelley. Advance tickets are required.

Host or Publisher The Jack Kerouac House of St. Petersburg, Inc.