FREE POETRY READING with Scudder Parker

Scudder Parker grew up on a family farm in North Danville, VT. He's had careers as a Protestant minister, a politician and as an expert in energy efficiency and renewable energy. His first volume of poetry "Safe as Lightning" released in June, 2020, by Rootstock Publishing, was awarded the Best Poetry Book of 2020 by the Independent Publishers of New England (IPNE). It received a Kirkus starred review and was featured in Kirkus Review's "Best Books of 2020." Scudder is currently working on a new book of poetry and reflection.

Scudder's poetry has also appeared in numerous literary journals including Sun Magazine, Crosswinds, The Lascaux Review, Northern Woodlands, Sky Island Journal, Vermont Life, Northern Woodlands, and Twyckenham. His poem The Poem of the World was recently selected as a finalist in the Tom Howard/Margaret Reid Poetry Contest. He is a passionate gardener and proud grandfather of four. He and his wife, Susan, live in Middlesex, VT. www.scudderparker.net
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Event takes place at the weekly FEAST Farm Stand in front of the Montpelier Senior Activity Center on Wednesday, July 13 at 2pm. Come purchase some fresh veggies and hear live poetry! All are welcome!

Nov 19, 2024, 5 to 7 PM

Nov 19, 2024, 6 to 8 PM

Nov 21, 2024, 4:30 to 6 PM