Following a long Lawrence tradition of celebrating the life of treasured Kansas poet, William Stafford and now, also remembering our cherished Lawrence poet, Ronda Miller, please join us at the Watkins Museum on February 7th for an uplifting afternoon of heartfelt words and inspirational music.

Former Kansas poet laureates, Kevin Rabbas, Huscar Medina and Eric McHenry will be joined by Macey Webb, Joe Herrington, Brian Daldorph, Duane Johnson, M. Palowski Moore, Linzi Garcia, Julie Brin, Ian Cook, Annette Billings, Christina Hauck, Thad Dugan, Beth Gulley, Ari Dishinger, Emily Rems, Diane Silver, Iris Craver, Micki Carroll and others sharing poems from Stafford and Miller. Chris Luxem from The Raven will provide musical interludes, as well as, performances by The Persisters.

This year, Bards Against Hunger is also sponsoring the event as a fundraiser for Just Food. The recently published Bards Against Hunger Anthology - Kansas City edition will be available for sale and cash donations will also be accepted for Just Food.

This free program will be held in-person and also livestreamed on the Watkins Museum Facebook and YouTube.