The Main Event Features begin with Poetry at 10:30 am at the Beahive event space, with Dutchess Poet Laureate Ruth Danon; John Yau, winner of the Jackson Prize in Poetry;  and Gregory Pardlo, winner of the Pulitzer Prize, will read and discuss their works in conversation  with Andrea Talarico (Stanza Books).

The Drama/Theater focus begins at 1:30pm at the Howland Cultural Center with founders and co-directors Vieve Radha Price and Chuk Obasi of the groundbreaking NYC-based company TEA Artistry. Produced and moderated by Shane Killoran (Hit House Creative).

The Nonfiction and Fiction panels from 5pm to 7:30pm at Main St’s stately VFW Memorial Hall. With award-winning authors Francine Prose, Kris Jansma, Matt Schultz, and Dinaw Mengestu. Beacon’s own Caroline Eisner, Stacey D’Erasmo, and the ever-entertaining Brian Mahoney (Chronogram) will guide the evening’s discussion.

The day ends at 7:30pm, with a book-signing reception and cocktail party at VFW Memorial Hall. For an all-access pass see link below.