A Day with Dana Gioia

Saturday, October 17, 2026•2:00 PM

Athenaeum Center welcomes internationally acclaimed poet, critic, translator, and arts advocate Dana Gioia for a full day of poetry, conversation, and reflection. Additionally poets, Dr. Joshua Hren and James Matthew Wilson will participate in the day.

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About Athenaeum Theatre

This nonprofit center serves as a hub for culture and community in the Lakeview district, focusing on thought and the arts.story_potoo

2936 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

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athenaeumcenter.org

+1 312-820-6250

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