Plus two more opportunities to experience ‘Welcome Poets’ on screen in February and March!
The Friends of Lorine Niedecker (FOLN) announces three upcoming events this February and March: a virtual reading celebrating the forthcoming Winter 2026 issue of The Solitary Plover, an in-person community screening of Welcome Poets hosted by Woodland Pattern and the broadcast premiere of the documentary on PBS Wisconsin.
Winter 2026 Solitary Plover Reading – March 12
When: Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. Central
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Details: FOLN will host a virtual reading featuring poets published in the Winter 2026 issue of The Solitary Plover. Contributors will read from their poetry in the new issue and share a favorite Niedecker poem. The event is hosted in partnership with Woodland Pattern.
Registration: Join here via Zoom (Meeting ID: 878 6937 1538)
More info: Friends of Lorine Niedecker event listing
Welcome Poets In Person Screening at Woodland Pattern in Milwaukee – February 21
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central
Where: Woodland Pattern, 720 East Locust Street, Milwaukee
Details: Former Wisconsin Poet Laureate Nicholas Gulig and producer Colin Crowley will present a screening and discussion of the PBS Wisconsin documentary series Welcome Poets. Free admission with donations welcome. Registration suggested but not required.
More info: Woodland Pattern event listing
Welcome Poets Broadcast Premiere Airing on PBS Wisconsin – March 1
When: Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Central
Where: PBS Wisconsin Channel
Details: The six-episode documentary series will air as an edited one-hour prime-time broadcast during PBS Wisconsin’s March 2026 pledge drive. The documentary offers a Wisconsin statewide audience an opportunity to learn about the impact of Niedecker’s life and work.
We hope to see you at these events!
Read further about the making of Welcome Poets and FOLN’s work to preserve Niedecker’s legacy. The FOLN 2025 Activities Report is also available.
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