Reading in Boulder on Thursday…
Joseph Hutchison, Colorado Poet Laureate 2014-2019, has published 20 collections of poems and edited or co-edited three poetry anthologies. He currently directs two master’s-level programs for University College at the University of Denver: Professional Creative Writing and Arts & Culture Management. Joe lives with his wife, Melody Madonna, in the mountains southwest of Denver, Colorado, the city where he was born. 
Thanks for the kind words, Claudia and Vassilis. I can't help but feel our paths will cross in person one of these days….<br /><br />And thanks for the heads up, Drew. Good to see poetry being represented at the Fair….
Joe -<br />I've been searching for your email. Wanted to tell you about the Denver County Fair Poetry Contest, open to Denver-area poets. More info here: <br /><br />http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/2011/05/the_denver_county_fair_where_p.php
You two guys go on and knock 'em dead. I have a prior commitment over here in Hellas with something called imminent bankruptcy and won't be able to make it. I'll be there in spirit, though–that's something the IMF can't dampen.
Wish I could be there…<br />I hope it goes well. Have a wonderful time.<br /><br />Claudia