Dinner with the Poets Fundraiser 2026

Name: Dinner with the Poets Fundraiser 2026
Start: 2026-10-15T18:00:00-0400
End: 2026-10-15T21:30:00-0400
Location: The American Hotel

Thu, Oct 15, 6pm - 9:30pm EDT

The American Hotel

Sharon Springs NY, United States

Klinkhart Hall Arts Center

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Dinner with the Poets at the American Hotel

Every year, we kick off the Poetry Festival with this special fundraising event, and 2026 is no exception! We’re thrilled to announce that, by special arrangement, the 2026 ‘Dinner with the Poets’ will take place at the historic American Hotel and will be prepared by Chef Lee Woolver,

In addition to a special American Hotel dinner, attendees will be able to meet the poets in advance of the public events, and each of the Festival poets, Sherman Alexie, Tina Chang, and Mary Jo Salter will offer a special reading between courses.

Cash bar open at 6:00 PM
Dinner served at 7:00 PM
Ticket price $90.00 per person (includes dinner and gratuity; drinks extra)
We will do our best to honor seating preferences:
Vegetarian option available at checkout

Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity

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Klinkhart Hall Arts Center

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Klinkhart Hall Arts Center, Inc. is home for the arts in Sharon Springs, where dynamic performances, visual arts exhibitions, community events, and educational programs come together under one historic roof. From theater, dance, and music to film, sculpture, photography, and digital arts, our programming reflects a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and cultural diversity. We believe the arts have the power to transform lives, spark conversation, and strengthen communities. By restoring the historic Klinkhart Hall building, we are creating a much needed venue that brings people together, locals and visitors alike; for events that inspire, entertain, and connect. Whether you are here for a concert, a workshop, a festival, or an artist talk, you are part of a growing movement that celebrates creativity, supports revitalization, and brings new energy to our village. With support from New York State and our community, the transformation of Klinkhart Hall is underway, and we invite you to be a part of it, not just as an audience member, but as a collaborator in building a cultural hub that reflects the spirit and potential of rural life.