Pushkin at The Poet's Corner

Beginning Sunday, March 25, 2012, at 4:30 p.m., The Poet’s Corner, 570 Main Street, will present a four-part historical, dramatic, and literary presentation of the life and times of Alexander Pushkin, Russia’s honored poet.

Pushkin, the great-grandson of African General Abraham Hannibal, was selected by the New School of Learning to be honored due to a paucity of information in America about his powerful influence in Russian literature, as well as to bring forward his African heritage.

It is the sincere desire of The Poet’s Corner to expand awareness at this time of its raison d’etre, under the influence and direction of the New School of Learning, New Rochelle’s first telepathic school.

There is no fee; however, donations to The S.E.L.F.-Help Foundation, Inc. will be gratefully accepted.

Missed Part I? No matter. You don’t have to attend all four parts to get to know Pushkin. The itinerary for the entire series, along with a brief description of the activities, is as follows:

Part II

Sunday, April 1, 2012 (Palm Sunday), 4:30  ̶  approximately 6:30 p.m.

Pushkin’s Thoughts at Birth

Pushkin’s Portrait

Conversation Between Pushkin, Tropinin, and Glinka: The artists discuss and display their respective arts in regard to the thoughts and politics of the day.

Part III

Sunday, April 8, 2012 (Easter Sunday), 4:30  ̶  approximately 6:30 p.m.

Bistro Presentation: The historical context of the Russian meal will be discussed, and then a sample meal and entertainment will be provided.

The Bridegroom: Pushkin’s folk tale will be read and dramatized.

Pushkin’s Final Duel: A reenactment, and a bringing forward Pushkin’s thoughts at the time of his death.

Russian Folk Music: Flutists will play samples of folk music.

Part IV

Sunday, April 15, 2012, 4:30  ̶  approximately 6:00 p.m.

Pushkin’s Poetry: The four-part series culminates in the reading of selections of Pushkin’s poetry.