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Haiku Garden Poetry Readings
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Welcome to the Haiku Garden site, where you'll find information about haiku readings hosted by Michael Dylan Welch at the Japanese Garden in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum.
Enjoy haiku poetry by award-winning local and visiting poets at the Japanese Garden, sponsored by the Japanese Garden Advisory Council. Haiku Garden readings have two featured readers, followed by an open reading of haiku and related poetry. Readings are outdoors at the north end of the garden, but a covered shelter is available in case of rain. Garden admission is $5.00 per adult, or $25 for a season pass. Parking is free. See you at our next reading!
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About the Garden
The Japanese Garden is in Seattle's Washington Park Arboretum. This 3.5-acre formal garden was designed under the supervision of world-renowned Japanese garden designer Juki Iida in 1960. This enclosed garden features meandering paths, bridges, and ponds that give visitors a tranquil place for quiet reflection. It's an ideal place for a reading of haiku poetry, whether urban or natural, contemplative or edgy.
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2004 Haiku Garden Readings
The 2004 reading series is over, but watch for news of the 2005 series soon! The following readings were held in 2004.
June 13 (Sunday, 1:00 pm) ~ HAIKU GARDEN
Featured poets: Alice Frampton and Carole MacRury
Open reading follows
July 5 (Monday, daytime) ~ Tanabata Festival
Daylong festival in celebration of the reunion of the celestial wanderers, Altair and Vega (the cowherd and weaver), who are allowed a reunion only once a year. Events include a reading of haiku and related poetry by featured readers to be announced.
July 18 (Sunday, 1:00 pm) ~ HAIKU GARDEN
Featured poets: Mike Dillon and Pamela Miller Ness
Open reading follows
August 15 (Sunday, 1:00 pm) ~ HAIKU GARDEN
Featured poets: Michael Evans and Paul Nelson
Open reading follows
August 28 (Monday, 8:00 pm) ~ Moon-Viewing Festival
Evening festival in celebration of the autumn moon, including a reading of moon and star haiku by Michael Dylan Welch, with musical accompaniment by Elizabeth Falconer.
September 11 ~ Haiku Workshop
"Come to Your Senses" haiku workshop led by Michael Dylan Welch, from 10:00 am to noon at the Montlake Community Center (1618 E. Calhoun Street, Seattle), then at the Japanese Garden for the afternoon. Inquire about registration fee.
September 12 (Sunday, 1:00 pm) ~ HAIKU GARDEN
Featured poets: Marilyn Sandall and Dean Summers
Open reading follows
For More Information
For more information about Haiku Garden readings, please contact Michael Dylan Welch at 425-836-8875 (home) or 425-707-9465 (work), or e-mail WelchM@aol.com. You can contact the Japanese Garden at 425-861-9109 or by visiting www.cityofseattle.net/parks/parkspaces/japanesegarden.htm or www.seattlejapanesegarden.org.
Other Pages on this Site
Haiku and the Japanese Garden (essay)
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