# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Elk River Arts & Lectures (ERAL) presents an evening with Montana’s recently appointed poet laureate, Allen Morris Jones, in conversation with former Montana poet laureate Michael Earl Craig. The event will take place on Thursday, April 30 at 7 pm, at Elk River Books, 122 S 2nd St, Livingston, with doors opening at 6:30 pm. This event is in celebration and culmination of National Poetry Month.

Jones is widely published across genres and forms. He’s the author of three novels, three children’s books, a highly regarded look at the ethics of hunting, an award-winning collection of poetry, and more than 100 published personal essays, profiles, short stories, and other incidental pieces. He lives in Bozeman, with his wife and son.

Craig grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and was educated at Ohio Wesleyan University, the University of Montana, and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. His poetry collections include Can You Relax in My House (2002), Yes, Master (2006), Thin Kimono (2010), Talkativeness (2014), and Iggy Horse (2023). He lives near Livingston, where he works as a farrier.

For those not able to attend in person, the event will live stream to the Elk River YouTube Channel.

This event is part of the ERAL’s longstanding Lecture Series; writers from all over the country visit Park County to share their work with our community. ERAL is a nonprofit dedicated to cultivating and celebrating the literary arts in Park County; the Lecture Series is made possible by the AMB West and community donations. For more information, call (406) 529-1682 or visit elkriverarts.org.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/livingston/poetry-month-closing-with-allen-morris-jones-and-michael-earl-craig/200029966566422
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Livingston
- **state**: MT
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Elk River Books
- **lat**: 45.659906095802
- **long**: -110.56039810181
- **full address**: Elk River Books, 124 S 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig being held?
  - **A:** Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Elk River Books, 124 S 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig?
  - **A:** Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig is organized by Elk River Arts & Lectures.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Livingston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry Month closing with Allen Morris Jones & Michael Earl Craig sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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