# Event Details - **Event Name**: An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Poetry & music unite: Willis Barnstone + Effie Zilch live at Feldman’s, April 20. Intimate, soulful, unforgettable.About this EventAn Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch“Four of the best things in America are Leaves of Grass, Moby-Dick, the sonnets of Barnstone’s The Secret Reader: 501 Sonnets, and my daily corn flakes...” — Jorge Luis Borges"I'm thinking about you like Walt Whitman drew his letters..." —Effie ZilchMonday, April 20th, 7:30pm–9:30pm • Feldman’s BooksIn true Feldman’s tradition, we gather on 4/20 for an evening of poetry, music, and conversation.We are honored to welcome Willis Barnstone, a towering figure in world literature at the remarkable age of 98. Poet, translator, and religious scholar, Barnstone has carried voices across centuries—bringing into English the works of Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda, Rainer Maria Rilke, Antonio Machado, Wang Wei, and ancient fragments from Sappho and Heraclitus into living, original poetry.The evening will focus on Barnstone’s African Bestiary, his translations of Sappho, and Sonnets to Orpheus.From postwar Greece to Buenos Aires during the Dirty War, from the Cultural Revolution in China to lifelong literary friendships, Barnstone’s life is itself a poem—one that continues to unfold before us.We are also thrilled to feature Effie Zilch—the house band of Feldman’s Books—featuring Steve Wyreman and Evan Barcenas. Expect an evening where poetry and music  converge. This will be a true community gathering: storytelling, song, and shared presence.Admission: $25 suggested donation – Limited to approximately 70 guests with a mix of seated and standing room – ~30 tickets available on Eventbrite – Remaining tickets available at the doorCopies of Barnstone’s books will be available for purchase, with all book proceeds going to the author.Come celebrate the enduring mystery of poetry. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/menlo-park/an-evening-with-willis-barnstone-and-effie-zilch/100001987018867923 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, Entertainment, Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 28.52, max: 28.52, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Menlo Park - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Feldman's Books, Curtis Street, Menlo Park, CA, USA - **lat**: 37.451987 - **long**: -122.183769 - **full address**: Feldman's Books, Curtis Street, Menlo Park, CA, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/12d1ac8515f8412d3e013cd6816186416b76d46598e30c699b98dcca01e236fd-rimg-w490-h326-dcd4d4d6-gmir.jpg?v=1775723293 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch being held? - **A:** An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch takes place on Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Feldman's Books, Curtis Street, Menlo Park, CA, USA, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch? - **A:** Tickets for An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch are priced at USD 29 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 29 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch? - **A:** An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch is organized by Feldman's Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** An Evening with Willis Barnstone & Effie Zilch is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Menlo Park, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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