A Calendar of Edgar Allan Poe Bicentennial Events

This article at GMA News contains a nicely laid out schedule of most known Edgar Allan Poe events open to the public in January and beyond. Some of these are repeats of large scale celebrations and commemorations I previously mentioned in this post. However, the GMA News article contains quite a few others not merely confined to the dates around the actual birth of Mr. Poe (January 19th). Large numbers of events are planned for old haunts of the bleak author: Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, and Richmond. I'm not sure why the article has everything for Richmond crossed out. Surely, the city hasn't canceled all Poe related celebrations?

What this list shows better than anything else is that there's something for everyone in this year of Poe. Lectures from prominent scholars, readings, film showings, wine tastings, and many types of performances constitute the aura of remembrance certain to be lit this month in the United States and across the world. A number of events are set later this year, mostly in Baltimore, around the time of Poe's death in early October. According to the list, the public will be able to attend a new funeral service for Poe and view a replica of his body, among other things, this fall.

Check back for further updates about Edgar Allan Poe bicentennial events throughout the year. I fully intend to advertise as many as possible, wherever they are, no matter how big or small. If you are planning an event in your area, feel free to e-mail me (grimblogger at gmail dot com) and I will gladly post my own list of "lesser known" Poe gatherings across the US and abroad!

-Grim Blogger