Poetry Reading by Bonnie Naradzay, Jim Smith and Claire McGoff

Bonnie Naradzay presents poems from her new collection, *Invited to the Feast*, in an evening with fellow poets Jim Smith and Claire McGoff. Naradzay’s work has been praised for its vivid engagement with contemporary life and its broad emotional and stylistic range.

McGoff will share work from her debut collection, *From These Outskirts*. Her poems have appeared in *Image Magazine*, *Innisfree Poetry Journal*, and *Beyond Words Literary Magazine*, as well as the anthology *Snowdrops*. Smith is the author of his first collection, *The Boxwood Maze*. A reception and book signing will follow the reading.

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Showtimes: Poetry reading at 7:00 PM; book signing and reception at 8:00 PM

Lineup: Bonnie Naradzay, Jim Smith, and Claire McGoff

Tickets: Free

Registration: Arts Club members should RSVP through the member registration option. Non-members may register with a limit of two guests. All guests must be registered.

Venue: Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I Street NW, Washington, DC 20006

Parking: Discounted parking is available after 6:00 PM. Parking is free for members who present a membership card.

Support: The program is supported in part by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.