Poetry Reading by Bonnie Naradzay, Jim Smith and Claire McGoff

Bonnie Naradzay presents poems from her new collection, *Invited to the Feast*, in a reading with fellow poets Jim Smith and Claire McGoff. Naradzay’s work has been praised for its vivid engagement with contemporary life and its broad range. McGoff’s debut collection is *From These Outskirts*; her poems have appeared in *Image Magazine*, *Innisfree Poetry Journal*, and *Beyond Words Literary Magazine*, as well as the winter-poetry anthology *Snowdrops* from Wingless Dreamer. Smith is the author of the first collection *The Boxwood Maze*.

The reading will be followed by a reception and book signing, with discounted parking available after 6:00 p.m.

When: Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Showtimes: Reading at 7:00 p.m.; book signing and reception at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: Free and open to the public

Registration: Arts Club members should use the member RSVP. Nonmembers may RSVP for up to two guests. Guests must be registered.

Lineup: Bonnie Naradzay, Jim Smith, and Claire McGoff

Books: Naradzay will read from *Invited to the Feast*. McGoff is the author of *From These Outskirts*, and Smith is the author of *The Boxwood Maze*.

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

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

Support: The program receives support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, with additional support from the National Endowment for the Arts.