Category Archives: Gregory Corso

Another Night at Columbia: Allen Ginsberg in 1995, Standing Room Only

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Andrew Epstein

  Today is Allen Ginsberg’s birthday, and it brought to mind a memorable evening in 1995, one of a handful of times I had the pleasure of meeting the amazing Ginsberg himself: a night when I was partially responsible for … Continue reading →

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David Kirby on a Wild Allen Ginsberg Reading

Posted on March 11, 2015 by Andrew Epstein

                  Over the past few months, the 92nd St. Y has been hosting a “75 at 75” series, which asks authors to select and respond to a recording from the 92Y Poetry Center’s … Continue reading →

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William S. Burroughs to Frank O’Hara: Drop Dead

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Andrew Epstein

William S. Burroughs was born one hundred years ago today.  In honor of his centennial, there has been a great deal of activity in Burroughs-land, including a series of events in various cities, with a big centenary conference getting underway … Continue reading →

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