Poetry reading
OCTOBER 3 DECEMBER 5
Event: Ukrainian & English language Complimentary: drinks & snacks Parking and after party are an ADD ONS on the reservation section General Audience
Join us for an inspiring Poetry Reading Night — a warm and welcoming gathering for everyone who loves poetry. This special event features an open microphone where guests are invited to share their favorite poems or original works. Whether you are an experienced performer or reading aloud for the first time, your voice is welcome here. Celebrate the beauty of words, emotions, and creative expression in a supportive community atmosphere.
Bring a poem that moved you, inspired you, or helped tell your story. Listen, connect, and discover new voices and perspectives through the power of poetry. Enjoy an evening filled with creativity, reflection, and meaningful conversation. Friends, families, and poetry lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend. Come as a reader, a listener, or simply someone who appreciates art and language. Let poetry bring us together for a memorable night of shared inspiration.
Bring a poem that moved you, inspired you, or helped tell your story. Listen, connect, and discover new voices and perspectives through the power of poetry. Enjoy an evening filled with creativity, reflection, and meaningful conversation. Friends, families, and poetry lovers of all ages are encouraged to attend. Come as a reader, a listener, or simply someone who appreciates art and language. Let poetry bring us together for a memorable night of shared inspiration.
LIUDMYLA PULIAIEVA LVIV
Liudmyla Viktorivna Puliaieva is a librarian, journalist, and writer. She was born in Lviv, where she lives and works today. She serves as the Head of the Department of Sociocultural Activities and Community Relations at the Lviv Regional Library for Youth named after Roman Ivanychuk.
She also contributes as a freelance author to the newspapers *Vysokyi Zamok*, *Gal-Info*, and *Den*. She is a member of the National Union of Writers of Ukraine. Her creative portfolio includes ten published books, primarily poetry, along with works of short prose. She has also participated in numerous collective anthologies and literary almanacs.
She has several hobbies. She collects angel figurines made of ceramic, wool, and various other materials. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she returned to one of her long-standing passions — embroidery. Throughout the quarantine year of 2020, she embroidered 31 paintings. A few months after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, she began painting by numbers; she has completed about 30 such works. Today, all the walls of her apartment are decorated with these embroidered and painted artworks.
She loves traveling and feels the fullest sense of life while on the road.
Since the beginning of the full-scale war, she has been keeping a “war diary” on her Facebook page. Every evening, she starts her post with a number marking the days since February 24, 2022, followed by the phrase “I am from Ukraine.” She then briefly describes the events of the day and always ends by thanking God and the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
NADIA KRAT LVIV
As of today, contemporary Ukrainian literature is powerfully represented by writers such as Serhiy Zhadan, whose works vividly capture modern life, conflict, and resilience in Ukraine. The legacy of Lina Kostenko continues to inspire readers through her profound lyrical poetry and unwavering moral stance. These authors together reflect the diversity and strength of Ukrainian literature in the 21st century. Their voices speak to both national identity and universal human experience, making them widely respected in contemporary culture.
OLGA KHODATSKA KUIV
Olha Khodatska is a member of the National Union of Writers of Ukraine and the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, a laureate of the International Literary Prize in Social and Fiction Literature named after V. Vynnychenko (2019), and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education and Pedagogical Sciences. She serves as Deputy Head of the Kyiv *Prosvita* Society, is an educator, and a Peace Ambassador.
Her creative credo:
“Goal + Action = Success.”
The author’s creative portfolio includes the poetry collection *Beautiful Moments of My Soul* (2016), the short story book *The Shore of Faith, Hope, and Love* (2020), the collection of poetry and songs *Black Coffee with the Nectar of Love* (2025), as well as many other poetic and prose works published in literary almanacs and journals.