Aesthetic Illusions: An Afternoon of Poetry and Literary Prose By Randall Horton at the Garde
Aesthetic Illusions: An Afternoon of Poetry and Literary Prose By Randall Horton at the Garde brings together literature, music, and conversation for an engaging exploration of creativity and human experience. The event features Randall Horton, Ph.D., Professor of English at the University of New Haven, whose work examines themes of identity, place, community, and personal transformation through poetry and prose.
The afternoon begins with a reading from Horton’s acclaimed work, Definition of Place, offering audiences an opportunity to hear selections reflecting on the relationships among people, memory, and the environments they inhabit. Following the reading, the ensemble Radical Reversal will perform music from its latest release, Aesthetic Illusions, blending jazz, spoken word, and contemporary performance into an immersive artistic experience.
This program is ideal for readers, writers, music lovers, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of literature and the arts. The event concludes with a question-and-answer session, giving attendees the opportunity to engage directly with Horton and the members of Radical Reversal about their work, creative process, and artistic influences.
Additional Details
- Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time: 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Featured Guest: Randall Horton, Ph.D.
- Professor of English at the University of New Haven
Program Highlights
- Reading from Definition of Place
- Performance by Radical Reversal
- Music from the ensemble’s latest release, Aesthetic Illusions
- Audience Q&A session
Themes Explored
- Identity
- Community
- Place
- Artistic expression
- Literature and music
- Human experience
Featured Ensemble
- Radical Reversal
- Performance blending jazz, poetry, and spoken word
- Suitable for literature enthusiasts, music fans, students, and lifelong learners
- Event concludes with audience discussion and questions for the presenters
