Elizabeth Sobol

Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) is an outdoor amphitheater located in Saratoga Springs, NY. The center is situated in a 2,400-acre park preserve surrounded by hiking trails, geysers, and natural mineral springs. SPAC hosts performances by resident companies such as The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, the Freihofer's Saratoga Jazz Festival, and concerts by Live Nation. The center also offers imaginative programming such as Caffè Lena @ SPAC and initiatives in culinary, literary, healing, and visual arts. SPAC is a 501c3 charitable organization, and donations and proceeds from fundraising events benefit the center's thriving education program, community outreach efforts, and the vibrancy of its programming.

The Academy of American Poets is an organization that supports American poets and promotes the appreciation of contemporary poetry. The Academy of American Poets was founded by Marie Bullock and is based in New York, NY. The company host an annual gala celebration featuring actors, dancers, artists, musicians, and public figures sharing their favorite poems on one stage. The organization also features poetry from previous issues on their website.