Poet Lore, the nation’s oldest continuously published poetry journal celebrated its 120th anniversary on November 14, according to The Writer’s Center press release. John Balaban, Gary Fincke, and Myra Sklarew were three poets scheduled to read at the fete. The celebration stands tall in an economic climate that has shuttered larger publications and continues to threaten many others. Co-Executive editor Jody Bolz said, “Poetry may not be regarded as culturally central, but it’s still what people turn to at the most important moments in their lives. At every life-cycle ritual—from naming ceremonies to funerals—the language of poetry speaks to us and speaks for us. As editors, our role is to connect poets and readers, building upon Poet Lore’s 120-year-long record of literary discovery.” Since 1987, Poet Lore has been published by The Writer’s Center in Bethesda, MD.