A true American icon, Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In 2025, Judy published Sometimes It’s Heaven: Poems of Love, Loss, and Redemption, a compilation of poetry that captures the ethereal and inspiring nature of her artistry in an all-new way. Biographical and relatable, Sometimes It’s Heaven is a must-read for fans of poetry and fans of Collins, old and new. In its third year, In Conversation brings together seasoned interviewer André Bernard, former Vice President of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, with innovative thinkers and influential voices whose contributions shape our culture today.