If you haven't already heard, VCU is hosting "Larry Levis: A Celebration," a three-day celebration of Levis and his work featuring readings and panel discussions 9/22, 9/23, and 9/24. Events will be held at James Branch Cabell Library and at Grace Street Theater. More information can be found here, and the conference program is here. More information on Larry Levis can be found at these sites:

Contemporary Authors Online (VCU-only)
Obituary in The New York Times
Poets.org
Wikipedia