Full Title: "Arts Council combines poetry, photography in upcoming exhibit; how to enter, view it (via Shelby Star)" Shelby, NC. In a joining of poetry and photos, the Cleveland County Arts Council will be hosting a unique exhibit and poetry reading next month and is seeking entries from the community. “Unseen and Overlooked, an aerial … Continue reading Arts Council combines poetry, photography in upcoming exhibit (via Shelby Star)
Additional Info: Louder than Life High School Poetry Competition. Information courtesy, YouTube
The first poetry collection from Chris Forrest is filled with insightful musings on what it means to be human. Accomplished musician and writer Chris Forrest, aka Exetera, has released his debut poetry collection, Destination Nowhere. The collection accompanies Chris’ third music project, Connected Disconnection, which is being released in November. Combined, these projects go to showcase Chris’ versatility … Continue reading Musician and poet Chris Forrest publishes bracing debut work of poetry, Destination Nowhere (via L.A. Weekly)
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Full Title: "The Open Window, A New Poetry Book That Will Take On A Journey Of Self-Discovery, Faith, And Healing (via Benzinga)" Author and poet, Constantine Perantinides, announces the release of his latest poetry book, The Open Window. This book offers an extensive journey of poems that describe of self-discovery, healing, and transformation. The Open Window … Continue reading The Open Window: A New Poetry Book of Self-Discovery, Faith and Healing (via Benzinga)
Additional Info: Button Poetry showcases the power and diversity of voices in the poetry community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden poetry's audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of cultural appreciation for the art form. Information courtesy, YouTube
This article details the event which took place on August 5, 2023. If Valduvino Gonçalves lived in his dream world and could change anything about Roxbury, he would add more ice cream shops. Okay, and more affordable housing and renovated school spaces. But the first thing that popped into Gonçalves’s mind was ice cream. Ice … Continue reading Roxbury Poetry Festival invites people to reimagine their neighborhood and embrace the written word (via The Boston Globe)
Additional Info: Don't miss Jay The Sage feature at The World Famous Write About Now Poetry Open Mic Night on Wednesday 8-9 in Houston. Information courtesy, YouTube
Petoskey, Michigan. After a successful four-week poetry intensive workshop in April, Sarah Snider of Poetess and Stranger in downtown Petoskey is expanding her offerings to reach even more people. “I truly believe that isolation and loneliness will tear a community apart as easily as anything else,” said Snider, who is a published poet herself. “Strong communities … Continue reading Poetess and Stranger seeks to create a poetry community in Petoskey (via Petoskey News-Review)
Additional Info: About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. We seek to showcase the power and diversity of voices in our community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to … Continue reading (Video) Keyma Flight | Cigarette Women
