Salina, KS The 2024 edition of the Salina Spring Poetry Series is also the series 40th anniversary, and this year's lineup of poets has just been announced. At 7 p.m. each Tuesday throughout the month of April, Red Fern Booksellers at 106 S. Santa Fe Ave. will be hosting readings from one of the five … Continue reading Salina Spring Poetry Series celebrates 40th anniversary with five poet readings in April (via Salina Journal)
Full Title: "This Toronto spoken word show serves as a beacon of hope for those struggling with mental health in the Black community (via Now Toronto)" This Toronto spoken word poet is shedding light on the importance of having conversations surrounding Black mental health in a new stage production. Created by award-winning producer, playwright, poet … Continue reading Toronto spoken word show serves those struggling with mental health in the Black community (via Now Toronto)
Full Title: "Amanda Gorman & Jan Vogler To Be Featured In An Evening Of Poetry And Bach At Carnegie Hall (via Broadway World)" History-making Presidential inaugural poet and bestselling author Amanda Gorman and internationally acclaimed cellist Jan Vogler share the stage for the first time at Stern Auditorium / Perelman Stage at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, February … Continue reading Poet, Amanda Gorman & Cellist, Jan Vogler at Carnegie Hall (via Broadway World)
Full Title: "'Who I am on stage is who I am in real life': Art & Soul's jus Will blends poetry, humor (via Indianapolis Star) About 20 years ago, Will King III hovered over the sign-in list at an open mic. He scanned the stage names, realizing he didn't have one himself. So he thought … Continue reading Art & Soul’s jus Will blends poetry, humor (via Indianapolis Star)
Full Title: "Grammy Awards: Winners List (via Hollywood Reporter)" Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, SZA and Billie Eilish were among the winners at the 2024 Grammy Awards, which were handed out Sunday in 94 categories. The awards were presented in two separate ceremonies taking place in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the 2024 Grammy Premiere Ceremony, held at … Continue reading J. Ivy Wins Grammy at the 66th Annual Awards Ceremony (via Hollywood Reporter)
Whether rich or poor, male or female, from any background and across all ages, at the end of life the same fears and preoccupations arise. What will happen to me after I die? Will my family cope? How will I be remembered? These are familiar questions for Rekha Vijayshankar. As a palliative care nurse who … Continue reading The nurse who helps dying patients write poetry (via The Telegraph)
People filled the corridor-like room of Flagstaff Brewing Company, and one by one, they took to the mic in the corner of the bar that held the attention of many. Words of peach trees, passion, birth, grief and the impact of poetry on one’s life flowed out of lips, through the mic and into the … Continue reading Written worlds: Poet Brews fosters connections through the spoken word (Via Arizona Daily Sun)
Writers, poets, photographers — or anyone with a story to tell or image to share about the Marine Corps — have until Jan. 15 to submit an entry for the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s annual awards program. The competition is open to work across 18 categories from civilians and service members in any branch. Prizes … Continue reading Awards program recognizes Marine Corps art, from poetry to combat photography (via Stars and Stripes)
2023’s poetry landscape was emboldened; with many poets finding their feet planted and their path focused like never before. Events resurfaced: (see: Mass Poetry Festival); milestones were reached (see: Poetry's Biggest Night); and poets used their voices to reconcile with both self and others (see: Wayne's Attempt). 2023 saw many poets finally catching a glimpse … Continue reading 2023 Poetry Wrap: Year in Review
Poet & Spoken Word Artiste, Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr. has released his sophomore album titled, ‘Wonder’. The album, which took a little over year to finalize features artists of diverse backgrounds. Mr. David Dontoh, one of Ghana’s leading actors features on "Sense For Sale," a blunt introspective record gracefully woven by the talents of the two … Continue reading Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr. Releases Sophomore Album [Press Release] (via Fredua-Agyeman)
