CHARLOTTE, NC—March 25, 2024—The Poet’s List proudly celebrates its ten-year anniversary. Founded in 2014, the brand has grown to be a staple within the poetry community via its online news platform, a host of innovative releases and through social media. The Poet’s List is inviting its audience to join in on the celebration by submitting … Continue reading THE POET’S LIST CELEBRATES 10 YEARS!
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
Of all the many ways the literary nonprofit O, Miami has brought poetry to the city’s residents, founder and executive director P. Scott Cunningham recalls one in particular: the resurrection of José MartÃ. O, Miami bombards Miamians with poetry in April, be it with airplane banners, fake parking tickets or downtown billboards. In 2014, actor Ivan Lopez suggested a … Continue reading He filled the 305 with poetry. Now, O, Miami’s executive director is stepping down (via Miami Herald)
Additional Info: Posted to Button Poetry: November 26, 2014 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 … Continue reading (Video) Rowie Shebala | Love You Some Indians
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)
Additional Info: poetry me, please is a Spoken-word Poetry platform providing a stage for Poets to showcase their talent through creative verbal expressions. Information courtesy, YouTube
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)
Additional Info: WeSLAM's Mike Rosen performs his poem "Sheets" about eating disorders at Wesleyan University slam practice. Information courtesy, YouTube
TORI DEAL Her prose drapes her social media, teasing the depth and vulnerability of her debut poetry book, The Soul Spill. Tori Deal has spent years divulging aspects of her life via her role as a celebrated television personality (MTV's The Challenge and Are You The One?) and as a podcast host (Tori Dealing With). … Continue reading Interview: Tori Deal
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)
