Within Words We Are One
The JFK Black History Month Poetry Night will feature poets and poets laureate from around the Bay Area presenting masterfully-crafted pieces around the night’s theme: Renewal.
Joseph Room at 505 Santa Clara.
Featuring:
Jacalyn Eyvonne, Current Co-Poet Laureate of Vallejo
Dr. Genea Brice, Inaugural Poet Laureate of Vallejo
Stephen Sharpe, Current Poet Laureate of Richmond
Elaine Brown aka Poet E. Spoken, 2nd Granddaughter of Josh Halsey (1898)
Swirv Azubuike
Below are the expected dates of regular shows, barring unforeseen circumstances and federal holidays, there are many opportunities to read your poetry and hear spoken word performers in Solano County, ranging from all ages to 21+ events. Always check official Facebook pages and websites closer to the date to confirm just in case of conflicts. […]
County Fairs Special Events http://vallejopoetrysociety.org/happy-earth-day/ Open mics Benicia First Tuesday Poets meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 150 East L Street, Benicia. Come for snacks and schmoozing at 6:15. Show starts at 6:30 PM. Poetry in Notion meets on the second Saturdays from noon to 2 PM at the JFK Library in downtown […]
Our Vallejo Poets Laureate Kathleen Herrmann and Jacalyn Eyvonne will be reading at the Earth Daze Festival in Vallejo on Saturday, April 27th from 12:15 to 1:00 PM. They will also be participating in the Climate Change Ekphrastic Exhibit, Temple Arts Loft, May 25, June 1, 8, 15, 22 from 1:00-2:00 PM. Here’s a little […]
Happy National Poetry Month! Also known as National Poetry Writing Month, you can challenge yourself to write a poem every day. Academy of American Poets established the tradition in April 1996. Poetry themed holidays Special National Poetry Month Events In addition to regular open mics here are some upcoming special events in 2024 in Solano County for National Poetry […]
