It’s been described as embarrassing, clichéd or “unhelpful singsong.” Many poets dislike it too, but it’s a style they’ve learned from each other.
If you walk by the Fenario Gallery on the first Saturday of the month, you will see someone gesturing passionately on a small corner stage. Colorful artwork adorns each wall and an engaged crowd sits ...
Maya Angelou, considered one of the best poets in history, signs copies of "Maya Angelou: Letter to My Daughter" at Barnes & Noble in Union Square on October 30, 2008 in New York City. Poetry is a ...
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, poetry took center stage in Amador County as families, students, and community members gathered ...
With 20 eighth graders circled around her in the Aspen Middle School library Wednesday afternoon, Mercedez Holtry introduced herself by performing three poems. The first was about her name — ...
The Ancient City Poets group that's been a bright light on the city's literary scene for more than a decade is gearing up to begin the way they started: with live performances throughout the community ...
The organizers of RED4NC and Speak Up! have teamed up for a female poetry event that will entertain, provoke and inspire. The performance is part of the N.C. Arts Council 50th anniversary celebration.