Air Poetry
THIS EVENT IS FREE!
What is Air Poetry?
A poetry and music performance event, complete with open mic, DJ, and refreshments.
The event takes place outdoors at Kazoo Books located at 2413 Parkview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 on August 23, 2025 from 4-6pm.
Featured performers are local musician Jessica Ivey, local poet Markeva Love, and local flash fiction writer Laura Citino.
This event is hosted by The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival in partnership with Kazoo Books.
The event will also feature the unveiling of a limited run of t shirts, featuring poetry written by clients and staff at YWCA Kalamazoo. All proceeds from the t shirt sales will be donated to the YWCA.
Kalamazoo Poetry Festival- https://kalamazoopoetryfestival.com/
Kazoo Books- https://kazoobooks.com/
Performer Bios:
Jessica ‘Jess’ Ivey is a vocalist, songwriter, teaching artist, DJ and vocal producer from the West side of Detroit. Jess’ vocal style is an expressive blend of alternative R&B, gospel and melodic Hip-Hop. A classically trained vocalist and student of Black music, Jess blends her various musical influences in a multi-faceted one woman show with vulnerability at the center of all her live performances. She got her start performing live shows and recording music with Last Gasp Collective and just released a single entitled “Winter Bourbon”. For more information visit singgjess.com
I’m Markeva Love. I Graduated from Adrian College Spring of 2021 where I obtained my dual bachelor’s degree in Biology & Philosophy. I am a Health Educator for the Kalamazoo County Health Department. Born and raised in Kalamazoo MI, I am an avid reader, who enjoys fitness, travel and the occasional game night with family and friends. I’m passionate about quality, innovation and creativity that helps to improve both community as well as the lives of those that make it. I’ve had the pleasure of partnering with several organizations here in South West Michigan through featuring and emceeing. I love the performing arts and being an artist who embraces vulnerability and has found my voice and strength in it. I look forward to continuing my writing and sharing it with the world.
Laura Citino is a writer and book artist from Kalamazoo, Michigan. Her work explores regional identity, surrealism, rural mythologies, and the mundane apocalypse in the Great Lakes and American Rust Belt. http://www.topophiliacproject.com/