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January Workshop: Tasleem Jamila, Echoes of Abundance: A Journey Through Sound and Poetic Affirmation

First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Workshop details and facilitator are forthcoming. January Workshop FREE Tickets are first come first serve, they can be reserved once the Eventbrite page becomes available in late November. Facilitator: Tasleem Jamila  Workshop Title:  Echoes of Abundance: A Journey Through Sound and Poetic Affirmation Workshop Description: Echoes of Abundance invites participants to immerse themselves in the […]

Community Read and Mixer

Northside Association for Community Development 612 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Community Read and Mixer This event functions similar to an open mic in the way that there will be a sign-up sheet at the beginning of the event, and each reader will have 3-5 minutes to read a piece. The catch is that this piece must be a work in progress. The Emcee will introduce […]

Ekphrastic Poetry and Art Making Event

Move With Joy 1103 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Ekphrastic Poetry Event Come make artwork inspired by the theme "Gratitude". KPF is so grateful for our Kalamazoo community, and is excited to see what you create! This event is hosted by Dream Scene Placemaking of Kalamazoo at Move With Joy Studio, and sponsored by Kalamazoo Poetry Festival. Dreamscene will be facilitating art making, and […]

February Workshop: Sarah Steele, For Those Who Have Walked Beside Us

Northside Association for Community Development 612 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Workshop details and facilitator are forthcoming. February Workshop FREE Tickets are first come first serve, they can be reserved once the Eventbrite page becomes available in late November. Facilitator: Sarah Steele Workshop Name: For Those Who Have Walked Beside Us Workshop Description: Attendees will walk through a process of reflection, thinking about the people who […]

March Workshop in Partnership With Fire: Tasleem Jamila, Gratitude Through the Divine Lens: Exploring Sacred Poetry

Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative 1249 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

March Workshop in Partnership With Fire *The event is meant for individuals 18-25 years of age.  FREE Tickets are first come first serve, they can be reserved here:  BLANK Facilitator: Tasleem Jamila Workshop Name: Gratitude Through the Divine Lens: Exploring Sacred Poetry Workshop Description: In this workshop, participants will explore gratitude as a spiritual practice […]

March Workshop: Markeva Love, Worth The Detour

First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Workshop details and facilitator are forthcoming. March Workshop FREE Tickets are first come first serve, they can be reserved once the Eventbrite page becomes available in late November. Facilitator: Markeva Love Workshop Name: Worth The Detour Workshop Description: “Hindsight is 20/20 and it’s easy to get caught up in the things we think we want/ […]

Celebration of Community Poets

Northside Association for Community Development 612 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

The Celebration of Community Poets The Celebration of Community Poets is a yearly event hosted by the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival as a part of our National Poetry Month Festival Week. The Celebration combines multiple organization partnerships, and ten plus local poets and musicians who share one original piece each. The Celebration is also where the […]

Your Turn Open Mic

Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative 1249 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Your Turn Open Mic Join Fire and Kalamazoo Poetry Festival for The Magic Open Mic, hosted by Great Dane. Come early if you think you want to read! Accessibility: - This even strives to be SCENT-FREE. Please consider leaving perfumes and fragrances at home. - Wheelchair access through the entrance on Portage Street.

Craft Talk

First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Craft Talk Featured Poets Denise Miller and Aaron Coleman participate in a Craft Talk moderated by KPF board member Nancy Nott. The poets will discuss their writing process and thoughts on poetry and writing in general. There is no way to describe where the conversation will lead, so come check it out! Accessibility: - This […]

Featured Readers Finale & Reception

First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Featured Poets Aaron Coleman and Denise Miller will each read their work for 25 minutes. The Finale Read will be followed by a reception catered by Kalamazoo local JaRay Reese. Come down, hear some beautiful poetry, and partake in some merry-making and networking after the event.  Accessibility: - This even strives to be SCENT-FREE. Please […]