The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival is hosting an Open Mic on October 10, 2024 in downtown Kalamazoo, at the First Congregational Church. The event takes place from 6-8pm. Although we are (obviously) going for a spooky theme, the work you share does not need to be spooky in nature! However, costumes are greatly encouraged! Come along, […]
FREE Tickets are first come first serve, they can be reserved here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1042507507017?aff=oddtdtcreator Facilitator: Susan Blackwell Ramsey Workshop Description: There’s nothing greater than the feeling of having finished a poem, yet we’re often disappointed on rereading it. This workshop argues that this moment is where the real fun begins, that we should be grateful for […]
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 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 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 […]
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: Who walked beside you when life felt heavy? Who made you feel seen, […]
