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, […]
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 […]
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/ […]
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 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.
