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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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: - […]

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 […]

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. […]