Come listen to some poetry—or share some writing of your own—at Poetry in the Boro, co-sponsored by the RAA and MTSU Write, on Sunday evening, June 4. We’ll be welcoming feature Angel Hu, the new Tennessee Youth Poet Laureate–who happens to be from Murfreesboro!
EVENT DETAILS
We’ll be outdoors at the Old Fort Park Pavilion, which is located between Kids Castle and the tennis courts on Golf Ln. Google-map the “Old Fort Park Trailhead” for the most accurate location. Park between the tennis courts and the pavilion, or in the lots just across Golf Ln. The pavilion has a ramp for accessibility. “Doors” open at 5:30 PM. We’ll have a few munchies, but feel free to bring your own snacks or dinner! After the feature, there’s time to mingle before our open mic time begins.
Image courtesy Angel Hu, Tennessee Youth Poet Laureate.
Angel Hu is a rising senior at Central Magnet School. Apart from poetry, she also loves discovering new music, thinking about the planets and the stars, and playing the violin. She aspires to explore the intersections between the sciences and humanities and use writing as a means of finding her voice.
IN THE EVENT OF EXTREME WEATHER, CHECK SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS @poetryintheboro on Facebook or Instagram, or their Milkshake site at msha.ke/poetryintheboro for the latest information before you come.
ABOUT THE OPEN MIC
Readers can share poetry or spoken word: 2 pieces or 4 minutes, whichever comes first. Reading a favorite poem by another writer is fine, too. Signs up for the open mic will occur on site.
All styles of poetry and spoken word are welcome. Because we’ll be in a public venue this time, please plan to keep your pieces “PG-13.”
CHALLENGE WORDS
Here are the challenge words, chosen by last month’s audience. If you like, write a new piece to share that includes one, some, or ALL of these words:
sugar | begonia | conglomerate | magnolia | spontaneity | crunch | swig | charge | wriggle | bifurcate
For additional information, see poetryintheboro.org.
Image made in Canva
Banner image credit unsplash.com/@jan_huber
