Embracing all that winter represents, this edition of the Bloom Stage rounds out the series’ season by inviting you to contemplate awe and wonder—and the subtleties between these related emotions—through storytelling, poetry, live music, and art.

From a field of frost flowers to a fireside toast, from a cozy kitchen to a bone-chilling bluff, from city sidewalks to the silent stars, rediscover a reverence for mystery and the warmth of connection.

Join us as our performers summon winter’s breath and stir the timeless, the ordinary, and the remarkable into joy that flows like jazz—playful, profound, and sometimes unexpected—where every shared breath lingers like a tune and reminds us of our essential, collective spark.

Admission is free (donations appreciated) and refreshments are served - so come fill your cup and settle in for an evening to BLOOM!

More about the Bloom Stage

The Bloom Stage brings a blend of storytelling, poetry, music, and art to the stage in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and beyond. The series is produced quarterly at the Walnut House by storyteller and personal coach Kara J. Kemp with assistance from poet and writer Kory Wells and partnership with Poetry in the Boro. Kemp is the current Performer Laureate of Murfreesboro, and Wells is a former Poet Laureate of the city.

About the venue

Housed in a gorgeously refurbished historic building in downtown Murfreesboro, the Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut Street, takes immense pride in offering an incredible event experience that leaves a lasting impression. Nearby street parking is available at no charge.

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