We will temporarily not be hosting any events or programs as we reevaluate our programming in order to determine how to best serve our community during this continued pandemic. Thank you.
Check back next year, in 2023, for new and improved events and programs.
Previous Events
Partial funding for these events was provided by:
- a grant from the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council;
- a grant from Arizona Humanities funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; and
- a grant from Arizona Commission on the Arts, which receives support from the State of Arizona and the National Endowment for the Arts.
GAME NIGHT
Friday, May 6, 2022
8:00pm – 9:00pm MST
BOOK BANTER
Thursday, May 19, 2022
8:00pm – 9:00pm MST
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Saturday, May 21, 2022
8:00pm – 9:00pm MST
Reaching Through The Screen 2021: Virtual Poetry Festival (RTTS)
was our first ever virtual poetry festival, and it was an international success!
We had poets of all ages from around the United States and from around world come together
to celebrate the power of poetry!
There was a YOUTH poetry competition on June 10, 2021, and an 18+ poetry competition on June 11, 2021, with a total of $350 in cash prizes given away to the top three poets in each competition!
Congrats to all who participated and to our winners!
Friday, April 9th
Flowers in Bloom
Social Experience
What a wonderful time we had!
From California, to Arizona, to Mississippi, to Maryland, to Florida, we had people from all over the United States come together to play games, meet new people, write some poetry, and have a ton of fun!
Join us next month on May 7th for the next one!
Saturday, April 10th
SPEAK POET SATURDAY
Special Edition
Speak Poet Saturday is our monthly interview with AWESOME ARTISTS! This month, for National Poetry Month, we had our first ever panel discussion, welcoming the 2019, 2020, and 2021 Arizona State Poetry Slam Champions to talk about writing during a pandemic and more.
Thursday, April 22nd
Earth Day Writing Workshop
& open mic
with Suzanne Sosnowski
Get in touch with Mother Nature and connect with yourself, others, and this wonderful home we call EARTH during this 45-minute writing workshop!
Then, join us for the Open Mic! For all ages. Share your poems, songs, jokes, and other talents. Performances related to EARTH and earthly things are welcomed and encouraged.
Saturday, May 1st
Speak Poet Saturday
Youth Leadership Committee Special Edition
Speak Poet Saturday is our monthly interview with AWESOME ARTISTS!
This month, for we are celebrating YOUTH Leading YOUTH, with our second panel discussion featuring members from the Youth Leadership Committee.
Tuesday, May 4th
6:00pm -7:30pm MST
Poetry Workshop
with Tristan Marshell and Stacy Renee Eden
Want to work with and learn from the best?
Join two Poetry Slam Champions and write a new poem, improve an existing one, or learn how to make your poem come alive through your performance.
Friday, May 7th
6:00pm -7:30pm MST
FOOD AND FAMILY
- Special Mother's Day CRAFTING workshop
Come make something special for the mommas in your life at this fun, interactive, crafting workshop centered around two of the greatest things – Food & Family!
AND… If you are a momma, come make something special for yourself – with some self-care special crafting.
ALL are welcome. ALL ages.
Tuesday, May 18th
6:00pm – 7:30pm MST
perfecting your performance Workshop
with Jordan Bubin AKA Naughty A. Mouse
Join this Poetry Slam Champion to write a new poem, improve an existing one, or learn how to make your poem come alive through your performance.
Thursday, May 21
6:00pm – 7:30pm MST
Preparing to compete
with Jordan Bubin AKA Naughty A. Mouse
Join this educator and artist as she provides 1-on-1 coaching to anyone planning to compete in our upcoming youth and 18+ poetry competitions. Sign up for your 30-45 min. session.
Youth: June 10, 2021
18*: June 11, 2021
