Bard and Broadside: North Central Florida Poetry Festival
- When: Saturday, April 13, 2024, 1:00 pm
- Location: Various locations in Gainesville, FL
- Cost: FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted
Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival is bringing together the North Central Florida community and artists for collaborative sessions that will help you discover a new way to use your words. In addition to workshops, poetry events, and youth activities, you will learn how American Poet, Natalie J. Graham explores strategies to enrich art.
All events are first come, first served and FREE and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Saturday, April 13
1:00-3:00 pm | WORD SLAY
"Standing On Words" Teen Spoken-Word Poetry & Monologue Competition
Alachua County Library District’s Headquarters 401 E University Ave, Gainesville, FL
Saturday April 13
2:00 - 4:00 pm | Cancer Awareness Poetry Slam From Diagnosis to Survivorship
Oakview Community Center 810 NW 8th Ave. Gainesville, FL.
Saturday, April 13
6:00 pm | Swamp Berry Jam
North Central Florida Poetry Slam Gainesville Florida's Inaugural Poetry Slam
Featuring Some of the Nation's Best Slam Poets
5 Star Event Center 534 N Main St. Gainesville, FL.
Sunday, April 14
1:00-3:00 pm | Poetry Workshop with Special Guest Poet NATALIE J. GRAHAM
Join us at on Sunday, April 16th, 1-3 PM at Alachua County Library District’s Headquarters for a free poetry workshop by award-winning poet Natalie J. Graham
401 E Univ. Ave, Gainesville
Sunday, April 14
4:00-5:00 pm | Poetry Reading and Book Signing by Special Guest Poet NATALIE J. GRAHAM at Alachua County Library District's Headquaters
Meet NATALIE J. GRAHAM on Sunday, April 14th, 4-5 PM at Alachua County Library District’s Headquarters. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited - arrive early!
- Flier: poetryfest.pdf
- Website: www.artspeaksgnv.org
- Category: Family Fun, Shows, Movies & Concerts, Free
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