Join us for a special edition of Poetry in the Boro, co-sponsored by our friends at Photography Connect Murfreesboro, on Sunday evening, August 28, when poet Marie Harris and photographer Charter Weeks will share their work and discuss the role of the artist in advocating for both the self and others in response to socio-political…
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Special Aug. 25 event: Bloom Stage “Lessons Learned”
Join the next Bloom Stage collaboration on August 25, 2022, with Lessons Learned: Fables to Folklore and Forces of Nature. This show will take place at the Walnut House, 116 N Walnut Street (off the square in downtown Murfreesboro). Doors at 6:30 pm with wine and light refreshments, and the show starts at 7 pm….
Submit Your Poems, Photos, and Visual Art to Our 2023 Wall Calendar!
The Poetry in the Boro team is excited to announce our third annual Arts Calendar. For our 2023 calendar, we’re partnering with the Rutherford Arts Alliance, an independent, nonprofit arts advocacy group created to identify, unite and promote arts, culture, and heritage throughout Rutherford County, Tennessee. The 2023 calendar will feature poetry and visual art…
SHIFT publication party and our February open mic – NEW DATE
Update: Due to the severe weather forecasted, this event has been postponed one week, to February 24. Celebrate the newest issue of SHIFT, MTSU Write’s literary magazine—or share some writing of your own—with MTSU Write and Poetry in the Boro on Thursday evening, February 1724. Doors open for mingling and refreshments at 5:30 PM. We’ll…
Join us for the Bloom Stage “About Time” show Feb. 10
Poetry in the Boro is delighted to partner with the Bloom Stage for About Time, a multigenre storytelling show. Whether you have nothing but time, are into time travel, or feel time marching on, something in this show’s sure to speak to you! About Time will feature the poems and stories of Darius Lewis, Brandon…
It’s time to order your 2022 calendars!
We’re thrilled to announce that our 2nd annual poetry and arts calendar, a collaboration with Photography Connect Murfreesboro, is now available for pre-orders. The calendar features the photography, poetry, and haiku of over 40 creatives from the middle Tennessee area – most from Murfreesboro, and all connected to our creative community. These are high quality…
Early Summer Happenings
Happy summer, everyone! We are taking off the month of June and plan to resume our reading and open mic events in July. Most likely we’ll meet the 2nd Sunday evening of July at an outdoor venue, but this is not yet confirmed, so watch our website for more info. In the meantime, don’t forget…
Submit Your Poems and Photos for Our 2022 Calendar!
The Poetry in the Boro team is excited to announce our second annual Arts Calendar. For our 2022 calendar, we are partnering with Photography Connect Murfreesboro, a group that promotes photography and connects area photographers and photo enthusiasts throughout Murfreesboro and the middle Tennessee area. The wall calendar will feature poetry and photography by poets…
Poetry in the Boro Announces Haiku for Healing Project
Poetry in the Boro has launched a new project to help Rutherford County and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities remember, heal, and grieve in the wake of the pandemic. “Haiku for Healing” invites anyone who lives in the area to submit information about a loved one lost to COVID-19. A team of area poets will use…
February Event: Virtual Open Mic and Featured Poet Britton Shurley
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, Feb. 14. An open mic will follow a short feature by poet Britton Shurley. We’ll be starting at 6:45 Central time so you can connect early and chat with friends. Bring your favorite snack or beverage!…