Bloom Stage proudly announces the first show in its 2026 series, “A Place for All Voices.” Produced in both Murfreesboro and historic Rugby, Tennessee, this show will invite audience members to reflect on the impact of all creative communities through an entertaining evening of live performance and art. The show also serves as a release…
With us having to cancel our January event, we are really missing y’all! Join us to listen to some poetry—or share some writing of your own—at Poetry in the Boro at Dapper Owl on Sunday evening, February 22, 2026. Poetry in the Boro regular Carson Elliot will be our feature (rescheduled from January). Read more…
Update: Our January 25 event is cancelled due to the winter weather, but we’re glad to report that we’ve rescheduled Carson as our feature on Sunday evening, February 22. We’ll have full details posted soon. Y’all stay warm and safe! — Join us to listen to some poetry—or share some writing of your own—at Poetry…
Brighten the longest night of the year by listening to some poetry—or sharing some writing of your own—at Poetry in the Boro at Dapper Owl on Sunday evening, December 21, 2025. Our feature will be poet, performance artist, and bookmaker Cheyanne Leonardo. Read more about Cheyanne below. The feature will be at 6:00, with open mic…
Bloom Stage proudly announces the next show in its 2025 series, “Secrets & Whispers.” In regular collaboration with Poetry in the Boro, this show includes co-production with Carson Elliott Kreidler. This show is built around the secrets we’ve held or created, the whispers exchanged beside the holiday punch bowl, and the quiet truths we have…
Join Poetry in the Boro in helping kick off MTSU Write’s Fall Writing Conference at a free reading and all-genre open mic on Friday evening, November 7, at 6:00 PM Central time. Registration for MTSU Write fall conference is still open. There’s even an option for “lunch and learn,” if you can only attend the…
Poetry in the Boro is delighted to be partnering once again with the Blackman High poetry club, SOUP (Society of Undiscovered Poets), for their fundraiser to benefit the Murfreesboro Rescue Mission. The event will be held on Friday evening, November 14, at 6:00 PM at the Blackman High Library, 3956 Blaze Drive, Murfreesboro. Performances include…
Do you know someone in the Rutherford County area who is or has been a caregiver for a loved one–especially a loved one with dementia? Please share this unique opportunity with them! The Rutherford Arts Alliance (RAA), in partnership with We Remember You (WRY), Bloom Stage, and Poetry in the Boro, is proud to announce…
Join us to listen to some poetry—or share some writing of your own—at Poetry in the Boro at Dapper Owl on Sunday evening, October 26, 2025. Poetry in the Boro regular Brian Seadorf will be debuting his new book, FIVE BAPTISMS. Read more about Dorf below. The feature will be at 6:00, with open mic…
We’re so excited to be producing an anthology in honor of Poetry in the Boro’s 10th anniversary in 2026! The purpose of our anthology is to celebrate the creative work of everyone actively involved in PitB gatherings, both now and throughout our history (including our time online during the pandemic). We also want something to…