October is ablaze with opportunities for readers and writers here in middle Tennessee! Here are some opportunities you should know about: 10/1 – 10/11 Southern Festival of Books Readers and writers from across Tennessee, and the world, will celebrate the joy of reading and lifelong learning through free online sessions with more than 100 authors….
Upcoming Events
September 2020 Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, September 13.We’ll be starting at 6:45 so you can connect early and chat with friends. Bring your own favorite snack or beverage! At 7:00, we’ll begin the open mic. As usual, please plan on 1 longer…
August 2020 Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro the evening of Sunday, August 16. It will be a special night as we celebrate our 4th birthday! Our popular feature of “Actors Reading Poetry” returns, with the help of our friends at Murfreesboro Little Theatre (MLT). Following…
July 2020 Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, July 12. We’ll open the Zoom room at 6:45 so you can connect early and “chat” with friends. Bring your own favorite snack or beverage! The open mic will start at 7:00. As usual, please plan…
Special Event: Black Voices Matter Reading
BLACK LIVES MATTER: Poems in Protest Facebook Live Stream UPDATE: We were honored to host such an amazing event with Poetry in the Brew. For those who missed it or for those who want to watch again, you can find the event recording here. The event features performances from 16 poets who helped define Nashville’s…
Call for Submissions: Poetry Calendar
The Poetry in the Boro team is excited to announce our first annual Poetry Calendar. This wall calendar will feature poetry and photography by poets and photographers who have a meaningful connection to Rutherford County. Proceeds from the calendar will go to support Poetry in the Boro programming in 2021 and beyond. We at Poetry in…
June 2020 Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, June 14. In addition to hearing from poets at the open mic, we’ll get a preview of the forthcoming Dream Geographies: An Arts Collaborative which involves area poets, artists, and dreamers. We’ll be starting at 6:45…
May 2020’s Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, May 17. As we wade into the waters of a virtual experience, we’re going to be having open mic only this time – no featured poets. Since community is such an important part of our experience,…
Call for Survey Responses & Visual Artists
Poetry in the Boro Needs your Input As social distancing continues, we want your input on how Poetry in the ‘Boro can best serve our community virtually. Please take this quick survey to let us know your thoughts. We are hoping to schedule something for Sunday, May 17. Murfreesboro’s Laureates Seeking Local Artists As part of a creative…
Special Event: The BLOOM Stage Presents “Mama Tried”
The Bloom Stage, a quarterly multi-genre event, presentsMAMA TRIED Date: Thursday, May 7, 2020Location: Access on KJ KEMP FACEBOOK LIVE from the Walnut House Preshow Music begins at 6:45 pm, Show starts at 7 pm The local storytelling series Bloom: The Stage Where Our Stories Grow will return to the Walnut House to broadcast our…