Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, August 8th, when we celebrate our 5th anniversary. Our feature will be Anna B. Sutton, author of SAVAGE FLOWER, published recently by Black Lawrence Press. An hour of open mic follows the feature. We’ll be outdoors…
Upcoming Events
July 2021 F2F Event
Join us as we return to in-person! Important update: Due to area storms, we’ll decide at 4:00 PM on Sunday if we’ll be at Old Fort Park or if we need to go virtual. We do have a pavilion, so it’s mostly storms we’re concerned about. Check our Facebook or Instagram accounts a bit after…
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…
May 2021 Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, May 16. An open mic will follow a short feature by poet Allison Hutchcraft. We’ll be starting at 6:45PM Central time so you can connect early and chat with friends. Bring your favorite snack or beverage!…
Special Event: “Fool Me” in April 2021
Thursday, April 29, 7 PM / Live Stream Fool Me is a production of the BLOOM STAGE in alliance with POETRY IN THE BORO. This event will be streamed live from the Walnut House, featuring poetry, storytelling, music, and art by many local voices. Some voices you may recognize from PitB events: Nick Bush, Jo…
April 2021 Virtual Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, April 11. An open mic will follow a short feature by the newly named poet laureate of Hendersonville, TN, Henry Jones, who many of you know as a regular contributor to our open mic. We’ll be…
March 2021 Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, March 14. An open mic will follow a short feature by poet Hayden Saunier.We’ll be starting at 6:45 Central time so you can connect early and chat with friends. Bring your favorite snack or beverage! We…
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!…