Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro for our open mic on Sunday, Jan. 10. We’ll be starting at 6:45 Central time 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….
Upcoming Events
December Event: Winter Solstice Open Mic
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro for a winter solstice reading on Monday, Dec. 21. We’ll be starting at 6:45 Central time so you can connect early and chat with friends. Bring your own favorite snack or beverage! At 7:00, we’ll begin the open…
Special event: The Bloom Stage Presents “Friendsgiving and Forgiveness”
The Bloom Stage is a quarterly multi-genre storytelling, poetry, music and art virtual performance. Join area creatives in celebrating the autumnal season of making memories, making pies and making peace. Thursday, November 19 | Live streaming at 7 PM Central time on Facebook
November Virtual Event – and Calendar Showcase
Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, November 15. We’ll be starting at 6:45 Central (Chicago) time 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 – with some…
October 2020 Virtual Events
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….
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…