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…
Upcoming Events
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…
Poetry in the Boro COVID-19 Statement: Update for March’s Event
If you’ve ever attended one of our events, you know we are welcoming; handshakes, hugs and high-fives are common. But our community includes members who are among the most vulnerable to or concerned about COVID-19, whether due to age, compromised immune systems, their status as caregivers, or other issues. For these reasons, and following the…
March 2020 Event – Cancelled
Cancelled. See our most recent post here. Enjoy listening to poetry and spoken word—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, Mar. 15. Our features will be poets Henry Jones and Jessica Lynn Suchon. Saxophonist Ernest Newsom will accompany Jones. An hour of open mic follows the features.We’ll be at…
Special Event: Bloom Stage Presents Mixtapes and Mirrors
The Bloom Stage, a quarterly multi-genre event, presents MIXTAPES & MIRRORS When: Thursday, February 13, 2020 / Doors open 6:30 pm, Show starts at 7 pm Where: Walnut House in downtown Murfreesboro DONATIONS ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR! Ticket reservations are encouraged by contacting karajkemp@gmail.com. All reservations are released 10 minutes prior to show time. The…
February 2020 Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and storytelling—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, Feb. 9. Our features will be poet Cara Dees along with recent contributors to Collage magazine, MTSU’s student-produced, bi-annual magazine of creative arts. An hour of open mic follows the features. We’ll be at the Walnut House,…
January 2020 Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and storytelling—or share some writing of your own—with Poetry in the Boro on Sunday, Jan. 19. Our features will be poets Annette Sisson and C.A. Williams. An hour of open mic follows the features. We’ll be at the Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut. This event is free and open to the…
December 2019 Event
Enjoy listening to poetry and storytelling—or share some writing of your own—with a slightly-pre-solstice edition of Poetry in the Boro on Thursday evening, December 19. Our features will be poet Sandy Coomer and storyteller Kara Kemp, with another guest or two from the Bloom Stage, a quarterly storytelling event founded by Kara. An hour of…