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A Celebration of Poetry in Prince George's County

Co-presented with Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council
2023-04-24 18:30:00 2023-04-24 20:30:00 America/New_York A Celebration of Poetry in Prince George's County The Library and Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) host a celebration of poetry in Prince George's County. This event commemorates Sistah Joy's five years as the inaugural Prince George's County Poet Laureate and the installation of the new 2023 Poet Laureate. Hyattsville -

Monday, April 24
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-04-24 18:30:00 2023-04-24 20:30:00 America/New_York A Celebration of Poetry in Prince George's County The Library and Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) host a celebration of poetry in Prince George's County. This event commemorates Sistah Joy's five years as the inaugural Prince George's County Poet Laureate and the installation of the new 2023 Poet Laureate. Hyattsville -

The Library and Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) host a celebration of poetry in Prince George's County. This event commemorates Sistah Joy's five years as the inaugural Prince George's County Poet Laureate and the installation of the new 2023 Poet Laureate.

The program features readings and remarks by special guests. Light reception to follow. 

Special guests include:
J. Joy "Sistah Joy" Matthews Alford, 2018-2023 Inaugural Prince George's County Poet Laureate
Precious Foreman, 2023 Prince George's County Youth Poet Laureate
Rhonda Dallas, Executive Director and Chief Curator, Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council
Hiram Larew, PhD, Poet
Doc Powell, Djembe

6:30 pm - Doors Open
7 pm - Program Begins
7:45 pm - Reception

Registration Required. ASL interpretation provided.

AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Speaker or Panel | Poetry and Spoken Word | Author Visit |

TAGS: | Poetry Month | Poetry |

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