Robin Becker in conversation with Mary Oishi
Becker is a writer and activist whose poetry frames the world through a feminist, Jewish, lesbian lens; Mary Oishi is a former Albuquerque Poet Laureate. Be part of their conversation in honor of Becker’s new collection, Midsummer Count: New and Selected Poems.
AfroMundo Festival: Changing the Narrative
Join AfroMundo in NHCC’s Wells Fargo Theater for presentations by Haitian American poet Patrick Sylvain, Afro-Cuban filmmaker Aida Esther Bueno Sarduy, and Egyptian Palestinian American author, filmmaker, and actor Randa Jarrar. Q&A to follow. Tickets are free, but reservations are required.
Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival Finals
Don’t miss the hotly anticipated Chicharra (Cicada) Poetry Slam Festival Finals, where the nation’s top talents compete and the poetry buzzes with life! You won’t soon forget the poetry – from passionate love poems to powerful social commentary – you hear on this incredible night. Team and solo competitions. Adults $25/kids $10. Come early to […]
Online Poetry Workshop: Phillis Wheatley – On Self-Evidence (afternoon)
Explore the writing style of the first African American published poet, Phillis Wheatley. Articulate your value to yourself and others using argumentation, imagery, and characterization. Register for the poetry workshop HERE. Registration is required. The workshop will be led by international slam poetry champion Anthony McPherson, who has reached over ten million views since his first […]
Online Poetry Workshop: Phillis Wheatley – On Self-Evidence (morning)
Explore the writing style of the first African American published poet, Phillis Wheatley. Articulate your value to yourself and others using argumentation, imagery, and characterization. Register for the poetry workshop HERE. Registration is required. The workshop will be led by international slam poetry champion Anthony McPherson, who has reached over ten million views since his first […]
Mary Oishi Author Talk
Mary Oishi, the “Pandemic Poet Laureate” of Albuquerque, will be reading from and signing her latest collection of poetry, Sidewalk Cruiseship. The book is a moving exploration of motherhood, war, and compassion.
Contemporary Rebel Woman Reading
Shirley Campbell Barr, Suzanne Barr, and Yashika Graham will share their poetry and prose. Shirley Campbell Barr will read selections from her five poetry collections. She has written De Negro Vengo Ataviada, the seminal Rotundamente Negra y Otras Poemas, and Palabras Indelebles de Poetas Negras. Suzanne Barr is the author of My Ackee Tree: A Chef’s […]
Lamya’s Poem Watch Party
A refugee girl is inspired by a poem by Rumi in this beautiful animated film. Enjoy the film and free snacks! See the trailer HERE.
Moving Stories with National Dance Institute of NM
Enjoy the exciting culmination of a collaboration between the Hiland Company dancers, Hiland Artistic Director Layla Amis, and Urban Verbs founders Hakim Bellamy, Colin Diles, and Carlos Contreras. The performance uses poetry, music, art and dance to reflect on our inner and outer worlds: As we become more deeply ourselves coupled and learn respect […]
Moving Stories with National Dance Institute of NM
Enjoy the exciting culmination of a collaboration between the Hiland Company dancers, Hiland Artistic Director Layla Amis, and Urban Verbs founders Hakim Bellamy, Colin Diles, and Carlos Contreras. The performance uses poetry, music, art and dance to reflect on our inner and outer worlds: As we become more deeply ourselves coupled and learn respect […]