2010 Festival Poetry Right Where You Are |
Dear Friends of Tucson Poetry Festival, As always, this is the time of year that we thank you--the artists, patrons of the arts, organizations, businesses, and venues who have contributed so much in the past--and invite you to join us once again in making this your Poetry Festival! At the beginning of 2010, our beloved Board President, Maria Elena Wakamatsu, stepped down from the Festival to pursue other projects. We are grateful for all the support and energy she has given us in the past five years, and excited about the new opportunities that await her. We're also thrilled to announce that a new President, Amy Rusk, will be taking the helm. It will be difficult to fill Maria Elena's stylish shoes, but we believe that Amy can do it with flair! This year, April 2nd and 3rd, Tucson Poetry Festival celebrates its 28th year with the theme "Poetry Where You Are." Where does poetry reside? What makes it vital to our everyday lives? How can we bring poetry out of the classroom and the library and into the world around us? These are some of the questions we'll be exploring through readings, workshops, a panel discussion, and the biggest Slam that Tucson has ever seen. We are thrilled to present you with four amazing featured poets, Manuel Paul Lopez, Gypsee Yo, Linda Russo, and Sonya Renee, and grateful to our co-sponsor POG for making it possible! Please join us at Club Congress to experience some of the best that contemporary poetry has to offer, right where you are. We can't wait to see you there! Click here for Grand Slam info! |
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