Since 1981, the Tucson Poetry Festival? has provided people, who value beauty and language, with the opportunity to hear over 125 superb visiting poets. This unique annual celebration includes emerging and established poets who represent the diverse and eclectic writing approaches of contemporary poetry today. The Tucson Poetry Festival? program includes a poetry slam, readings, workshops, and presentations by acclaimed poets. Other events connected to the Festival are the annual Statewide Poetry Contest, Bilingual High School Poetry Contest, open microphone readings, and special performances featuring regional talent.

Tucson Poetry Festival? 2003 will begin on Tuesday, April 1 and run through Sunday, April 6.

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