Category Archives: Florida

Ruth Van Alstine-North Florida Poetry Hub-Jacksonville, FL 2023

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Sally Karioth-FSU-Tallahassee, Florida 2022

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Aaron Ellis- Orlando, Florida, Timucua Art Foundation’s Authentic Voices monthly poetry series 2022

Aaron Ellis- Orlando, Florida, Timucua Art Foundation’s Authentic Voices monthly poetry series.

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Ruth Van Alstine-North Florida Poetry Hub-Jacksonville, FL 2022

100 Thousand Poets for Change Open Call Volume 2 is now available featuring poets Chris Kastle, Ruth Van Alstine and Carolee Bertisch. Check it out with more exciting volumes launching all through September. Visit NFPH event page on our website … Continue reading

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Noreen Ann Snyder- Lake Wales, Florida 2022

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Chris Bodor-Ancient City Poets- St. Augustine, FL 2022

POETRY SHOWCASE ADDED TO THE ST. AUGUSTINE  SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL  Event Description: Local observation of 100 Thousand Poets for Change Location: Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach, 370A A1A Beach Blvd A, St Augustine Beach, FL 32080 100TPC is a … Continue reading

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Noreen Ann Snyder- Lake Wales, Florida

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CLUBHOUSE 100 Thousand Poets for Change Global Event Schedule- 2021

     SUNDAY-19th  Tavares Bussey- Urban Poetry Brigade, 7-9pm est. Barbara Trawick- IBeePlanet/100 Thousand Poets for Change, 9-11 pm est.    MONDAY- 20th Nate Sr.-  Monday Morning Metaphors/100 Thousand Poets for Change, 7am-10am est. 10am to 8pm open LaQuita Middleton-Empress … Continue reading

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Chris Bodor- St. Augustine Florida 2021

OPEN MIC POETRY AT The Kookaburra – Dondanville location THEME: “Poems for Change” SUNDAY, September 26th, 2021 Sign up sheet out @ 2:30 pm Open mic starts @ 3 pm This Sunday the local poetry community will gather to address … Continue reading

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Ruth Van Alstine- Jacksonville, FL 2021

ALL SEPTEMBER! CALL TO POETS, MUSICIANS & ARTISTS: Join other poets, musicians, and artists around the world and share your message in a demonstration/celebration to promote peace, sustainability and justice.. to call for serious social, environmental, and political change in … Continue reading

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Blue Pearl – Streaming Live from Delray Beach, Florida 2021

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Ruth Van Alstine- Jacksonville, Florida 2020

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KC Knudsen -Leon County Public Library Main- Tallahassee, FL 2020

KC Knudsen knudsenc@leoncountyfl.gov Leon County Public Library Main Tallahassee Our library will be participating once again in the 100 Thousand Poets for Change by reading “Guess Who, Haiku” by Deanna Caswell and Bob Shea on Monday, September 28th, 2020 @ … Continue reading

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Sally Karioth-FSU- Tallahassee, Florida 2020

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Chris Bodor-Ancient City Poets-St. Augustine, Florida 2020

September Online Open Mic – Sunday 09/27/2020 Image by Jeremy Jusay for St. Augsustine, FL – 100TPC ​THEME: “100 Thousand Poets for Change – St. Augustine” ​Sunday, September 27, 2020 ​The Ancient City Poets will host a community open mic … Continue reading

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100TPC Headquarters Hosted Zoom Sessions for 2020

  September 26 Morning Session   September 26 Afternoon Session           August 29, Reaading list Thank you for standing by for this Transfeminist and Anti-racist event. Our voices are raising up with all your support. -PERFORMANCE … Continue reading

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Chris Bodor-Ancient City Poets- 100TPC ZOOM St. Augustine, FL 2020

Throwback Thursday: From the program book for the 2017 edition of the Sing Out Loud Festival. The roster included a panel discussion on the subject of change, a featured reading by Michael Rothenberg (Co-Founder of the global movement 100 Thousand … Continue reading

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Jaivi Howell- 3rd Grade Lely Elementary, Read A Poem To A Child, Naples, Florida 2019

Finally amid the swirl of Red Ribbon week anti-drug events, we met with our “Buddy Class” in Pre K. Our students reveled in delivering their choice of poems from the FSU poetry collection. “Delightful Bird!” by Michael Rothenberg was among … Continue reading

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100 Thousand Poets for Change-The Bark-Tallahassee, Florida 2019

      100 Thousand Poets for Change speak out at The Bark Madeline Brik, Staff Writer Published 11:51 a.m. ET Sept. 29, 2019 |      Founders Terri Carrion and Michael Rothenberg at 100 Thousand Poets for Change event … Continue reading

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Chris Bodor-Ancient City Poets-St. Augustine, Florida 2019

September Poetry Reading – 09/29/19 9/2/2019 0 Comments   Image by Jeremy Jusay  OPEN MIC POETRY AT The Corazon CinemaTHEME: “Change Poetry”​SUNDAY, September 29th, 2019​Join us for the official observation of the global event 100 Thousand Poets for Change. The Ancient … Continue reading

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READ A POEM TO A CHILD 2019 PHOTO ALBUM FOR VOLUNTEERS

Saundra Kelley reading to children at Books A Million in Tallahassee, Florida Samiri Hernández Hiraldo I went to Club 4-H in Panacea on Monday and to Sail High School in Tallahassee yesterday. I had a great time. The kids were … Continue reading

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Noreen Ann Snyder- Lake Wales, Florida 2019

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Timea Zsedeley-Key West, Florida 2019

    100 Thousand Poets & Musicians for Change   This will be the first year in Key West connecting with the annual, global 100TPC event and its mission of using poetry and other artistic forms to create continued awareness … Continue reading

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Sally Karioth-Read A Poem To A College Student-FSU, Tallahassee, Florida 2019

sketch notes for the second poster         Today, September 28th, a global event will take place called “100 Thousand Poets for Change”, and the “Read A Poem To A Child” Initiative. Slam poetry events in 5 cities … Continue reading

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READ A POEM TO A CHILD-TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 2019

    COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Oasis Center for Women and Girls –Michelle Gomez -9 schools Foster Grandparents Program-Linda Schuyler Ford   BOOKSTORES My Favorite Books– Amanda- Tallahassee, Florida w/ guest Hot Tamales     Midtown Reader– Tallahassee, Florida We plan to … Continue reading

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Dr. Blaise Allen Palm Beach Poetry Festival, 100K Poets, Musicians, and Artists for Change. Palm Beach, Florida 2019

ORGANIZER: Dr. Blaise Allen CONTACT: drblaiseallen@aol.com Blaise Allen Ph.D. invited you to 10th Annual 100K Musicians, Artists, and Poets on Saturday, September 28, 2019 from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at St. Pat’s Pub, 

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Kris Haggblom-Poetic Justice Books & Arts- Port St. Lucie, Florida 2019

Kris HaggblomPoetic Justice Books & Arts1774 Port St. Lucie Blvd.Port St. Lucie, FL 34952772.249.5678poeticjusticebna@gmail.comwww.poeticjusticebooks.com Open Mic w/o a Mic Poetry Night – September 20, 2019. The poetry readings start at 5:30 (sign-up sheet is available from 1:00)      

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FSU Libraries Special Collections: “Poetry in Protest” Tallahassee, Florida 2018-2019 documented by Bob Howard

  Poetry can be a powerful tool for eliciting emotion and is frequently used to express dissent or advocate for change. FSU Special Collections & Archives’ latest exhibition, “Poetry in Protest,” explores the genres, tactics, and voices of poets that … Continue reading

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Chris Bodor – St. Augustine, Florida 2018

ORGANIZER: Chris Bodor CONTACT: poetplantpress@yahoo.com

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Amanda Babcock- My Favorite Books- Tallahassee, Florida 2018

ORGANIZER: Amanda Babcock CONTACT: staff@myfavoritebooksllc.com My Favorite Books-Tallahassee, Florida Sun. Sept 30th at 2pm! Rebecca Cummings will be reading poems to children. We will also have all our children’s poetry and even some adult poetry books available all week and weekend … Continue reading

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READ A POEM TO A CHILD PDF OF POEMS FROM FSU LIBRARIES 2018

Dear Poets Participating in Read A Poem to A Child, Below is a beautiful downloadable selection of poems for children compiled by Rachel Duke, Rare Books Librarian, Special Collections & Archives, FSU Libraries, for the 100 Thousand Poets for Change … Continue reading

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Anhinga Press at Black Dog Café on Railroad Square, Tallahassee, Florida 2018

ORGANIZER: Kristine Snodgrass, Terri Carrion and Emile Boghos, Anhinga Press

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100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE-READ A POEM TO A CHILD-TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 2018

ORGANIZED BY MICHAEL ROTHENBERG AND TERRI CARRION. Sponsored by FSU Libraries. Gratitude to Al Cuneo for graphics.                                               TALLAHASSEE 2018                                                                     LIBRARIES FSU Libraries: Michael Rothenberg/Poet in Residence, Southeast Review,  FSU Libraries and FSU Special Collections. 3:30pm at Strozier Library. … Continue reading

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Florida, March and April 100 Thousand Poets for Change events for peace, highlighting issues of gun violence & memorial for Parkland, March and April 2018.

Florida, March and April 100 Thousand Poets for Change events for peace, highlighting issues of gun violence & memorial for Parkland. 100 Thousand Poets for Change article in the Tallahassee Democrat. 100TPC Gun Violence initiative in Florida! https://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/2018/03/10/poets-change-speak-out-protest-grief/409949002/ Poets for … Continue reading

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SonyatheSunflower -West Palm Beach, Florida 2017

ORGANIZER: SonyatheSunflower CONTACT: SonyatheSunflower@gmail.com

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Deborah McShane – DeLand, Fl 2017

ORGANIZER: Deborah McShane CONTACT: Deborahjeanmcshane@gmail.com

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Emile Boghos Black Dog On Railroad Square and Gabriela Denton at 621 Gallery- Tallahassee, Florida 2017

ORGANIZER: Emile Boghos CONTACT: emile.boghos.88@gmail.com ORGANIZER: Gabriela Denton CONTACT: gabrielagdenton@gmail.com ORGANIZER: Chris Hayes CONTACT:  christopherpaulhayes@gmail.com 100 Thousand Poets for Change Tallahassee Organizing Committee 2017: Chris Hayes, Emile Boghos, Gabriela Denton, Terri Carrion and Michael Rothenberg   THREE STAGES: One World … Continue reading

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Barbara Verchot – Lake Mary, Florida 2017

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Norreen Ann Snyder- Lake Wales, Florida 2017

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Bruce Wright – St. Petersburg, Florida 2017

ORGANIZER: Bruce Wright CONTACT: bruce@stpeteprogressives.org-St.

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Russ Golata – Orlando, Florida 2017

ORGANIZERS: Russ Golata CONTACT: blacksox@att.net

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Michael Rothenberg, Terri Carrion, Jay Snodgrass, Mickee Faust, The Plant, Black Dog Café – Tallahassee, Florida

ORGANIZERS: Michael Rothenberg, Terri Carrion, Jay Snodgrass CONTACT:

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Chris Bodor-St. Augustine, Florida 2017

ORGANIZER: Chris Bodor CONTACT: poetplantpress@yahoo.com SEVERAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTING 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE. ~ ~ ~ Sing Out Loud Festival Sat September 9th, 2017 5 – 9 pm Limelight Theatre 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 events: 5 … Continue reading

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Blaise Allen- Palm Beach Poetry Festival, Palm Beach, Florida 2017

Organizer: Blaise Allen Contact: drblaiseallen@aol.com Group: Palm Beach Poetry Festival September 30th, 2017, 3:30-7:00 p.m. The American Rocks Bar and Grill 1600 East Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL.954-428-4539 Please join us to participate in the largest poetry reading in history! … Continue reading

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Brett Hutchins- From The Ground Up Community Garden- Pensacola, Florida 2017

ORGANIZER: Brett Hutchins CONTACT: bhutchins@innisfreehotels.com ORGANIZATION: From The Ground Up Community Garden   From The Ground Up Community Garden open mic 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, From The Ground Up Community Garden, 501 N. Hayne St. From the Ground Up … Continue reading

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100 Thousand Poets and Musicians for Change Benefit for Tallahassee Area Musicians Guild at Junction at Monroe

COMPLETE BIOS OF PERFORMERS… Ryley Smith is described by her label Cat Family Records as “The six-string siren that reaped Jeff Buckley’s soul.” Her EP from Cat Family is coming out soon. Ryley Smith collaborates with a variety of musicians … Continue reading

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Eccentrich Chery- Pompano, Florida 2016

ORGANIZER: Eccentrich Chery CONTACT: Eccentrichdisplays@gmail.com

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100TPC Tallahassee, Florida Pre-Inauguration Poetry Readings, 4 Events 2017

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Lena McNeil – Pensacola, Florida 2016

ORGANIZER: Lena McNeil – CONTACT: poesicalentertainment@yahoo.com

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GLOBAL ACTION CALENDAR for CREATIVE RESISTANCE

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The purpose of this GLOBAL ACTION CALENDAR is to create a global awareness of the many important events and actions taking place in arts communities around the world that intend to change the narrative of civilization from war, racism, misogyny, and ecological destruction to a narrative of peace, justice and sustainability. We hope this GLOBAL ACTION CALENDAR will be a great source of creative ideas and empowerment and help create positive change.

Please post your event details for the GLOBAL ACTION CALENDAR in the Comment Box below the calendar. Include the name of your event, event description, venue name, event location, time and date and any available contact information. This calendar is open to ALL artists of ALL disciplines. All event listings will appear within 2 hours of posting. 

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RESISTANCE POETRY WALL -100 THOUSAND POETS FOR CHANGE

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The RESISTANCE POETRY WALL has been opened in response to the call by many for an open place to post poetry and art about the recent USA elections. Poets and artists from around the world are invited to post their work here. Feel free to share this link.

The poetry and art posted on the wall are not limited to the USA elections. There are many issues that concern us all and we welcome your contribution to this page.

Post your poems  in the comment box at the bottom of the page. Your poem will appear on the WALL in approximately 1 hour.

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Chris Bodor-St. Augustine, Florida 2016

ORGANIZER: Chris Bodor CONTACT: poetplantpress@yahoo.com How can we encourage change with our words? What are some of the things that we would like to change? The written word’s potential to change will be examined. The Ancient City Poets and Women … Continue reading

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100 Thousand Poets for Change – “Headquarters Event” -Tallahassee, Florida 2016

Organizers: Jay Snodgrass, Kristine Snodgrass, Emile Boghos, Geoff Bouvier, Terri Carrion and Michael Rothenberg Contact: walterblue@bigbridge.org 2 Locations Simultaneously! Black Dog on The Square (850-841-7778) – 567 Industrial Drive, Tallahassee, Fl. MC at Black Dog Emile Boghos-3-5 at Black Dog … Continue reading

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Jean Minuchin-World and Eye, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2016

Organizer: Jean Minuchin and Empressu CONTACT: jeanminuchin@mac.com 100 THOUSAND POETS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE A block party in the heart of FAT Village arts district for social awareness and action. In this time of terrorism and prejudice, gay pride and climate … Continue reading

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Blaise Allen- Palm Beach Poetry Festival, Palm Beach, Florida 2016

Organizer: Blaise Allen Contact: drblaiseallen@aol.com Group: Palm Beach Poetry Festival FB page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1807430142847178/ Location and Time: The American Rocks Bar and Grill  1600 East Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL.954-428-4539  3:30-7:00 p.m. oin us to participate in the largest poetry reading … Continue reading

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Grant Peebles- St. Petersberg, Florida 2016

Organizer: Grant Peebles Contact: grant@grantpeeples Website: www.grantpeeples.com

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100 Thousand Poets & Musicians for Change UNPLUGGED ARTIST’S PLAY DATE Hollywood, Florida 2016

Organizer: Francesca Smith Contact: f.smith137@gmail.com Organizer: Emonde Prosper Contact: regalpoete@gmail.com 100 Thousand Poets & Musicians for Change UNPLUGGED ARTIST’S PLAY DATE hosted by Emonde Prosper It’s back to the roots, back to the intimacy, the real connection among artists and … Continue reading

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Noreen Ann Snyder- Lake Wales, Florida 2016

ORGANIZER: Noreen Ann Snyder CONTACT: snyder.noreen@gmail.com

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Russ Golata-Orlando, Florida 2015

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Blaise Allen, Ph.D. – Palm Beach Poetry Festival- Coconut Creek, Florida 2015

ORGANIZER: Blaise Allen, Ph.D.-Palm Beach Poetry Festival CONTACT: drblaiseallen@aol.com   September 26th, 3:00 pm  (Saturday) 5th Annual 100K Poets and Musicians for Change The Bottega Wine Bar 4455 Lyons Road, #102 in Coconut Creek 954-969-1744   The public is invited to … Continue reading

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Chris Bodor-St. Augustine, Florida 2015

ORGANIZER: Chris Bodor CONTACT: poetplantpress@yahoo.com      

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Harmony Ray-Lake Worth, Florida 2015

Organizer: Harmony Ray Contact: confidence001@bellsouth.net

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Bruce Wright -St. Petersburg, Florida 2015

ORGANIZER: Bruce Wright CONTACT: bruce@stpeteprogressives.org-St.

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Jeronia Lucas- Palm Beach, Florida 2015

ORGANIZER: Jeronia Lucas Contact: jeronia.nixon@gmail.com

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Laura McDermott Matheric-Orange Island Arts Foundation-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2015

ORGANIZER: Laura McDermott Matheric CONTACT: info@OrangeIslandArtsFoundation.org ON FACEBOOK   Orange Island Arts Foundation is officially one year old! Join us in celebrating this milestone over complimentary drinks and light bites. Meet the minds behind the literary arts organization and learn about … Continue reading

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Blake Pablo-Pensacola, Florida 2015

Organizer: Blake Pablo Contact: bpablo1890@gmail.com

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Francesca Smith-Hollywood, Florida 2015

ORGANIZER: Francesca Smith CONTACT: f.smith137@gmail.com   SAT, Sep 26 – CINEMA PARADISO – 100 Thousand Musicians & Poets for Change ft. Grammy Nominee JAHDAN BLAKKAMOORE & RICHIE LANE, REBLAH STAR, SONYA THE SUNFLOWER, CES SMITH, HEIDI D, AFRICAN BRE, ANGELA … Continue reading

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Cecilia Stormcrow Liompart -Tallahassee, Florida 2014

Saturday, September 27at 4:00pm – 6:00pm in EDT All Saints Cafe LLC 903 Railroad Ave, Tallahassee, Florida 32310 Come join us for the Tallahassee installment of the “100 Thousand Poets for Change” readings held around the world on September 27, … Continue reading

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Palm Beach and Deerfield, Florida 2012

Organizer: Blaise Allen and Palm Beach Poetry Festival Contact: drblaiseallen@aol.com

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Kimberly Townsend Palmer-Hogtown, Florida 2014

Organizer: Kimberly Townsend Palmer Contact: kimberlytp@aol.com

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Carlton Johnson-WinterPark, Florida 2014

Organizer: Carlton Johnson Contact: ctj.32803@gmail.com

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Laura McDermott Matheric-Orange Island Arts Foundation-Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2014

ORGANIZER: Laura McDermott Matheric CONTACT: info@OrangeIslandArtsFoundation.org ON FACEBOOK Join us for complimentary drinks and light bites as we officially launch Orange Island Arts Foundation at World & Eye Arts Center! Meet the writers behind this new literary arts organization and … Continue reading

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Cortes Maria Lewis -Miami Florida 2014

ORGANIZER: Cortes Maria Lewis CONTACT: spityourpen@gmail.com

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Bruce Wright -St. Petersburg, Florida 2014

ORGANIZER: Bruce Wright CONTACT: bruce@stpeteprogressives.org-St.

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Virginia Teppner-Winter Haven, Florida 2014

Organizer: Virginia Teppner Organizer: vteppner@yahoo.com

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