On January 22, 2026, Xenion High School hosted the Second Youth Poetry Slam, bringing together young voices from Xenion High School, the Heritage Private School Limassol and the American Academy ...

On Sept. 29, the featured poet was Ashley Crooks-Allen, known under the stage name Lyrical Ley. Crooks-Allen earned their master’s degree from the University of Georgia in 2022 with a doctorate in ...

One by one, poets shrug their way to the stage, pausing for a breath before diving in. Without fail, someone from the crowd offers the rallying cry: "Let's go, poet!" The room answers in its own ...

Marc Kelly Smith thought he'd retire to a small town in western Illinois. Instead, he's onstage in Chicago, reciting his poetry and talking about his life.

As Philadelphia gears up for OURfest, a city-wide celebration of love, pride and the LGBTQ+ community happening this weekend, one powerful event set the tone with rhythm, vulnerability, and truth. At ...

Hosted and facilitated by — and dedicated to — female poets, the Women of the World Poetry Slam keeps close to its gender roots. Sponsored by Poetry Slam, Inc., the competition is in its fifth year, ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — It’s not often that “thinking inside the box” is lauded as a winning strategy. But for ...

There’s an old line about the comedian who keeps laughing in the middle of his routine, who then explains he’s doing so because he knows what’s coming next. There’s a reason we’re smiling in the ...

A Jan. 31 poetry slam at Café Rica will feature three‑minute spoken pieces focused on justice and civic engagement, with free ...

Poetry is alive and well in Sedona and the Verde Valley, exemplified by events over the last week. At the dedication on ...