Poetry719 is a local poetry organization that provides community connection through events and poetry, with a focus to uplift the voices of marginalized communities and people of color. We believe that everyone’s voice is valuable, important, and deserves to be heard. As a result of COVID-19, this third annual poetry festival has moved to an online platform, and is free and open to the community!
The 2020 Cyber Poetry Festival will take place from October 21-25. All virtual events may be ... view more »
Poetry719 is a local poetry organization that provides community connection through events and poetry, with a focus to uplift the voices of marginalized communities and people of color. We believe that everyone’s voice is valuable, important, and deserves to be heard. As a result of COVID-19, this third annual poetry festival has moved to an online platform, and is free and open to the community!
The 2020 Cyber Poetry Festival will take place from October 21-25. All virtual events may be accessed online from Facebook @poetry719 and Instagram @poetry719COS. For more information about the Cyber Poetry Festival, please email poetry719info@gmail.com.
Festival Line-Up:
Wednesday, October 21
- 6:30pm Opening Event: 719 and 303 Showcase
- 9:00pm Haiku Open Mic & Poetry Battle between Kylee Chariese & Heaven-Leigh
Thursday, October 22
- 3:00pm Community Conversation: Centering Intersectionality
- 6:30pm Disability Awareness Open Mic
- 9:00pm Queer Open Mic
Friday, October 23
- 6:30pm Fight the Power Open Mic
- 9:00pm Erotic Open Mic
Saturday, October 24
- 10:00am Pen to Page Workshop
- 12:00pm Story Time with Vanessa Little
- 2:00pm Generations Showcase & Open Mic
- 5:00pm Comedy and Poetry Open Mic
- 8:00pm Virtual Fight Club Slam
Sunday, October 25
- 9:00am Virtual Morning Meditation or 9:00am Poetry & Hiking with Blackpackers (in-person)
- 1:00pm Behind the Artists: NBCBC
- 4:00pm Body Modification Open Mic
- 7:00pm Women of Color Open Mic & Closing
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