11-14 | Poetry on the Prairie

About this event

Join IPA and Poetry Palooza at Art on the Prairie again this year as they present “Poetry on the Prairie” at the Perry Public Library, located at1101 Willis Avenue. The event welcomes several Iowa poets to join in the fun.

Saturday features will include workshops by B.J. Soloy and David Williamson, readings by notable Iowa Poets from across the state and an open mic, hosted by the musical duo Pullin’ Strings.

Sunday features Lyrical Iowa Poet presentations, an Elaine Mattingly workshop and more open mic opportunities. Rum cake served while supplies last. Come write, share, listen and learn! More information, including a more descriptive schedule, will be available soon at www.poetryamp.org.

These events are free and open to the public. Plus, Beaverdale Books will be onsite selling books by the poets!

Meanwhile, mark your calendar for Favorite Poem Project, January 23 at RDG Planning & Design in Des Moines (community leaders reading their favorite published poems) and of course, Poetry Palooza’s main event which will be held this year April 30-May 1 at the State Historical Building in Des Moines.

Find a full list of Art on the Prairie events at artontheprairie.org