Jacksonville Poetry Meetup

Join us for a midday Poetry in the Park performance featuring Shay Marchanay, whose work explores personal experiences growing up, navigating change, and giving voice to topics often left unspoken, including childhood challenges and self-acceptance. Emceed by Chris Herring, this live poetry performance takes place from 12:00–1:00 PM in the heart of downtown Jacksonville.

Learn more here: https://www.jaxpoetryfest.org/event-details/poetry-in-the-park-3

Prompted! is a fun romp through poetry stems and art titles, as well as photographs that will provide the initial drive that prompts us to write. Have you ever heard a line of poetry or a music lyric that stopped you in your tracks? Have you ever seen a work of art that inspired you to have a conversation with it or to write about it? Well, now is your chance! Deborah Eve Grayson, PhD, LMHC, PTR, is a Clinical Sexologist, Poetry and Creative Arts Therapist, LGBTQ+ specialist, and grief counselor, who has enjoyed a private practice for over 40 years. Adjunct professor and award-winning photographer and author, Deborah believes that a healthy, respectful interest in all people promotes growth, inspiration, and positive change. Deborah is also the recent recipient of the National Association of Poetry Therapy (NAPTS)’s Pioneer Award for a sustained record of groundbreaking and exemplary work that advances the study and practice of poetry therapy.

Learn more here: https://www.jaxpoetryfest.org/event-details/prompted-featuring-deborah-grayson

Jazz Poetry Café is a musical performance & spoken word “Cabaret” currently held in Jacksonville, FL; Brunswick, GA; and St. Augustine, FL
Jazz Poetry Café is a musical performance and spoken word “Cabaret” currently held in Jacksonville, Florida; Brunswick, Georgia; and St. Augustine, Florida. We are passionate about harmonizing the social night scene by evoking nostalgia for elite and mature audiences via “Live Music” and “Spoken Word Poetry” as genres of entertainment and tools to increase the level of literacy in society, to generate exposure for artists, musicians, and small business owners, while remaining a medium of communication among people ACROSS THE GLOBE!

Purchase tickets online: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jazz-poetry-cafe-first-fridays-jacksonville-fl-tickets-1141070445419?aff=ebdssbdestsearch