We are so excited to bring you another year of fun poetry festivities carefully crafted by the official Poet Fest Committee! (Pardon the rhyme! LOL)
Below you will find event descriptions. Click to read more!
Please reach out to poetfest757@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns.
We look forward to seeing you on April 19th!
12PM: Doors open
1PM – 2PM: Performing the Poem: A Slam Connection Workshop – Our Williamsburg family has quickly made a name for themselves in the Virginia poetry community. Slam Connection will be kicking off the festivities with a writing workshop, Performing the Poem.
2PM – 3PM: Poetry For the Absolute Beginner Workshop – So you’ve never written a poem and have no idea where to start? Poetry for the Absolute Beginner lead by Jorge Mendez is just the workshop to get you started. Learn writing exercises to get your creative juices flowing, basic writing techniques, and essential literary devices.
3PM – 4:30PM: Poetry Olympics* – It just wouldn’t be Poet Fest 757 without Maddie G’s Poetry Olympics. Poets and non-poets alike are invited to participate in a series of minute-to-win-it style games for a chance to win a poetry prize pack.
4:30PM – 6PM: 1, 2, PUNCH! Slam* – We wanted to have a fun and different approach to a 1-2-3 slam. The 1, 2 punch! slam consists of time
specific rounds and then a surprise format for the final round. Round 1 is one minute poems, round 2 is two minute poems, and round 3 will be determined that day.
6PM – 8PM: Sunny & Symay Conduit Showcase – Conduit is a brand developing positive and faith-based arts entertainment and education for the enrichment of the Hampton Roads Area. Their monthly arts showcase “Conduit: A night of artistic worship” has become a staple the downtown Norfolk area promoting Christ, Community, and Creativity.
8PM: Headliner: Godchild the Omen – Godchild the Omen has been a golden pillar of talent, drive, and service to his artistic community here in Hampton Roads. He is responsible for flagship and historic local events such as Fuzzy Wednesdays, Mic Fiend, and The Wet Spot to name just a few. His name and reputation precede him which is why Godchild is this year’s recipient of the Jeff Hewitt P.E.A.C.E. Award. Come celebrate a legend with us.
Closing Out the Evening: Vibing Under the Stars With Starchild – To celebrate the art of free expression Starchild will be leading a musical experience outside under the Stars. Artists are invited to become art as the energy of the evening culminates in free expression.
* Signups will happen the day of Poet Fest. Be sure to get there before the start of the event so that you can participate.
