Muse Teacher Poetry Showcase to Celebrate National Poetry Month

In celebration of National Poetry Month, The Muse Writers Center proudly presents the Muse Teacher Poetry Showcase, an evening of poetry featuring its esteemed teaching artists. This in-person event will take place on Saturday, April 5, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT at The Muse Writers Center. 

The showcase will highlight the original work of Bridget Dolan, Jorge Mendez, Tom Yuill, Gabriela A. Igloria, and Alison Palmer, offering audiences a unique glimpse into the craft, inspiration, and passion these poets bring to their classrooms. From lyrical poetry to spoken word, this event promises an engaging and dynamic celebration of poetry. 

Bridget Dolan (Dust to Dust, Finishing Line Press) 

Jorge Mendez (Spoken word artist, Vice President of the Poetry Society of Virginia) 

Tom Yuill (Medicine Show, University of Chicago Press) 

Gabriela A. Igloria (Award-winning poet exploring diaspora and ecopoetics) 

Alison Palmer (Bargaining with the Fall, upcoming I Give You the Planets) 

Event Details: 

Saturday, April 5 

6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EDT 

The Muse Writers Center | In-Person 

Free & Open to the Public 

In addition to the showcase, the center offers a diverse range of poetry classes and workshops led by these featured poets and more. For more information and to explore upcoming workshops, visit The Muse Writers Center. __________________________________________________________ 

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