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Celebrating the Arts through POETRY and More!

A National Arts & Humanities Month Celebration

2024-10-05 14:30:00 2024-10-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating the Arts through POETRY and More! Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a mix of poetry, African drumming, classical music, visual art by Prince George's County students, and dance. This lively event promises to uplift and inspire attendees of all ages with its blend of creativity and culture. South Bowie -

Saturday, October 05
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-05 14:30:00 2024-10-05 16:30:00 America/New_York Celebrating the Arts through POETRY and More! Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a mix of poetry, African drumming, classical music, visual art by Prince George's County students, and dance. This lively event promises to uplift and inspire attendees of all ages with its blend of creativity and culture. South Bowie -

Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a mix of poetry, African drumming, classical music, visual art by Prince George's County students, and dance. This lively event promises to uplift and inspire attendees of all ages with its blend of creativity and culture.

This vibrant multi-genre event, held in honor of National Arts and Humanities Month (NAHM), is presented by Prince George's County Poet Laureate Emerita (2018-2023), Sistah Joy, in collaboration with the Prince George's County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC), Maryland Humanities,  Prince George's County Pierians, Suitland High School, community organizations, and arts supporters.

Brenda Bunting - Guest Poet

Maria Fernanda - Guest Poet


Samantha Jackson - Prince George's County 2017 Youth Poet Laureate - Guest Poet


Derrick Weston Brown - Guest Poet


Carolyn Joyner - Guest Poet


Sistah Joy - Moderator/Host


Doc Powell - Musician


Louis Pinckney - Art Exhibit Curator


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