Jacob Russell lives in South Philly where he writes, plays barroom pool, and grows tomatoes and basil in the little strip of a garden in front of his apartment. Paul Siegell […]
Celebrate the release of our chapbook that collects local poetry made in tribute to Kimmika L.H. Williams-Witherspoon! Contributors will read their selections from the chapbook, which will be available for […]
Readers tba Open mic will follow Hosted by Jennifer Hook and Alina MacNeal
A new addition to our stable of poetry events, join us for Improvisational Poetry at Fergie’s for what is certain to be a one-of-a-kind afternoon! More details tba
Continuing our Wednesday night readings at Fergie’s and sending us into the second month of 2018 will be a few familiar faces in Nathelie Anderson, Alicia Askenase, and Herman Beavers! […]
Poetry as a Home for the Homeless: Host: Charles S. Carr, Poetry from One Step Away, featuring Richard “Ram” Ramson*, Tammy Mitchell* and Joseph Albater* There are over 50 organizations that promote poetry […]
Lamont B. Steptoe is a poet, activist, Vietnam Veteran, photographer and founder/publisher of Whirlwind Press. Steptoe has a clear, direct and matter-of-fact approach and his language is rich and revealing to […]
Savannah Cooper-Ramsey is a poet and a member of Philly’s Art Dept Collective. Her conceptual chapbook projects, Not Fit For Print: Forthcoming Titles and The Self and Other Jokes, will […]
Romance, with Courtney K. Bambrick. She is poetry editor of Philadelphia Stories and her work has appeared in print or online in Apiary, Certain Circuits, Dirty Napkin, Philadelphia Poets, Mad Poets […]
Ahmad Almallah grew up in Bethlehem, Palestine and moved to the U.S. when he was 18 years old. He is a poet, scholar, and translator of Arabic literature. His set […]
