April 2, 2011 ~ Inaugural Event

Photo: Katya Horner - Slight Clutter Photography

 

The Poet Mayor of Houston

 Houston Mayor Annise Parker does the poetry community proud. Watch on You Tube:

 Many thanks to our partners at Houston Public Library for making this video.

WOW! What a great inaugural event!

THE April 2 PUBLIC POETRY POSSE

Photo - Tarra Gaines

Katya Horner/Slight Clutter Photography

Not only did Mayor Annise Parker read 2 poems (including one of her own), but even though she was only scheduled for 5 minutes, she stayed the entire time! Thank you, Mayor, for your amazing support.
 
Photos and audio of the featured poets Rich Levy, Martha Serpas, Eva Skrande, and Deborah Wiggins (a.k.a. D.E.E.P.) are up on the Scene & Heard page.
 

Listen up!

Public Poetry on The Front Row (KUHF 88.7) recorded March 31, with Rich Levy & Martha Serpas

Read all about it

We got some really nice press from writer Olivia Florez Alvirez on Houston Press’ blog and two pieces from Tarra Gaines on culturemap. You can read all about it on our media page.

A Young Star Is Born!

Not only was Guadelupe Hernandez

Photo: Katya Horner - Slight Clutter Photography

a huge hit with the crowd at Public Poetry when she read on April 2, but also with readers of Houston Press afterwards. According to writer, Olivia Alvirez, her story was the most viewed of all the stories this past week. Way to go, Guadelupe!

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