Program Highlight:
The Vital Future of the Printed Word
Acclaimed author, editor, and journalist Sir Harold Evans will discuss the future of print journalis... Read more
Poetry
Morning Poetry
Saturday, 10:00 - 10:45
Decatur Conference Center Stage
Gabrielle Calvocoressi, Lytton Smith and Laurel Blossom will give a reading of their work. Read more.
Saturday Afternoon Poetry
Saturday, 5:30 - 6:15
First Baptist Decatur Sanctuary Stage
Patricia Smith, Travis Denton, and Jeffrey McDaniel will give readings of their award winning work. Read more.
How to Read a Poem
Sunday, 1:15 - 2:00
Old Courthouse Stage
Poets Edward Hirsch and Thomas Lux will discuss the topic "How to Read a Poem," based on Hirsch's po... Read more.
Poetry of the Gulf Coast
Saturday, 12:30 - 1:15
First Baptist Decatur Sanctuary Stage
Award winning poets Jericho Brown and Natasha Trethewey will be giving a reading of their work. Jeri... Read more.
BlazeVOX Attitude
Sunday, 3:45 - 4:30
Decatur Conference Center Stage
King and Volpert, both know for unusually lively performances, will read from their newest works. Am... Read more.
New Musings From Old Friends
Sunday, 1:15 - 2:00
Decatur Conference Center Stage
Longtime stewards of the Atlanta poetry scene, Abbott and Saunders will share the wit and wisdom of ... Read more.
Fresh Victories
Saturday, 12:30 - 1:00
Decatur Conference Center Stage
Young and Hall will read from their newest works. Young won a 2009 National Endowment for the Arts F... Read more.
Teen Poetry Slam
Saturday, 5:30 - 7:00
Target Children's Stage
Teens in two age brackets, 13-15 and 16-18, will compete in this open slam at the Target Children's ... Read more.
Java Monkey Invitational Poetry Slam
Saturday, 8:00 - 10:00
Local Poetry Stage
Kodac Harrison and Poetry Atlanta present metro Atlanta's best slam poets in competition. Read more.
Java Monkey Speaks
Sunday, 8:00 - 10:00
Local Poetry Stage
Poetry Atlanta presents an open mic night of spoken word poetry. Come by early to sign up for a spot... Read more.
Marjory Wentworth
Sunday, 12:00 - 12:15
Local Poetry Stage
Marjory Wentworth, the Poet Laureate of South Carolina, will kick off Sunday's local poetry with a r... Read more.
