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Poetry Corners

Presented by Poetry Corners at Downtown Bainbridge Island, Bainbridge Island WA

Apr 01 - 30 2023
Poetry Corners

Poetry Corners, a local poetry movement first established by an enthusiastic group of local creatives in 1999, continues its long-running tradition of posting local poems throughout the windows of downtown Bainbridge Island.

Poetry is not the books in the library. Poetry is the encounter of the reader with the book, the discovery of the book.
– Jorge Luis Borges

It could be said that poetry is best felt with the sun on the skin, or the wind on the cheek, or discovered in the wild. Indeed, this experience of poetry will be available to Bainbridge Island this April in celebration of National Poetry Month.

Poetry Corners, a local poetry movement first established by an enthusiastic group of local creatives in 1999, continues its long-running tradition of posting local poems throughout the windows of downtown Bainbridge Island.

Beginning in April, Poetry Corners will present its annual poetry exhibition featuring the jury-selected poetry of local poets.

The public poetry exhibit will be displayed from April 1st through April 30th in celebration of National Poetry Month, which was created by the American Academy of Poets. “The Academy of American Poets established National Poetry Month in 1996. Along ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Phone: (510) 449-1201

Email: tamarah.rockwood@gmail.com

INDIVIDUAL DATES & TIMES*

Additional time info:

The posters will be displayed in the store windows from April 1 - April 30. The date for the live event is TBD.

* Event durations (if noted) are approximate. Please check with the presenting organization or venue to confirm start times and duration.

LOCATION

Downtown Bainbridge Island

Winslow, Bainbridge Island, WA

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