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There will be a poetry reading following the conversation.
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Stop by to catch a new exhibit or a poetry reading, or come back for happy hour when the space converts into a rum and cocktail bar.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Princess Kate's visit to the National Memorial Arboretum will also feature a poetry reading by the Poet in Residence, Arji Manuelpillai, and performances by Talent in the Ranks and Black Voices.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Then bolt the LEDs to the plot like a holodeck to a poetry reading.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
When Kam gives a poetry reading and Jorja successfully fires the kiln up on campus for the first time.
—Katie Yee, People.com, 10 July 2025
Picture a local burger spot offering coupons for a nearby ice cream shop, or a bookstore and café joining forces for a poetry reading.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In fact, he’s almost forgotten the commitment altogether, too distracted by his latest 20-something girlfriend’s terrible open mic poetry reading.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
The event included a proclamation from the mayor, remarks from community leaders, and a poetry reading reflecting on the meaning of fasting and reflection during Ramadan.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Stop by to catch a new exhibit or a poetry reading, or come back for happy hour when the space converts into a rum and cocktail bar.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Princess Kate's visit to the National Memorial Arboretum will also feature a poetry reading by the Poet in Residence, Arji Manuelpillai, and performances by Talent in the Ranks and Black Voices.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
Then bolt the LEDs to the plot like a holodeck to a poetry reading.
—Bob Bonniol, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
When Kam gives a poetry reading and Jorja successfully fires the kiln up on campus for the first time.
—Katie Yee, People.com, 10 July 2025
Picture a local burger spot offering coupons for a nearby ice cream shop, or a bookstore and café joining forces for a poetry reading.
—Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
In fact, he’s almost forgotten the commitment altogether, too distracted by his latest 20-something girlfriend’s terrible open mic poetry reading.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Poetry reading.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poetry%20reading. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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