★ Affrilachian Poets in Roanoke March 15, Ferrum March 3/16

frank_x_walker_1351268692Hear readings by Kentucky Poet Laureate emeritus Frank X Walker and several other Affrilachian Poets, including Dorian Hairston, Asha French, Bernard Clay, and Yvonne Johnson, at two free events in the area this week.

  • Wednesday, 3/15, at 6 PM: Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage (20 Church Avenue SE, Roanoke)
  • Thursday, 3/16, at 7 PM: Ferrum College’s Franklin Hall (215 Ferrum Mountain Road)

Both event are made possible through partnerships with the Harrison Museum of African American Culture, Mill Mountain Theatre’s Waldron Stage, and Diversity Serves, along with sponsorships from Ferrum College’s Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, the Integrated Programming Board, the Boone Honors Program, and the Social Work and Sociology and English Programs.

More information on the events.
More information on the poets.

 

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