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March, 2025Show Full Year
Event:Durham’s First Poetry Open Mic!
Date:March 13th, 2025.
Time:6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Location:Durham Public Library
Contact:Morgan Cairns
Website:https://durhamlibrary.libcal.com/event/14128559?hs=a
Join us for a Poetry Open Mic Night! Durham First Selectman Brendan Rea will welcome Durham’s inaugural Poet Laureate, Leslie Bulion. Leslie will read from her work, then we’ll open the mic up to hear poems from area poets. A sign-up sheet will be available for local poets to share one poem (max 5 minutes), up to 14 readers.
Registration is encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome! Snacks and beverages available.
Come celebrate the arts in our community with an evening of poetry!

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CCPL is a group of state and local poets laureate in Connecticut.
The mission of the Connecticut Council of Poets Laureate (CCPL) is to promote the enjoyment of poetry and be a resource for communities.
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