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Free Verse Festival: McKayla Conahan & Libby Bernardin

Charleston County Public Library 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Presented by The Poetry Society of South Carolina McKayla Conahan is a queer nonbianary poet pursuing their MFA at Virginia Commonwealth University. They have been published in Fall Lines, Rabbit, Sink Hollow and elsewhere, and are the recipient of theRead more

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Free Verse Festival: Poetry and Pints

Frothy Beard 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC, United States

Poetry and beer goes well together. Join us at Frothy Beard for feature poet Marlanda Dekine and an open mic. Marlanda Dekine is Sapient Soul, an award-winning poet and social worker residing in South Carolina. She is the author andRead more

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Philip Lipton’s Metamorphasis: A Live Sound Journey

Composer and Clarinetist Philip Lipton will perform his original compositions at a FREE concert that will be recorded live from the St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in West Ashley.  Philip Lipton is Principal Clarinet of the North Charleston POPS! Orchestra andRead more

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College of Charleston Office of Institutional Diversity presents Creative Concepts with Community Comes Unity

Albert Simons Center Recital Hall 54 St. Phillip Street , Charleston , SC, United States

Marcus Amaker, Charleston's 1st Poet Laureate, will recite two original poems and serve as DJ.  Don't forget to bring cash; copies of his music and poetry will be available for sale DANCEFX, Charleston's Premier Nonprofit Adult and Youth Dance Studio willRead more

Charleston Mercury presents Shay McNeal

Charleston Library Society 164 King Street, Charleston, United States

The Charleston Mercury presents author Shay McNeal as she speaks about her recent book, The Road to Trump. A country divided will fall into the abyss it creates. The Road to Trump chronicles the most pressing issues the United States facedRead more

YWCA Greater Charleston presents MLK Youth Poetry Slam

Charleston County Public Library 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC, United States

Join us on Saturday, January 19 for the 2019 MLK Youth Speak-Out Poetry Slam!  Perform your poetry for a supportive audience and friendly judges!  The ever-popular Marcus Amaker, Charleston's poet-laureate, will return as emcee of the event again this year. Read more

Charleston Expression: Learning Why the Caged Bird Sings

Hill Gallery, Simons Center for the Arts 161 Calhoun St., Charleston, SC, United States

Join African American Literature students from the College of Charleston as we pay homage to Charleston's African American writers and artists. We will be accepting donations of African American literature books as well as money for the Sankofa Free Library.Read more

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Art in the Park: A Celebration of Daniel Island’s Live Oaks

Smythe Park 2364 Daniel Island Drive, Charleston, SC, United States

Calling all artists, art enthusiasts, history fans and nature lovers! The Daniel Island Historical Society, The Art Guild of Daniel Island and the Daniel Island Community Fund present “Art in the Park: A Celebration of Daniel Island’s Live Oaks." JoinRead more

Poetry at McLeod with Glenis Redmond

McLeod Plantation Historic Site 325 Country Club Drive , James Island, SC, United States

The Poetry at McLeod reading series continues with activist poet Glenis Redmond. This reading series is presented in collaboration with The Poetry Society of South Carolina, Charleston County Parks & Recreation Commission (CCPRC), the SC Humanities Council, the City ofRead more