This event features poets Denise Miller, Dana M. Hudson, Connor Wilger, and Cameron Decker. All of these poets are local to Kalamazoo, and are very honest about who they are and where they have come from. Visual artists Ann Lee Roeder, and Casey Grooten will also have pieces on display. This is a family event, but be aware that there will be moments of strong thematic elements and language. This event is free to the general public, and Kazoo Books is only a quarter mile west from a stop on the ... view more »
This event features poets Denise Miller, Dana M. Hudson, Connor Wilger, and Cameron Decker. All of these poets are local to Kalamazoo, and are very honest about who they are and where they have come from. Visual artists Ann Lee Roeder, and Casey Grooten will also have pieces on display. This is a family event, but be aware that there will be moments of strong thematic elements and language. This event is free to the general public, and Kazoo Books is only a quarter mile west from a stop on the number four Oakland bus route! This is also a great way to keep up with all things poetry festival! If you come to this event, you can expect to hear stellar poetry, view some gorgeous local art, and hear good music! Refreshments will be available!
The Poets:
Cameron Decker…
is an applications developer, poet, and musician. He lives in Kalamazoo, Michigan along with his partner, cats, ferrets, and honey bees.
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Connor Wilger…
is a 19 year old early child care provider in a Northside day care. Connor began writing in the eighth grade and was introduced to slam poetry in the ninth. Since then, he has qualified for Michigan’s Louder Than A Bomb twice and mostly writes for the stage.
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Denise Miller…
is an Ohio born and Michigan raised poet, professor and activist who believes that it is the poet’s job to tell the truth. Their publication awards and nominations include a 2018 Pushcart Prize nomination for “It”, a 2016 Pushcart Prize nominee for Dear Spectators, a 2015 Pushcart Prize nominee and a 2015 American Book Award nominee for Core, and a 2016 Rattle Chapbook Award prize winner for Ligatures and 2019 Saturnalia Book Prize semi-finalist.
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Dana M. Hudson…
is an unapologetically Black, queer, hood feminist. She is known on stage as Great Dane, and hosts “For The Good” Open Mic, happening every third Thursday.
http://patreon.com/forthegood
The Visual Artists:
Anna Lee Roeder…
is a multimedia visual artist based in Kalamazoo, MI. She is passionate about public art, and also creates dream-like collages and photographs.
annaleeroeder.com
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Casey L Grooten…
is a trans non binary artist living and working in Kalamazoo, MI. Casey strives to portray an open and affirming world view through their artwork.
https://cgrooten7485.wixsite.com/portfolio
The Musician:
TBA
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