Our Words Our City 2023
When:
May 16,2023 –
May 16,2023
all-day
Where:
Arena Stage, Mead Center
1101 6th Street SW
1101 6th Street SW
The regions premier youth poetry showcase will feature original spoken-word performances from DC SCORES poet-athletes who participate in the Youth W.O.R.D. Initiative, an enhanced writing and professional development program for students passionate about poetry and performance. Award-winning author and former college soccer player Clint Smith will receive the inaugural Poet-Athlete Award at Our Words Our City, in recognition of his work to promote racial justice and equity. Smith will also give a reading from his new poetry collection Above Ground.
Tickets are $100 per person, doors open at 6:45 and can be purchased here
Tickets are $100 per person, doors open at 6:45 and can be purchased here
