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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Matthew Brown
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n     \n\n    Download the Flyer\n     \nPoet’s Corner Featuring Matthew Leavitt Brown📅 Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey Art Gallery | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nStep into the new year with reflection\, resonance\, and poetic community at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s monthly gathering of voices and verse. This January\, we welcome Dr. Matthew Leavitt Brown\, Poet Laureate of Murfreesboro\, TN—an award-winning educator\, writer\, and advocate whose work invites us to listen deeply and reflect collectively. \nMatthew Brown [he/him] is the author of Thou Art That and a leading voice in using poetry as a form of social engagement and storytelling. As Murfreesboro’s Poet Laureate\, he gathers voices across the city to create collaborative poetic projects that honor lived experience and give space to those often unheard. For our time with him on this Poet’s Corner evening\, he will be sharing from his work Stations\, the current exhibit in the Laskey Art Gallery. This collection was written on the remains of a destroyed forest in northeast Nashville and deals with impermanence\, loss\, and belonging. \nBrown is co-founder of several writing groups\, including Writers Corps (supporting veterans and their families)\, The Lavinia Project (for survivors and allies against sexual and domestic violence)\, and Nuestros Voces (focused on Latinx stories and advocacy). His work stretches across galleries\, public spaces\, workshops\, and commemorations—making poetry accessible\, transformative\, and deeply human. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Come early to share your own voice☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a seasoned poet or curious first-timer\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for this special night of poetry\, witness\, and conversation. \n🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center\nScarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. We carry this mission forward through four core tenets: transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-matthew-brown/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring | Anjetta (Anjie) William-Brown
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \nPoet’s Corner Featuring Anjetta (Anjie) Williams-Brown📅 Thursday\, November 20\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Harambee Auditorium | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for a powerful evening of poetic reflection\, wisdom\, and community connection at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s monthly poetry reading series. This November\, we are honored to welcome featured poet Anjetta (Anjie) Williams-Brown—a dynamic voice in Nashville’s literary and academic circles. \nA lifelong leader and storyteller\, Anjie Williams-Brown recently retired from Tennessee State University after 22 years of service as Business Coordinator. She was the first African American woman in Tennessee to earn the prestigious Educational Facilities Professional certification and has served in leadership roles across multiple civic\, educational\, and poetry organizations. \nA graduate of both the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Tennessee State University\, Anjie is an advocate for empowerment through education\, communication\, and creative expression. Her debut poetry collection\, Pieces of Anjie: Poetry from My Soul\, was self-published in December 2022 and marks the beginning of her journey to share more inspirational writing through various mediums. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early if you’d like to share your work.☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a seasoned poet or new to the art\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and powerful storytelling. \n\n🏛 About Scarritt Bennett Center\nScarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. We live out this mission through four core tenets: transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment. The Center fosters a welcoming environment for dialogue\, reflection\, and action. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-anjetta-anjie-william-brown/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Harambee Auditorium\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring  Nina Adel
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \n📅 Thursday\, May 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Bennett Hall | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an evening of poetic storytelling and powerful reflection at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s beloved monthly reading series. This May\, we are thrilled to welcome Nina Adel\, an award-winning poet\, musician\, educator\, and community advocate whose work uplifts immigrant voices and explores the intersection of art\, identity\, and resilience. \nNina [she/her] is the recipient of a 2023 Yaddo Artist Residency and holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University and an MA in English from Belmont. Her work has been widely published in national journals and anthologies\, and she is the winner of the Bellevue Literary Review’s Buckvar Prize. Nina is the author of the chapbook Sugar Crash (2024)\, with a follow-up volume set for release in Fall 2025. \nAs director of the Immigrants Write Workshop through The Porch literary arts center\, she brings voice to underrepresented communities through writing. A Berklee-trained musician\, English professor\, and mother\, Nina lives and creates in Nashville\, Tennessee. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early to add your name to the list☕ Light Refreshments Provided📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-nina-adel/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Bennett Hall\, 1014 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring  David M. Harris
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n\n    Download the Flyer\n    \n📅 Thursday\, Septebmer 25\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Bennett Hall | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available (Click the option to Let Us Know You Are Coming) \nScarritt Bennett Center invites you to an evening of poetry and conversation with David M. Harris\, a distinguished poet\, author\, and educator. With roots in New York’s literary scene and a home in Tennessee\, David’s career spans book publishing\, film production\, and higher education. His poetry has been featured in respected journals\, and his first collection\, The Review Mirror\, was published by Unsolicited Press in 2013.\n\nDavid is also the author of Democracy and Other Problems (essays)\, co-author of Bill\, the Galactic Hero: the Final Incoherent Adventure (with Harry Harrison)\, and has written numerous short stories\, magazine articles\, and screenplays.\n\nJoin us for an evening of live readings\, thoughtful discussion\, and community as we celebrate the transformative power of poetry.\n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.\n☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Franchesa Kirkpatrick! \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-david-m-harris-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Bennett Hall\, 1014 19th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Franchesa Kirkpatrick
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, August 28\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey Art Gallery | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available (Click the option to Let Us Know You Are Coming) \nJoin us for an event of poetry with Franchesa Kirkpatrick—poet\, performer\, visual artist\, and founder of Shakespeare’s Muses Write. With a storytelling spirit shaped by her roots in Kentucky and Nashville\, Franchesa’s work has reached audiences from the Frist Art Museum to poetry stages in Paris and castles in the UK. Her presence and creative energy always bring warmth\, wonder\, and a touch of theatrical flair. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.\n☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Franchesa Kirkpatrick! \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n \n. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-franchesa-kirkpatrick/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Donna Whitney
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, July 24\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Harambee Auditorium | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an event of poetry with Donna Whitney. She began writing poetry more or less by accident in 2018. Her work is published in the 2021 anthology Sinew: 10 Years of Poetry in the Brew and in the on-line journal Justice Unbound. She is a retired neurologist and college professor (full disclosure – adjunct) and is an ordained Christian minister serving on the pastoral staff of Metropolitan Interdenominational Church in Nashville. Her self-published Devotional Readings for the National Week of Prayer For The Healing of HIV/AIDS honors the decades-long ministry of her congregation in advocacy and in service to persons living with HIV. The book was created in collaboration with Nashville artist AnDrew Morrison\, whose exhibit was featured at Scarritt Bennett in the summer of 2023 Donna has two daughters and three granddaughters\, all of whom are funny and brilliant and light up the world. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Let us know you are coming to share your own work with our vibrant community by registering at the link.☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy beverages and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Donna Whitney! \n\nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-donna-whitney/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Harambee Auditorium\, 1027 18th Ave. S.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Henry Jones
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, June 26\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey\, 2nd Floor\, Kreitner | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an evening of poetic insight\, spiritual reflection\, and creative community at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s signature monthly poetry reading series. This June\, we feature award-winning poet\, artist\, playwright\, and actor Henry L. Jones—the inaugural Poet Laureate of Hendersonville\, Tennessee and President of the National Black Poet Laureate Society . Jones has authored five celebrated collections\, including his newest Black Skillet Blues: Poetry without Cornbread (Beatlick Press\, 2025) \, and his work appears in over 200 publications and anthologies such as In Fullness of the Word (5th Woman Books\, 2023) and Reach for the Sky (Sabre and Quill Pub.\, 2024) . Drawing on deep cultural roots and historic connections\, his evocative verse invites us into conversation\, contemplation\, and community. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Arrive early to share your own work with our vibrant community.☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy coffee and conversation before and after the reading.📌 Admission Is Free\, and All Are Welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation with Henry L. Jones! \n\nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-henry-jones-2025/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center\, Kreitner Room\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Jason Tomlinson and Stuart Redpath
DESCRIPTION:Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, May 22\, 2025 | 7:00 PM📍 Laskey Art Gallery\, 2nd Floor | Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN🎟 Free Admission | All Are Welcome🌟 Optional Open Mic Sign-Up Available \nJoin us for an evening of poetic insight\, spiritual reflection\, and creative community at Poet’s Corner\, Scarritt Bennett Center’s signature monthly poetry reading series. This May\, we welcome two gifted poets whose personal journeys and faith shine through their verse\, hosted by one of Nashville’s most creative forces. \nJason Tomlinson has been writing poetry for more than 30 years. A third-culture kid with a global heart\, Jason has called Middle Tennessee home for the past two decades. His poetry reflects themes of identity\, grace\, and gratitude—shaped by his faith\, his family\, and the joy of creative living. \nStuart Redpath is a poet and nonprofit leader originally from the UK\, now based in Tennessee. His first poetry collection\, Not Good With Words (2025)\, offers reflections on family life\, Christian faith\, and the everyday moments that make us human. Stuart writes with honesty and humor\, blending thoughtful insight with gentle wit. \nThe evening will be hosted by Franchesa Kirkpatrick\, a storyteller\, visual artist\, and international poet known for her vibrant performances and deep connection to the creative community. A longtime Nashville artist\, Franchesa’s work has taken her from the stages of the ABC show Nashville to poetry readings in Paris and the UK. She brings passion\, warmth\, and a sense of wonder to every event she leads. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-Up Optional – Come early if you’d like to share your work with the community.☕ Light Refreshments Provided – Enjoy coffee and connection before and after the reading.📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome – Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry\, presence\, and meaningful conversation. \n\nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center:Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center in Nashville\, TN. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups engage each other to achieve a more just world. Guided by our four core tenets—transformative education\, spiritual enrichment\, racial justice\, and women’s empowerment—we offer a welcoming environment for dialogue\, learning\, and community growth. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-jason-tomlinson-and-stuart-redpath/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Dana\, Klyd\, and Robyn
DESCRIPTION:Registration Not Required\, but highly encouraged. During registration you can express interst in the open mic moment and interest in performing for future poet’s corners. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, April 24\, 2025\n🕖 7:00 PM\n📍 Laskey A\, 2nd Floor by the Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center | Nashville\, TN\n🎟 Free Event | Free Parking | Refreshments Provided \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of poetry\, artistry\, and conversation at Poet’s Corner—a gathering where words come alive. \n🌟 Featured Poets\nDana Malone\, a Nashville-based poet and teaching artist\, is known for her lyrical reflections on home\, history\, and healing. Her chapbook Mother. Grave. Ghost. and forthcoming collection Everyone Begotten\, Everything Holy explore Appalachian roots\, personal resilience\, and the sacred in everyday life. Dana’s work has appeared on stages\, podcasts\, buses\, and even in international festivals. \nKlyd Watkins\, longtime Tennessean and lifelong poet\, has been a force in Southern poetry since the 1960s. From open mics in Nashville to experimental audio recordings and poetic LPs\, his voice remains vital and visionary. His most recent collection\, The Wolf Can Smell This is My Acre\, offers fresh reflections inspired by the land surrounding his home near the Harpeth River. \nRobyn Leigh Lear (she/they) is a poet\, professor\, and creative director based in Nashville. Their upcoming debut collection\, Ekphrasis as Divination\, explores language\, art\, and ritual through poetic interpretations of divinatory cards. Robyn’s current work\, Yonderling\, continues this exploration of identity and landscape with what they call “the violent pastoral.” \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-up Optional\n📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome. Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect.\n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n  \n     \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-dana-klyd-robyn/
LOCATION:Laskey A at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner | Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Registration Not Required\, but highly encouraged. During registration you can express interst in the open mic moment and interest in performing for future poet’s corners. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, March 27\, 2025\n🕖 7:00 PM\n📍 Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center | Nashville\, TN\n🎟 Free Event | Free Parking | Refreshments Provided \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of poetry\, artistry\, and conversation at Poet’s Corner—a gathering where words come alive. \n🌟 Open Mic Sign-up Optional\n📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome. Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n 
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-march-2025/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Brenda and Julie
DESCRIPTION:Registration Not Required\, but highly encouraged. During registration you can express interst in the open mic moment and interest in performing for future poet’s corners. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming\n    \n📅 Thursday\, February 27\, 2025\n🕖 7:00 PM\n📍 Laskey Art Gallery\, Scarritt Bennett Center | Nashville\, TN\n🎟 Free Event | Free Parking | Refreshments Provided \nJoin us for an unforgettable evening of poetry\, artistry\, and conversation at Poet’s Corner—a gathering where words come alive. \nThis February\, we welcome two distinguished poets whose works illuminate the beauty in the everyday\, explore the passage of time\, and reflect on the resilience of the human spirit. \n🌟 Featured Poets\nBrenda Butka\nA retired physician with a lifelong love for poetry\, Brenda Butka writes with keen observation and depth\, weaving narratives of her patients\, gardens\, and reflections on time and knowledge. Her work has been featured in The Threepenny Review\, Florida Review\, POEM\, Slant\, and anthologized in Annals of Internal Medicine\, where she was awarded Best Poem of the Year in 2017. She has also published three chapbooks\, including Drawing the Resistance. Brenda lives on a farm on the edge of Nashville with her husband\, embracing life’s quiet moments and their unfolding stories. \nJulie Sumner\nA poet\, educator\, and former critical care nurse\, Julie Sumner explores poetry as a path to resilience. Her chapbook Meridian was selected by Jane Hirshfield as the winner of the 2023 con/verge/nces chapbook contest from Wildhouse Publishing. Her work has appeared in Pine Mountain Sand & Gravel\, Delta Poetry Review\, The Intima\, Relief Journal\, The Englewood Review of Books\, and more. With an MFA in poetry from Seattle-Pacific University\, she now teaches creative writing and lives in Nashville with her husband. \n🎤 More Than a Reading\nArrive early to experience a featured art installation in the Laskey Gallery and stay after the readings for a live Q&A recording for our podcast\, The Art Of\, where you’ll have the chance to engage with the poets and gain deeper insights into their work. \n📌 Admission is free\, and all are welcome. Whether you’re a longtime poetry lover or new to the art form\, Poet’s Corner is a space to be inspired\, reflect\, and connect. \n👉 Mark your calendar and join us for a night of poetry and conversation. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \n\n    Let Us Know You Are Coming
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-brenda-and-julie/
LOCATION:Laskey Art Gallery at Scarritt Bennett Center\, 1027 18th Avenue S\, Nashville\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner | 7pm | October 2024
DESCRIPTION:Learn More\n    \nMeet is in Harambee Auditorium on the campus of Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN.\nCome join us for a session of reading and listening to poetry from our community. Come early/on time for a chance to participate in an open mic. Stay to hear reading from select and special poets and poetry books. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups can engage each other to achieve a more just world and one way we do that is through presenting and opening opportunities to share diverse perspectives and stories in creative ways. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \nSee past poet’s corner events online. \nFACEBOOK – Poet’s Corner\nYOUTUBE – Poet’s Corner\n\n\n\n    Learn More
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-7pm-october-2024/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner | 7pm | September 2024
DESCRIPTION:Meet is in Harambee Auditorium on the campus of Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN.\nCome join us for a session of reading and listening to poetry from our community. Come early/on time for a chance to participate in an open mic. Stay to hear reading from select and special poets and poetry books. Our mission is to create space where individuals and groups can engage each other to achieve a more just world and one way we do that is through presenting and opening opportunities to share diverse perspectives and stories in creative ways. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \nSee past poet’s corner events online. \nFACEBOOK – Poet’s Corner\nYOUTUBE – Poet’s Corner
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-open-mic-sept-2024/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T190000
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Brian Burchette
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening of poetic expression and soul-stirring melodies at “Poet’s Corner” featuring the acclaimed poet Brian Burchette\, accompanied by the talented musicians Patrick Michael on guitar and Austin Tumblin on keyboards. \nDate: June 27\, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Location: Harambee Auditorium\, Scarritt Bennett Center\, Nashville\, TN \nAbout the Poet: Brian Burchette is not just a poet; he’s a storyteller of the soul. With a lifelong dedication to the craft of poetry and creative writing\, Brian’s words resonate with depth\, emotion\, and profound insight. In 2005\, his poetic prowess was recognized with the prestigious Margaret Smith Beech Award for excellence in poetry. Brian’s journey as an artist has taken him through various avenues\, from hosting venues to founding The Literature Cafe Global\, a Facebook group fostering connections among artists worldwide. Through his poetry\, Brian aims to forge spiritual connections\, inviting audiences into a world where words dance and emotions speak volumes. \nAccompanied by the Music of: Patrick Michael on guitar and Austin Tumblin on keyboards. Together\, they weave a musical tapestry that complements Brian’s poetic narratives\, creating an immersive experience that transcends the ordinary. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to be moved\, inspired\, and transported by the power of poetry and music. Join us at “Poet’s Corner” for an evening that promises to touch hearts\, stir minds\, and leave a lasting impression. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \nHere are the links to the lives for June 27th. \nFACEBOOK – Poet’s Corner | Brian Burchette | Facebook\nYOUTUBE – Poet’s Corner | Brian Burchette (youtube.com)
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-brian-burchette/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240523T190000
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SUMMARY:Poet’s Corner Featuring Poetry from Writers in the Medical Field
DESCRIPTION:For this topically focused edition of Poet’s Corner\, it will be an event celebrating the intersection of medicine and poetry. It is set to take place on Thursday\, May 23\, 2024\, from 7-8pm at the esteemed Harambee Auditorium on the campus of Scarritt Bennett Center in Nashville\, TN. This unique evening will feature renowned poets who not only excel in their medical careers but also possess a profound talent for crafting poignant verse. \nAmong the distinguished poets headlining this event are Brenda Butka\, Brian Christman\, and Julie Sumner. Dr. Brenda Butka\, a retired physician\, has been honing her craft\, delving into the nuances of ordinary life and profound philosophical inquiries. Her work has graced the pages of prestigious publications such as The Threepenny Review\, Florida Review\, and POEM. Dr. Butka’s unique perspective on time and epistemology promises to captivate audiences. \nJulie Sumner\, a writer with a diverse background in healthcare\, now channels her experiences into teaching creative writing\, emphasizing poetry as a tool for resilience. Her poetry and reviews have been featured in numerous publications\, and her chapbook\, “Meridian\,” earned acclaim as the winner of the 2023 con/verge/nces Prize from Wildhouse Publishing. With an MFA in poetry from Seattle-Pacific University\, Sumner brings a wealth of insight to the stage. \nDr. Brian Christman\, a Professor of Medicine in the Division of Allergy\, Pulmonary\, and Critical Care Medicine at Vanderbilt University\, serves as Chief\, Medicine/Specialty Care at VA Tennessee Valley Health Care System (adjacent to Vanderbilt University Medical Center). With over 30 years of experience in patient care\, research\, and medical education at Vanderbilt\, Dr. Christman’s journey into poetry began around a decade ago. His evocative verse has been published in esteemed journals such as Annals of Internal Medicine\, The Pharos\, Chest\, and Vanderbilt’s Tabula Rasa and Post-Call. Dr. Christman has also been instrumental in teaching Narrative Medicine blocks for post-graduate trainees in Internal Medicine for the past five years\, enriching the medical community with his literary insight. \n  \nPoet’s Corner promises to be an evening of inspiration and reflection. \nPoet’s Corner is open to the public\, welcoming poetry enthusiasts\, healthcare professionals\, and anyone with a passion for the written word. Attendees can expect an engaging hour of readings and insight into the minds of these multifaceted individuals. \nAbout Scarritt Bennett Center: Scarritt Bennett Center is a nonprofit education\, retreat\, and conference center with a rich history of empowering individuals for social transformation. Located in Nashville\, TN\, the center provides a welcoming space for dialogue\, learning\, and community engagement. \nHere are the links to the lives for May 23rd. \nFACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/events/1117289586084279\nYOUTUBE – https://youtube.com/watch?v=uAB5xTNMdkQ
URL:https://scarrittbennett.org/event/poets-corner-featuring-poetry-from-writers-in-the-medical-field/
LOCATION:Scarritt Bennett Center Facebook Live\, 1027 18th Avenue South\, Nashville\, TN\, 37212\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Literature,Soul Work
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