Sunday, October 4, 2009

PAPP's Symposium Series: What is Philadelphia Poetry?



What is Philadelphia Poetry? Who is Philadelphia Poetry? Where is Philadelphia Poetry? Why is Philadelphia Poetry? Join us as we consult some of the most moving and shaking poets in the Philadelphia area today as they discuss these and more questions over the next several months as part of PAPP's Symposium Series.

Our first panel of poets will address the question: What is a Philadelphia Poetics? This event will be moderated by Adam Meora. Panelists will include:
  • Debrah Morkun, founding member of the New Philadelphia Poets
  • CAConrad, author of Advanced Elvis Course and The Book of Frank
  • Tamara Oakman, director of the Light of Unity reading series and the Business of Words workshops
  • Sherod Smallman, host and organizer of Fuze at Infusion Cafe in Germantown
  • and Michelle Myers of Yellow Rage
When: Sunday, October 11, 2009
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: University City Arts League (4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA)
Cost: $3.00

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