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What is Poetry Palooza?
Inspired by an educational and entertainment event of nearly 20 years ago, this creative experience – Poetry Palooza! – has been a long time in the making.
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In partnership with Humanities Iowa and the Iowa Poetry Association, we are hosting Poetry Palooza! a dynamic, interactive, and integrated performing arts experience.
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This festival celebrates esteemed poets, cultivates students and emerging talent, and demonstrates the positive power of poetry.
2024 Schedule of Events
Friday, April 19, 2024
Various Times | Featured Poets Visiting Classrooms Around the State
Learn About The Youth Workshops
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception
Featuring: Debra Marquart receiving the James A. Autry Award and Lucille Morgan Wilson receiving the Iowa Honorary Poet Laureate Award
Viking Theater & Lobby
Grand View University
7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | IPA Poetry Slam Finals
Featuring: Top Iowa poets competing for state championship
Viking Theater
Grand View University
Saturday, April 20, 2024
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Poetry Workshops
Led by Traci Brimhall, Jennifer L. Knox, and Paul Brooke
Conference Rooms
Grand View University
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Feature Poet Panel
*Lunch available for purchase (order ahead of time)
Featuring: Camille Dungy, Traci Brimhall, Jennifer L. Knox, Deb Marquart, and Paul Brooke
Moderated by Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey
Dining Hall
Grand View University
1:15 - 3:00 p.m. | Poetry Workshops
Led by Camille Dungy, Debra Marquart, and Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey
Conference Rooms
Grand View University
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | "The Cities of the Plains" Book Launch & Reading
Hosted by Paul Brooke
Speed Lyceum
Grand View University
3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Open Mic
Emceed by Kelsey Bigelow
Viking Theater
Grand View University
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Featured Poets Performance
Featuring: Camille Dungy, Traci Brimhall, Jennifer L. Knox, Debra Marquart, and Paul Brooke
Emceed by Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey
Doors Open at 6:30 p.m.
Viking Theater
Grand View University
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