NEWS & EVENTS
Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 10 am to 4 pm
Annual Poets' Picnic
City of Albuquerque Open Space Visitor Center
6500 Coors Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87120
(505) 768-4950
https://www.cabq.gov/parksandrecreation/open-space/events/poet-picnic
Come visit our table!
SCHEDULE:
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ONGOING Weathergram viewing throughout the Open Space Visitor Center grounds
10:00 - 11:30 am: Haiku Workshop with Miriam Sagan in Conference Room
RSVP (505) 768-4950 to reserve a place.
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10:00 am – 2:30 pm: Escribiente Calligraphers Weathergram demos and sales at front entrance patio tables. Chapbook sales at front entrance plus other locations
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11:30 – 3:00 pm: New Mexico Small Press book sales and information tables
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12:00 – 4:00 pm: Picnic on the patio and enjoy the view! Bring a lunch and your picnic blanket. Some seating available or bring your own spectator chairs. Light refreshments available by donation. Food truck fare for purchase.
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12:00 – 12:45 pm: Entertainment
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12:45 – 1:00 pm: Introductions & Opening Remarks
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1:00 –4:00 pm: Featured Poets and Open Mic hosted by Dale Harris and Scott
Wiggerman
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1 – 3:00 pm Featured Poets: Michelle Holland, Mark Weber, Diane Thiel, Donald
Levering, plus Scott Wiggerman, Dale Harris
3:00 – 4 pm Open Mic by signup