Friday, February 13, 2026

Our Roots Run Deep poetry jam with Lourde’s University

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Whether you consider yourself a novice or expert poet, all are welcome to Lourde’s Poetry Jam, themed “Our Roots Run Deep,” encouraging locals to bring poems related to their personal heritage or the diversity of American culture. Each reader will have 3-5 minutes to share their work and participate in the slam competition. If you are more of a reader than a writer, you may choose to bring a poem written by others, however this work will not be included in the slam competition. 5:30-7:30pm. Thursday, February 8.

Ebeid Student Center. 6832 Convent Boulevard, Sylvania
419-517-8413 | lourdes.edu | Free

The Toledo City Paper depends on readers like you! Become a friend today. See membership options

Whether you consider yourself a novice or expert poet, all are welcome to Lourde’s Poetry Jam, themed “Our Roots Run Deep,” encouraging locals to bring poems related to their personal heritage or the diversity of American culture. Each reader will have 3-5 minutes to share their work and participate in the slam competition. If you are more of a reader than a writer, you may choose to bring a poem written by others, however this work will not be included in the slam competition. 5:30-7:30pm. Thursday, February 8.

Ebeid Student Center. 6832 Convent Boulevard, Sylvania
419-517-8413 | lourdes.edu | Free

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