Poetry in the Boro

Over 40 local creatives contribute to 2022 wall calendar now available for preorder

Oct 26, 2021 at 09:30 am by KoryWells

Poetry in the Boro's second annual poetry and arts calendar, a collaboration with Photography Connect Murfreesboro, is now available for pre-order. The calendar features the p.... Read More
Amie Whittemore

Murfreesboro's new poet laureate has community plans for national fellowship

Jun 16, 2020 at 09:00 am by Voice Wire

Murfreesboro’s poet laureate is far from resting on her new national laurel. Instead, MTSU English professor Amie Whittemore is busy using.... Read More
Murfreesboro's Poet Laureate Kory Wells

4 questions for Murfreesboro's Poet Laureate Kory Wells

Oct 08, 2019 at 09:00 am by Michelle Willard

One thing people may not know about Murfreesboro's Poet Laureate is that she began her career as a software developer.  A life-long poet, she has turned a hobby int.... Read More
Defibrillator

Celebrate Valentine's Day early at 'Defibrillator,' a night of storytelling, music and more

Feb 01, 2019 at 10:00 am by Michelle Willard

Local creatives are collaborating on a one-night multi-genre show celebrating the "heart breakers, breath takers, and fate makers" of our lives. "Defibrillator" will weave st.... Read More
Poetry

What Is Poetry? Who Knows?

Oct 02, 2018 at 01:30 pm by Paulette Jackson

What is poetry? Who knows?Not the rose, but the scent of the rose;Not the sky, but the light in the sky;Not the fly, but he gleam of the fly;Not the sea, but the sound of the.... Read More

Comedy, Poetry and Live Music to Return to the Boro 'Under 1 Roof'

Aug 29, 2018 at 11:09 am by KoryWells

Local poet Christopher Williams is producing the second installment of his live comedy, poetry and music show, "Under 1 Roof," on Friday evening, September 7, at The Warehouse.... Read More
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Poetry in the Boro offers monthly featured poets, open mic

Aug 21, 2018 at 08:00 am by KoryWells

Like music, there's some kind of poetry for everybody. Now entering its third year, Poetry in the Boro is a monthly event where all kinds of poetry and poets are welcome. The.... Read More

Murfreesboro names new artist laureates for 2018-2019

Jul 19, 2018 at 01:00 pm by Voice Wire

Distinguished Murfreesboro-based artists Kory Wells, Gale Stoner, and Ashley Buchanan have been selected as the 2018 through 2019 Artist Laureates for the City of Murfreesboro.... Read More
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Murfreesboro's Laureates bring the community together with an art show

Jul 03, 2018 at 11:00 am by Creative Movements

Murfreesboro very own Laureates show "The Other Side: Contrasts in Our Community" is a must see! The laureates found a way to collaborate and use their skill to bring a show.... Read More
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Art exhibit celebrates well-known poem 'The Bridge Builder'

Jun 28, 2018 at 11:00 am by KoryWells

A poem that became famous over 100 years ago and has a Murfreesboro connection is reaching a new audience through an exhibit now in the Rotunda of the Murfreesb.... Read More

Award-Winning NYC storyteller highlights June workshops and performance

Jun 13, 2018 at 07:58 am by KoryWells

Mark Lamb will tell you a story. It might be about a skillet. It might be about his love for Dolly Parton. It might be about his daddy's passion for basketball. Whatever the.... Read More