Events
Poet Brews
Poet Brews is a free weekly open mic for writers at Flagstaff Brewing Company every Tuesday at 7…
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Prompt + Pour
Immediately following a yoga session, Prompt + Pour is a poetry night for writers, readers, and the poetry-curious.…
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Margin & Mic
Margin & Mic is a poetry and spoken word open mic held every Wednesday at Downside Up in…
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Dirty Mic
Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, and Gallery is a vibrant coffee shop offering java, teas & smoothies, plus local artwork,…
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Body Slam Poetry
Body Slam Poetry is a high-energy poetry slam in Phoenix on July 6, 2026—featuring head-to-head performances judged by…
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Immediately following a yoga session, Prompt + Pour is a poetry night for writers, readers, and the poetry-curious.…
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Poet Brews is a free weekly open mic for writers at Flagstaff Brewing Company every Tuesday at 7…
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Poem of the Day
“In the Arizona Desert” by C.S. Wortley
In the Arizona Desert
In the Arizona desert,
Where the sun is fierce and high,
Where the purple shadows gather
Underneath the cloudless sky;
There the silent mountains beckon,
And the lonely mesas call,
There the cactus blooms in splendor,
And the golden poppies fall.
About the Author
Charles S. Wortley was a lesser-known poet who captured the stark beauty of the Arizona desert in his works.
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Gregory McNamee
About Gregory McNamee Gregory McNamee is an acclaimed Arizona writer, poet, editor, photographer, publisher, and literary scholar whose work has shaped the Southwest literary landscape for decades. Based in Tucson, Arizona, McNamee is widely recognized for his contributions to contemporary literature, journalism, publishing, and cultural criticism. A prolific author and editor, Gregory McNamee has written…
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Gene Twaronite
About Gene Twaronite Gene Twaronite is an award-winning Arizona poet, author, educator, and literary mentor whose work blends whimsy, surrealism, humor, and emotional depth. A longtime voice in the Southwest poetry community, Twaronite is known for poems that critics have described as “playfully haunting and hauntingly playful,” moving seamlessly from the absurd to the profound.…
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Skyelyn Riggs-Davis
Arizona Spoken Word Poet, Slam Artist & Performer Skyelyn Riggs-Davis is an American spoken word artist, slam poet, musician, audio engineer, and event producer based in Arizona. Emerging as one of the most compelling voices in the Southwest poetry scene, Riggs-Davis is known for emotionally charged performances that blend vulnerability, political commentary, humor, and theatrical…
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Rosemarie Dombrowski
Rosemarie Dombrowski: Phoenix’s Trailblazing Poet Laureate and Literary Innovator Rosemarie Dombrowski is the inaugural Poet Laureate of Phoenix, Arizona, and a dynamic force in the city’s literary landscape. As a writer, editor, educator, and activist, she has transformed the way Arizona poetry is shared and celebrated. Her innovative contributions have helped shape Phoenix’s cultural scene,…
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Valence
Valence: Arizona-Based Performance Poet and New Media Artist Tyler “Valence” Sirvinskas, known professionally as Valence, is a performance poet, new media artist, and visionary creative based in Arizona. Blending spoken word poetry, performance art, electronic music, and visual art, Valence has become a unique figure in the contemporary poetry and art scene. His interdisciplinary approach…
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Cymelle Leah Edwards
Arizona-Based Poet and Editor with National Recognition Cymelle Leah Edwards is an Arizona-born poet, editor, and multidisciplinary artist whose work bridges the literary and performance worlds. Originally from Casa Grande, Edwards is a rising voice in contemporary American poetry, with work that resonates across both page and stage. A Pushcart Prize nominee and recipient of…
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Logan Phillips
Logan Phillips: Bilingual Poet, Performer, and Borderlands Storyteller Logan Phillips is a bilingual poet, performer, DJ, and educator whose work bridges cultures, languages, and artistic disciplines. Raised in the Arizona/Sonora borderlands, Phillips brings the vibrancy and complexity of this region to his poetry and performances, creating art that resonates on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico…
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Dominique Ahkong
About Dominique Ahkong Dominique Ahkong is a poet, writer, and creative dabbler of Hakka-Mauritian descent. Born in the United Kingdom and raised in Singapore, she now lives in North Central Arizona, where she co-edits Shō Poetry Journal. Her work often explores themes of identity, migration, memory, and the subtle complexities of everyday life. Ahkong’s poetry…
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Brandon Scheuring
Brandon Scheuring | Arizona Poet, Performer & Professional Dad-Joke Enthusiast Brandon Scheuring is an Arizona poet, spoken word performer, and writer whose work blends pathos and punchlines in equal measure. Based in the Phoenix poetry scene, Brandon explores the human condition by finding connections in places most people would never think to look: Maslow’s Hierarchy…
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Dan Seaman
Dan Seaman: The Poet of Prescott Longtime Prescott resident Dan Seaman’s poetry has been described as “romantic realism,” a term that captures his poignant exploration of love, loss, and the human experience. His work is deeply rooted in the everyday struggles and triumphs of the working class, reflecting his profound empathy and understanding of their…
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