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Poets' Words: New Source Of Wisdom?

St. James' to host poetry, jazz, live painting performance

Published June 12, 2024 at 1:11pm by

A Dozen Texas Voices Swing in the Key of Summer Love

“It is done, the hand that hovers eternally points its long finger and touches the body.” —Amanda Johnston

“My mind alongside their minds / was less alone, less singular — / that everywhere I looked / I was a terrible window” —Sasha West

Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston and Texas Institute of Letters award winner Sasha West sit down to discuss the power of poetry and its ability to evoke empathy, connection, and community.

In a world filled with conflict and division, these poets believe that poetry can provide a space to explore contradictions, challenge power structures, and ultimately lead us back to love and peace. As Johnston notes, "challenging comes from fierce love."

Join St. James' Episcopal Church for an evening of poetry, jazz, and live painting featuring 12 award-winning Texas poets, including Sasha West, and the musical talents of the Joe Morales Trio and Chris Rogers.

Details:

Date: June 22, 2024
Time: 6-9 p.m.
Location: St. James Episcopal Church, 1941 Webberville Road, Austin, TX 78721
Cost: Free, including dinner, supported by the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation
Registration: Eventbrite.com