African Diaspora – New DialoguesThursday, October 24th at 7:00 p.m.South Dallas Cultural Center 3400 S. Fitzhugh Dallas, TX 75210 Hosted by Sanderia Faye WordSpace is proud to partner with the South Dallas Cultural Center to produce the 6th season of African Diaspora – New Dialogues Series. “My writing is wide-ranging and concerns the malleability of […]
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The Work of Robert Pinsky
A Martha Heimberg Salon! RSVP for address HERE or write wordspace@wordspace.us ABOUT MARTHA:Former long-time WordSpace Board Member Martha Heimberg facilitates an evening of analytical review and comparative investigations of works by Robert Pinsky. All with her inimitable warm hospitality and refreshments provided by WordSpace. Martha Heimberg has been writing about theater, the arts and historic […]
V.P. CROWE at Poets on X +
V.P. CroweWhat: Poets on X+ Feature Reading Series and Open MicWhen: Friday, September 13, 7:00 p.m.Where: Mighty Fine Arts Gallery, 409A N. Tyler St. Dallas, TX 75214Hosted by: Opalina and Carlos Salas V. P. Crowe stumbled on the Dallas poetry scene waaay back when there wasn’t much more to it than Joe Stanco’s Poets Roundtable and […]
Rosemary Meza-DesPlas
WHAT: ROSEMARY MEZA-DES PLAS at Dee Mitchell SalonWHERE: RSVP to wordspace@wordspace.usWHEN: Thursday, August 22 7:00 – 9:00 Farmington, NM-based Latina, Rosemary Meza-DesPlas is known for exploring gender, sexuality, identity, and socio-political topics in her spoken word performances. A native Texan, she lived for many years in the Dallas/Ft.Worth metroplex. She received an MFA from the […]
Watchtowers : An ArtSpeak evening at Dallas Contemporary
In partnership with Dallas Contemporary, WordSpace is pleased to host a sequenced, performance and spoken word showcase of artists and poets responding to Francesco Clemente’s exhibition “Watchtowers, Keys, Threads, Gates.” Free and open to the public. No reservations required. For more information: learning@dallascontemporary.org In order of appearance: LGB, Kalvin J, Mz. Jolie, Nova, Gabby, Shandhra: […]
Watchtowers: ArtSpeak
WHAT: Watchtowers: ArtSpeak! A sequenced performance art showcase of artists in response to the oeuvre of Francesco Clemente’s work. WHEN: Thursday, August 8 7-9 p.m.WHERE: Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass Street Dallas Texas 75207 In order of appearance: LGB, Kalvin J, Mz. Jolie, Nova, Gabby, Shandhra: Dallas Poetry Slam 2019 Dallas Poetry Slam Team performs highlights […]
Threads: Open Mic
WHAT: Threads: a Spoken Word Open MicWHEN: SUNDAY JULY 21 3:30 – 5:30 P.M. Free event!WHERE: Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass Street Dallas Texas 75207 WordSpace is honored to partner with the Dallas Contemporary to present a spoken word open mic in conjunction with Francesco Clemente’s Watchtowers, Keys, Threads, Gates exhibition. This Poetry Open Mic is […]
Gates | Workshops
In conjunction with Francesco Clemente’s Watchtowers, Keys, Threads, Gates at Dallas Contemporary WHEN: Saturday, June 22, 1-5:30WHERE: Dallas Contemporary, 161 Glass St, Dallas, TX 75207 1pm-3pm: Thomas Riccio. Post Disciplinary Dreaming A writing and performance workshop using myth, ritual, writing exercise to inspire and generate creative work. Bring a cushion or blanket for floorwork. RSVP […]
Joey Cloudy and Your Loving Son at Poets on X+
Wordspace presents Poets on X+, showcase and open mic at Mighty Fine Arts, Oak Cliff featuring“The Artist Formerly Known as the Prince of Darkness,” Joey Cloudy began writing poetry in the winter of 1999. A former member of The Dallas Alternative Poetry Society, he mentored under Robert Cochran, and cites Allen Ginsberg and the Beat […]
Freedman’s Town to Botham Jean: Stories for Racial Healing
“Freedman’s Town to Botham Jean: Stories For Racial Healing” is a live storytelling show featuring 7 diverse Dallasites sharing their true, personal stories about racial tension in Dallas. Have you experienced racism? Are you dealing with your privilege? We are actively seeking storytellers for this show from all generations. Send in your story today for […]