Art is alive and well at ‘Mind Gravy’ open mics
The weekly event, 15 years in the running, is lauded as a safe space for artists.
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Tag: poetry
Poetry rally at Statehouse calls for McMaster to appoint new laureate
After almost two years of not having a state poet laureate, creatives want to be heard.
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Poet Natalie Diaz brings love to South Carolina
Natalie Diaz came to the Capstone House this past Wednesday as a part of the school’s Open Book series to share her newest work “Postcolonial Love Poems.”
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SC’s lack of a poet laureate leaves creative community wanting more
There hasn’t been a South Carolina poet laureate since 2020. Gov. Henry McMaster hasn’t appointed a new laureate. Local poets are wondering why he isn’t moving forward with a choice – and think it’s a sign the arts are undervalued.
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Columbia’s poet laureate looks back on impact as replacement search begins
Columbia’s first poet laureate, Ed Madden, along with several other notable figures in the Columbia community are searching for a local writer to succeed Madden in the role. Another local poet said Madden is leaving big shoes to fill.
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A poet’s perspective on the world
American poet Li-Young Lee visited the University of South Carolina for the Fall Literary Festival to share his poetry and life story. James Ellroy was the first to speak at the festival and author Joyce Hansen is going to wrap the festival up this Tuesday.
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