poems in the heart of the city
Posted by Daniela Elza on Oct 07 2023
I will be sharing some poems which places in 2023 Muriel’s Journey Poetry Prize at Heart of the City Festival on
Saturday November 4, 6:30pm-8pm (Free event)
@ InterUrban Gallery, 1 E. Hastings (entrance on Carrall)
There will be an open mic for poets, especially for those who knew Muriel.
Organizers: Isabella Mori and Kyle Hawke. MC: Caroline Low.
Join Gilles Cyrenne, Daniela Elza and other winners in the launch of this year’s Muriel’s Journey Poetry Prize chapbook! Muriel’s Journey celebrates the legacy of Muriel Marjorie, well-known DTES poet, actor and activist, who delighted in tackling things from an unusual, makes-you-wake-up-and-listen point of view.
Muriel’s Journey Poetry Prize 2023 Chapbook Launch
This unique poetry prize celebrates the legacy of Downtown Eastside poet-activist Muriel Marjorie by requiring community activism by entrants as its only submission fee. Join us as the winners of the fourth annual Muriel’s Journey Poetry Prize are announced and the winning authors read their poems.
If you cannot come in person, you can still listen to poems from all who placed in the contest @ Muriel’s Journey Poetry Prize Awards, Word Vancouver.