Rock the Republic throws together poetry slam and rock music, Texas-style

By Sarah Crisman

Ever wonder what would happen if the best of Texas rock collided with the world of slam poetry?

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

Review: REiL Poetry Show at Opening Bell Coffee at the Mosaic (May 15)

Serena Willis of Art Love Magic

No seat was left empty to come out to see what all the fuss was about for the REiL Show.

Monday, June 1, 2009

Denton writer selected as 2010 Texas Poet Laureate

By Pegasus News wire

Karla Morton is the first female poet laureate chosen in the state in 15 years.

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Review: DFW Open Mics Poetry Night at Mochalux Coffee in Arlington

Michael Miranda

There were almost half as many singer-songwriters on acoustic guitar as there were poets.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Gay List Daily’s must-do events: Smoking ban edition

By Staff

Have a drink, smoke a cigarette (while you still can), shake your moneymaker or just fine-dine your way back to your happy place.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Smoove Q Artist Revue in Dallas brings Friday night grooves

By JW Richard

Dallas-based entertainer Lady B Smoove and SmooveQ Entertainment brought a nice blend of hip-hop and poetry together on March 20 at the new venue, The Project House.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Mandrake FM interviews Black.Page, Dallas musician-poet-publisher

By JW Richard

She wants to introduce you to a new magazine debuting in April, and tell you the positive moves that are happening in Dallas for independent musicians.

Monday, March 23, 2009

Richland College to present 2009 Literary Festival

By Pegasus News wire

The 26th annual event features local and national poets, authors and writers, including Richland's own faculty and students.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Dallas theater group to hold Queer Poets Competition

By Pegasus News wire

Queer Voltage is hosting the event that will take place in early spring 2009.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009

Audio interview: Adell Campbell talks with poet/author/actor Edward Field

By Adell Campbell

Adell Campbell talks with poet/author/actor Edward Field talks about his experiences in World War II and in Afghanistan.

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008

Dallas Public Library hosting competition for young poets

By Pegasus News wire

A total of 60 finalists will be selected, and the winners will be honored at a ceremony in April at the Central Library.

Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2008

Fort Worth library to present free program of international music and poetry

By Pegasus News wire

Local poets participating include Tammy Gomez, Lucia Gonzalez, Efrain Gonzalez and Josue Gabriel De Montemayor.

Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008

Rover Dramawerks asking public for poems reflecting thoughts on war

Jason Rice

The poems will be used as part of a public collage in conjunction with the region premiere of Mary's Wedding by Stephen Massicotte.

Monday, June 16, 2008

More Life Festival continues in Fort Worth

By Pegasus News wire

Inaugural AIDS education and awareness festival aims to dispel myths and challenge complacency about HIV and AIDS.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

McKinney North High School students show off music, dance, and poetry skills

By Beth Bentley

The Third Annual Black History Month program aimed "to let people know that our history is beyond playing sports."

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Notre Dame professor to discuss Old English poetry at UT Arlington

By Pegasus News wire

Not just any ol' poetry — Old English poetry.

Thursday, Feb. 7, 2008

Jubilee Theatre to present Poetry On Another Level: The Words of Chuck Jackson for one night only

By Shawn Parikh

Get slammed by poetry this Monday, February 4.

Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008

Art openings and receptions, Jan. 4-6

By Laura Seewoester

Some galleries are wasting no time opening the first exhibits for the new year.

Thursday, Jan. 3, 2008

15th annual Winter SolstiCelebration at Cathedral of Hope

Donations of canned food and coats are requested

By Pegasus News wire

Nation's second-largest celebration of 2007's shortest day features music, dance, and poetry.

Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007

Poet Andrew Feld to read, sign books and answer questions at UNT

No commitment made to answering the questions in verse form, however.

By Pegasus News wire

This Texas Visiting Writer Series event is scheduled for Nov. 27.

Monday, Nov. 5, 2007

Metro Muzik brings poetry to Tom Cats

By Pegasus News wire

This week we're going to spice it up with some poetry from poets like Naam and Reign.

Thursday, Oct. 25, 2007

Club Dada hosts open mic poetry slam “Slamdada”

By Laura Seewoester

The crowd was small but enthusiastic and not lacking in poetry and spoken word.

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007

Dance performance “Visual Translation” at UT Dallas Oct. 12 and 13

By Pegasus News wire

The performances will consist of interpretive dance to poems.

Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007

Audio interview: Local poet Opalina Salas

By JW Richard

Poetry and a discussion of the local poetry scene.

Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007

Texas Commission on the Arts Announces Appointments of State Poet Laureate, Musician, and Visual Artists

By Pegasus News wire

Lee Herring from Rockwall is this year's 2-D state artist and David Keens from Arlington made this year's 3-D state artist.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Ex-Texas Poet Laureate to speak at Collin College’s Frisco campus

By John P. Meyer

Like most things relating to poetry and poets, no money is involved.

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Firestarter Productions opens season with Sonnets for an Old Century

By Shawn Parikh

Theater company begins 2007 season with work by Oscar-nominated José Rivera.

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Writer B. H. Fairchild to speak at UNT

Well, more like "read," actually... but he'll be speaking as he reads.

By John P. Meyer

Strange brew: poetry in the chemistry building.

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Shakespeare Unplugged Series continues with Sonnets in the Spring

By Shawn Parikh

Two nights of Shakespearean poetry.

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Dallas Theater Center offering spoken word event for teens

By Shawn Parikh

Teens get a chance to speak some words.

Thursday, April 5, 2007

Rose Marine Theater hosting Hecho en Tejas book release party

By Shawn Parikh

Celebrates book release of a new Mexican-American anthology.

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Kick off National Poetry Month with Red Steagall

By Shawn Parikh

Acclaimed "Cowboy Poet" shows off his skills.

Monday, April 2, 2007

UT Arlington puts on fifteen-hour-long recitation of Homer’s Odyssey

By Chad Jones

It began 7:30 this morning. It will end either at 10:30 p.m. or when someone dies.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Cowboy poets of Durham Intermediate School

By Pegasus News wire

Students have won several finalist spots in the Red Steagall Young Writers Cowboy Poetry Contest the past several years.

Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006