Poet Laureate
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Arts
Alexandria Seeks New Poet Laureate, Apply by Jan. 10, 2025
ALEXANDRIA, VA-Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is searching for a new poet laureate. Zeina Azzam has held the position since…
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Community News
Alexandria Celebrates 274th Birthday July 8 with Cupcakes, Concert, and Fireworks at Oronoco Bay Park Overlooking Potomac River
ALEXANDRIA, VA – It was 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 8. The skies began to darken and distant thunder echoed…
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First-of-Its-Kind Juneteenth Celebration Hosted at Carlyle House
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Sunday, June 19, a Juneteenth Celebration was held at Carlyle House. The celebration, organized by local poet C.…
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Arts
Alexandria’s Poet Laureate Gives Brand New Performance
ALEXANDRIA, VA–On Saturday, November 6, Alexandria Poet Laureate KaNikki Jakarta held a performance of her newest concept: Poetry…
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Arts
What’s Up With Alexandria’s Poet Laureate KaNikki Jakarta?
ALEXANDRA, VA – If you are a poetry enthusiast in the area, then it’s likely you’ve heard the name of…
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Arts
DASHing Words in Motion Poetry Bus Honors 10 Alexandria Poets, Poet Laureate
ALEXANDRIA, VA–April is National Poetry Month, so the DASHing Words in Motion poetry contest, an annual contest that welcomes…
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Arts
Searching for a New Poet Laureate
The City of Alexandria’s Office of the Arts is in search of a Poet Laureate to promote an appreciation of…
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