May 13, 1026, 7PM
Envisioning a New Age Poetry & Open Mic – Feature
Visual Auditory and Literary Artists (VALA)
Zoom Monthly Poetry Series

January 4, 2026, 6PM
Ohio: The Body Poetic – “My Country Tis of This” – panelist
Hosted by Ohio Poetry Association
Join the conversation
Virtual Event

————————————————— Past Events —————————–

December 10, 2025, 1:30- 3:00PM
Celebrating the Impact of Aging
Poetry Reading and Q & A Panel Discussion
Hosted by NOT DEAD YET POETS
West Toledo Library
1320 W. Sylvania Ave., Toledo, OH 43612
Free Admission

November 22, 2025, 1-4PM
Celebrating the Uniqueness in You! Workshop
Facilitator, Black Girl Journaling. Ages: 8-13
Sanger Public Library
3030 Central Ave.
Toledo, OH 43606

November 7, 2025, 6-9PM
Underground Lit Fest – Feature
The Attic
1701 Adams St.
Toledo, OH 43604

October 16, 2025, 5-8PM
Art Loop: Literati – ScrapArt n’ Poetry Facilitator
Main Branch Library
325 N. Michigan St.
Toledo, OH 43604

October 15, 2025, 7PM
Poetry & SOUL Sessions – Feature
TolHouse
1447 N. Summit St.
Toledo, OH 43604

September 20, 2025, 4-4:50PM
Not Dead Yet Poets (Performance Group)
@ Artomatic 419
Erie Street Market
201 S. Erie St., Toledo, OH 43604

July 19, 2025, 10-3PM
Proclaim FM Summer Craft Show
Vendor Table #17
7112 Angola Rd., Holland, OH 43528

July 11 , 2025, 7PM (doors open 6:30)
Lima Art Space – Poetry Reading
65 Town Square
Lima, Ohio, 45801

May 31, 2025, 11 -3PM
Author’s Collective – PopUp
Book signing
Biggby Coffee
4031 N. McCord Rd.
Sylvania, OH 43560

May 25, 2025, 7PM
“In This Together” – YouTube Premier Event
Poets Against Racism and Hate/USA
Video Available

May 8, 2025, 12 – 2PM
Heart Gallery – Lunch & Learn Exhibitor
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
428 N. Erie , Toledo, OH 43604

April 30, 2025, 1-3PM
Poetry, Prompts & Pen – Poetry Cafe
Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St.
Sandusky, OH 44870

March 26 – April 30, 2025, 1-3PM
Poetry, Prompts & Pens!
A Workshop Series for Older Adults
Funded by Creative Aging Ohio (Ohio Arts Council)
Sandusky Library, Sandusky, OH 44870

April 4, 2025, 6:00PM
#5Poets5Parks, Poetry Reading
Glass City Metropark Pavilion
1505 Front Street, Toledo, OH 43605

February 21, 2025, 8:00PM
Friday Nite Live – Feature
252 Ottawa St., Toledo, OH 43604
Free Admission

February 1, 2025, 12:00PM
Collage Workshop for Youth, Teaching Artist
African American Legacy Project NWO
Toledo, Ohio 43607

December 18, 2024, 11:00-12:30pm
Poetry, Prompts & Pens! Poetry Cafe
Showcasing the work of older adults.
West Toledo Public Library
1320 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43612

October 23 – December 11, 2024, 11:00-12:30pm
Poetry, Prompts & Pens!
An 8-week Workshop Series for Older Adults
Funded by Creative Aging Ohio (Ohio Arts Council)
West Toledo Public Library
1320 W Sylvania Ave, Toledo, OH 43612

October 19, 2024, 3:45PM
Odes to Where We Live – Panel Reader
Spotlight Theater
Lit Youngstown 8th Annual Fall Literary Festival
Youngstown State University, Youngtown, OH 44555

October 12, 2024, 2PM
Spoken Word Performer
Reinvest Toledo Power Tour
Collingwood Arts Center
2413 Collingwood Blvd., Toledo, OH 43620

October 6, 2024, 2PM
Spoken Word Performer
Reinvest Toledo Power Tour
Collingwood Arts Center
2413 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43620
Free admission tickets

September 28, 2024, 2PM
Spoken Word Performer
Reinvest Toledo Power Tour
Collingwood Arts Center
2413 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo, OH 43620
Free admission tickets

September 14, 2024, 4PM
Second Saturday Stanzas
Featured Reader
East Cleveland Public Library
14101 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44112
Free Admission

August 31, 2024, 8PM
Featured Reader
English Poetry and Music Salon
Maumee, OH 43537

July 11, 2024, 11AM
Featured Author
Stop the Violence Event
1206 N. Hawley, Toledo, OH 43607

June 21, 2024, 11AM
Featured Author
Women’s Leadership Summit
Glass City Center, Toledo, OH 43604

April 20, 2024, 10AM
Featured Author
Ohioana Book Festival
Columbus Metropolitan Library
96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215

February 17, 2024, 12PM
Featured Reader
Creative Extravaganza
Sponsored by Unbounded Artists Inc.
Fifth Third Building
One Seagate, Toledo, OH 43604

December 14, 2023, 7PM
As We Cover Ourselves With Light
Sheila-Na-Gig Editions
Zoom Book Launch

December 12, 2023, 7PM
Mingle With the Flamingos
Featured Poet’s Against Racism/USA – Featured Reader
Online Reading

December 10, 2023, 2PM
As We Cover Ourselves With Light
Live Book Launch
The Truth Gallery
7 East Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 43620