2nd Saturday Presents: Poetic Memory: A Gathering of Elders

Poetic Memory: A Gathering of Elders is a special edition of 2nd Saturday Poets hosted…
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Location
The Delaware Contemporary
Date
Sat, June 13
Time
2:00 pm

Event Details

Date
Saturday, June 13
Time
2:00 pm
Location

The Delaware Contemporary
200 S. Madison St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801

Event Type
Ticket Cost
FREE!

Event Website

Description

Poetic Memory: A Gathering of Elders is a special edition of 2nd Saturday Poets hosted by Dr. Yalonda JD Green at The Delaware Contemporary on June 13, 2026, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. The afternoon will feature poets, storytellers, musicians, and cultural keepers including Vaughn Hilton, Phillip Bannowsky, Boe Nakakakena Harris, and Andre’ Wright Sr., followed by an open mic. Rooted in the spirit of the griot tradition, the event celebrates memory, oral tradition, lived experience, and the power of poetry to connect generations and communities.

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