Community of Love: When Poetry Came to Town (Digital Movie)
"Community of Love: When Poetry came to Town" is a digital mainly pictorial movie that covers in pictures and sound nine years of Warren Artist Market poet gatherings; in and around town, to read poetry, write poetry, talk about social issues, and fellowship.
Through this fellowship many invaluable friendships have been forged, many social barriers have been broken. To date Black, White and Native American poets and writers have gathered around town to share their experience, strengths, hopes, wit, and shade all through words.
So Ideally, We will view my short production...we my have a special (sacrificial poet) reader. We will have some wine and cheese, thank the heavens and our respective Savior, we may also talk about the Ninth Publication.
We hope this film will demonstrate how the power of the arts work on the community and individual level, in particular through the force of words and uplifted voices.
This Event is Free
This Event is also made possible by a Grant from the
Warren County Branch of North Carolina Arts Council
A Juneteenth Performance
Thomas Park will perform in an evening that can be described as 1/2 a one-man show and 1/2 a short dramatic reading of my play "We Gone"
The play portrays the events that occur on a small slave holding plantation, if one could call it that, when the captives receive important news.
I will also share a few new poems prepared for this event, and perform Three monologues including my friends "Frederick Douglass,", "The Queer Sufi: Abdul Dolla"
and one more interesting guest from our past.
There will also be a Special Musical guest
Mr. Frazier Williams.
We appreciate your support.
This event is Free
And made possible by a Grant from the Warren County Arts Council
Cover Art by Rashaun Rucker
And the North Carolina Arts Council
WAM 1st Friday
A Poetic Return to Main Street
Warren Artist Market (First Friday Poetry) is the longest running poetry venue in Northeastern N.C., and Southside Virginia. They are in their eighth year of what founder Thomas Park calls “Community building through literacy.” WAM poets have read, performed and entertained audiences from big cities to country roads, Main Streets, to vineyards, to parks, at weddings, on lawns and in gardens, via library programs and special funding-at times. They remain a vibrant collective of writers and performers.
The public is invited to come and fellowship with their patrons and poets; who have all grown closer together by gathering over the years. The best sounds in music; especially modern jazz to soothe and feed the soul will be provided by WAM’s own Sterling Cheston. There is always a moment for discussion at WAM readings, the poets don’t mind being asked about their work (mostly).
Food is usually available at WAM venues, but not for this night. However a nice splash of wine will be provided-while it lasts, and of course water, sugar-free drinks, and some light edibles (not that kind).
But after the show, or before the show, or before and after the show… there is a brand new CBD store across the street and a brand spanking new distillery and bar next door…so it’s another great opportunity to explore and enjoy Our Town.
Warren Artist Market Poetry events continue to be one of the hippest poetry trips in Northeast N.C. and South-side Virginia. It has been said of poetry nights “Amazing,” “The Bomb,”… and my favorite, “Well son…this is quite an accomplishment in this here bastion of conservatism…”
We have fun while we learn about each other in safe space. Come a little early to sign up for the open-mic.
This is a free public event…but donations are deeply appreciated.
May YOGA with Flynne
Tuesdays 6 - 7:15 pm.
Contact Flynne Meares for information or to register.
May YOGA with Flynne
Tuesdays 6 - 7:15 pm.
Contact Flynne Meares for information or to register.
Restorative Yoga Mini-Retreat with Flynne
Practice mindfulness, breathing techniques, and restorative yoga to relax and reset.
You will need to bring the following:
• Yoga mat (or blankets to lie on)
• Blankets to lie on and cover up with
• Bolsters, sofa cushions/bulky pillows, towels, and/or more blankets
• Sleep mask or something soft to cover eyes
Restorative yoga is a practice that uses relaxation to balance the excess action of modern life with simple, gentle, supported poses held longer than typical yoga poses to give you time to relax completely.
$30. Space is limited.
Contact Flynne at 910-580-7486 or flynnemeares@gmail.com to register in advance.
May YOGA with Flynne
Tuesdays 6 - 7:15 pm.
Contact Flynne Meares for information or to register.
Cosmosis Yoga with Kristen
Gentle Yoga Mondays 6-7 pm
Vinyasa Yoga Tuesdays 7-8 am
$10 per class.
You can sign up by visiting: https://linktr.ee/CosmosisYoga
May YOGA with Flynne
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6 - 7:15 pm.
Must pre-register.
Contact Flynne Meares for information or to register.
Cosmosis Yoga with Kristen
Gentle Yoga Mondays 6-7 pm
Vinyasa Yoga Tuesdays 7-8 am
$10 per class.
You can sign up by visiting: https://linktr.ee/CosmosisYoga
WAM 1st Friday
A Poetic Return to Main Street
Warren Artist Market (First Friday Poetry) is the longest running poetry venue in Northeastern N.C., and Southside Virginia. They are in their eighth year of what founder Thomas Park calls “Community building through literacy.” WAM poets have read, performed and entertained audiences from big cities to country roads, Main Streets, to vineyards, to parks, at weddings, on lawns and in gardens, via library programs and special funding-at times. They remain a vibrant collective of writers and performers.
The public is invited to come and fellowship with their patrons and poets; who have all grown closer together by gathering over the years. The best sounds in music; especially modern jazz to soothe and feed the soul will be provided by WAM’s own Sterling Cheston. There is always a moment for discussion at WAM readings, the poets don’t mind being asked about their work (mostly).
Food is usually available at WAM venues, but not for this night. However a nice splash of wine will be provided-while it lasts, and of course water, sugar-free drinks, and some light edibles (not that kind).
But after the show, or before the show, or before and after the show… there is a brand new CBD store across the street and a brand spanking new distillery and bar next door…so it’s another great opportunity to explore and enjoy Our Town.
Warren Artist Market Poetry events continue to be one of the hippest poetry trips in Northeast N.C. and South-side Virginia. It has been said of poetry nights “Amazing,” “The Bomb,”… and my favorite, “Well son…this is quite an accomplishment in this here bastion of conservatism…”
We have fun while we learn about each other in safe space. Come a little early to sign up for the open-mic.
This is a free public event…but donations are deeply appreciated.
Pride Fundraiser Wine Tasting
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-wines-of-summer-wine-tasting-and-fundraiser-tickets-321347608347?aff=esfb&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-source=fb&utm-term=checkoutwidget&fbclid=IwAR3DwsV-pj7ml2iN1oaZAKvPG-vpEr4czSip-T6p85FCTtMXGJW6uqK7vfg
May YOGA with Flynne
Tuesdays - 6 - 7:15 pm.
Contact Flynne Meares for information or to register.
Cosmosis Yoga with Kristen
Gentle Yoga Mondays 6-7 pm
Vinyasa Yoga Tuesdays 7-8 am
$10 per class.
You can sign up by visiting: https://linktr.ee/CosmosisYoga
Youth Art & Entrepreneurship Market at Warrenton Armory
Young Artists & Entrepreneurs Market to show and sell their creations.
This event has outgrown the Frontier Warren Space and will take place at the Warrenton Armory.
Food Trucks will be on site.
April YOGA with Flynne (Pre-Registration Required)
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - 6 - 7:15 pm.
Must pre-register.
Contact Flynne Meares for information or to register.
Youth Entrepreneurship 101 & 102 Workshops
Entrepreneurship 101:
Learn basic entrepreneurial skills and explore your ideas for the upcoming Art & Entrepreneurship Market (4/30) with other young entrepreneurs. $5 per participant.
Entrepreneurship 102:
Learn more entrepreneurial skills, including pricing, merchandising, and marketing and continue to explore your ideas for the upcoming Art & Entrepreneurship Market (4/30) with other young entrepreneurs. $5 per participant.
Click here for details and application:
http://eepurl.com/hKURCb
This workshop is presented by Frontier Warren, Warren Area Business Association, & Warren County 4-H
L&L TED Talk: Elizabeth Gilbert - Your Elusive Creative Genius
Elizabeth Gilbert muses on the impossible things we expect from artists and geniuses -- and shares the radical idea that, instead of the rare person "being" a genius, all of us "have" a genius. It's a funny, personal and surprisingly moving talk.
The author of "Eat, Pray, Love," Elizabeth Gilbert has thought long and hard about some big topics. Her fascinations: genius, creativity and how we get in our own way when it comes to both.
https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius