2nd Annual Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival & 3rd Annual Poetry Pachanga!!

El Zarape Press

 

Sponsored by
City of San Benito * El Zarape Press * Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center

~Rio Grande Valley international Poetry Festial: Established 2008~

"Let the plethora of words commence!"

Founded by Daniel Garcia Ordaz and Brenda Nettles Riojas

Now Seeking Sponsors to join El Zarape Press.

Phone: (956) 358-7211


 

Celebrate National Poetry Month . . .

 . . . With a plethora of international poets!

WHAT: "Valley International Poetry Festival & "2nd Annual Poetry Pachanga"
SEE LINK TO FULL SCHEDULE BELOW!!
WHEN: April 23, 24, 25, 26, 2009
WHERE: Click Here to see a list of 2008 Venues across the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas
ADDRESS: Headquarters: To Be Determined
TIME: Event times will vary throughout the weekend.
FYI: All events will be free and open to the public. Books, Chapbooks, CDs, T-shirts, etc., for sale.
Contact: Daniel García Ordaz, Founder, @ 956-358-7211


POETS, CLICK HERE FOR LATE REGISTRATION Registration is open until March 23, 2009

VIPF plans to offer:

  • an anthology (submissions now closed)
  • a poetry slam for youth (open to local high schoolers ages 14--19)
  • readings by college/university students
  • a poetry slam for adults (registered poets only)
  • poets in the schools
  • readings across the Rio Grande Valley
  • a possible field trip to the Dr. Gloria E. Anzaldua burial site (if there's enough interest)
  • proximity to South Padre Island, Texas
  • proximity to shopping in Mexico
  • proximity to shopping at new outlet mall



    ALL EVENTS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
    (unless otherwise noted)


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    Poetry Pachanga Links

    National Poetry Month (Poets.org, founders)
    Lesson plans/Info for teachers, librarians and booksellers
    El Zarape Press
    UT-Pan American Department of English
    Art That Heals, Inc.

    Email: wegotwords@hotmail.com