Soul Food Bards & Brews EDRW Kick-Off Poetry Slam, October 3

Join us for Eat Drink Read Write Festival’s kick-off party on Friday, October 3, 6:30-9:00 p.m., Central Library, with poetry, beer, coffee and soul food. Back Forty Beer Co. and The J. Clyde will provide beer samples.

 

 
The area’s best poets will compete for cash prizes and bragging rights. Admission is free but it’s $5 to compete. All contestants must perform at least one food-related poem. First place winner will receive $300 and second place will receive $200.

Enjoy Full Moon Bar-B-Que sandwiches and food from Todd English P.U.B. and Earth Fare.

Sample BPL’s new coffee blend from Higher Ground Roasters:

Soft drinks by Coca-Cola. Music by Clutch Band. Must be at least 18 to enter and at least 21 to be served.

This program is made possible by contributions from Wind Creek Hospitality and the Friends of the Birmingham Public Library, as well as these following partners and sponsors: