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This event is a collaboration of Books Of Hope & Somerville Arts Council's Poet Laureate Nicole Terez-Dutton. Also sponsored by The Massachusetts Cultural Council & Arts at the Armory. Books Of Hope is a program of The Mystic Learning Center.

7:00pm: Youth Poetry Showcase, feat. Books Of Hope & Louder Than A Bomb poets
7:30pm: Mal Devisa
8:00pm-9:00: Rachel McKibbens performance followed by an interactive workshop 
 
Adults: $10 Donation/ Youth: FREE

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Rachel McKibbens is a Chicana poet, activist, & mental health advocate with nearly two decades of involvement sharing the transformative power of poetry More info about Rachel McKibbens: www.rachelmckibbens.com/

THE OUTLAST PROJECT is a cathartic poetry event & interactive healing art project designed to empower survivors of sexual assault. More info about The Outlast Project: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-outlast-project#/

More info about musical guest Mal Devisa: https://maldevisa.bandcamp.com/

 

Outlast Project Rachel McKIbbens


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