Sewanee Spoken Word

******* If you’re driving to our Sewanee Spoken Word gathering this evening at Shenanigans, you might want to allow extra time. University Avenue will be shut down for a back-to-school block party. The closest parking may be across the highway, at the state park visitor center or at the community center. ****** when : 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026 where : the back room at  Shenanigans theme : BLUR prompt for performers : Justify the need for speed, in five minutes or less.  feel free to: * Ignore or mock the theme and prompt. * Show off your own work or someone else’s. * Stray far beyond the bounds of poetry. * Invite friends.

when : 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 where : the back room at Shenanigans theme : SUPERSTITION prompt for performers : Have fun with an old one or make up a new one. Then, in five minutes or less, let it rip.  feel free to: * Ignore or mock the theme and prompt. * Show off your own work or someone else’s. * Stray far beyond the bounds of poetry. * Invite friends.