Feb 16 2021
Poetry in the Jazz Age

Poetry in the Jazz Age

Presented by Knott House Museum and Museum of Florida History and 100 Thousand Poets for Change at Online/Virtual Space

"Poetry in the Jazz Age" will be streamed live via Zoom and participants will need to register prior to the event to receive access information. Anyone may register for this program up to one hour prior to the start time. To register for this free virtual event, please email museum staff at My.KHM@dos.myflorida.com to receive access link. “Poetry in the Jazz Age” highlights literary and musical traditions of the period, with Dr. Yolanda Franklin reading Harlem Renaissance poetry in addition to contemporary poetry inspired by that movement. Stephen Thompson, vintage music enthusiast, shares influential jazz composers from Harlem of 1920s and 30s. Terri Carrion, poet-in-residence at the Knott House Museum, reads poetry of Luella Knott, contrasting her style with the Jazz Poets of the same era. Call 850.922.2459 for more information. Event hosted by Knott House Museum, 100 Thousand Poets for Change, and Museum of Florida History. A partial recording will be posted on the Knott House Museum’s Facebook page the following day.

Admission Info

Free admission. To register, contact staff at My.KHM@dos.myflorida.com.

Phone: 850-922-2459

Email: My.KHM@dos.myflorida.com

Dates & Times

2021/02/16 - 2021/02/16

Location Info

Online/Virtual Space