In a continuation of the vibrant community public art event, The Florence Poetry Carnival, special guest artists Brother's Keeper Poetry and Theater Ensemble are the featured literary artists for "Poetry and Pie". As the singular event programmed for the Florence Poetry Carnival 2025, this evening of community art is an activation of small town collaboration between public arts programmer and originator of the Florence Poetry Carnival, Rachel Cyrene Blackman, the Bombyx Center for Art and Equity and the Florence Pie Bar, which will have a pop-up pie shop with slices of pie for sale. This community celebration of National Poetry Month takes place on the evening of April at Bombyx.

Very special guests to start the evening will be the three finalists from the Valley Youth Poetry Slam to be chosen at the live event at Northampton's Academy of Music on April 5th.

Since 2013, Brother's Keeper Poetry Theater Ensemble has been a beacon of hope and transformation, weaving together words, emotions, and stories to create powerful theatrical performances that resonate deeply with their audiences. The group blends elements of poetry, spoken word, theatre and music to create a unique performance which is not only entertaining and educational, but also soulful.

Passionate about fostering diversity and social change, Brother's Keeper has taken their craft into diverse spaces, performing at city halls, job corps programs, corporate office seeking to enhance their DEI initiatives, and young adult substance abuse centers. With every stage they grace, they aim to spark dialogue, challenge perceptions, and encourage healing through the transformative power of art. Brother's Keeper has received citations of merit from the City Hall in the cities of: East Providence, Providence and Pawtucket Rhode Island.

Doors open at 6:00 pm

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