7th Annual Festival of Words in Grand Coteau
The 7th annual 'Festival of Words' kicks off today in Grand Coteau, and there is a plethora of activities, including meeting authors, poets, and lyricists, and participating in workshops, word crawls, and drive by poetry. A true gumbo of culture! Check out the schedule of events, and a map of the festivities, which runs through Saturday, November 8, and make plans to attend!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5
Drive-by Poetry by students of Magnet Academy of Cultural Arts
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Location: JAVA SQUARE--103 W Landry St, Opelousas, LA 70570
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
All Day, authors teach in the St. Landry and St. Martin Public Schools.
Event: Awards Ceremony + for grades 6 – 12
Master of Ceremonies: Chelsea Ellison
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Location: The South St. Landry Community Library, 235 Marie Street,
Sunset, LA 70584
Plus: Open Mic & Special Performance by LaTasha Weatherspoon
6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
All Day, authors teach in the St. Landry and St. Martin Public Schools.
NEW!
COMMUNITY POTLUCK DINNER – Authors Welcome Celebration!
Bring your favorite dish!
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Location: KPC Hall, 252 Church St., Grand Coteau, La. 70541
(everyone invited!)
Authors: Roddie Romero + Eric Adcock & Anderson Dovilas
Event: Poetry & Musical performance and + Q & A
Time: 7:00 — 9:30 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Chapel, 252-A Church St., Grand Coteau, LA 70541
+welcome/intros by: Rosalyn Spencer, LaVonya Malveaux, Herman Fusilier, David Cheramie
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Presenters: Bruce Coen, James Blanchard and friends
Event: “Drive-by” Poetry”
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: MLK Dr., Grand Coteau in cafes and gift shops, and on the streets
Event: Community Stage showcasing literary and spoken word groups of Acadiana
Time: 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Thensted Center, 268 Church St., Grand Coteau, LA 70541
Author: Ava Leavell Haymon
Event: Poetry Workshop
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Chapel, 252-A, Church St., Grand Coteau, LA 70541
Author: Anderson Dovilas
Event: Poetry Writing Workshop (French/English)
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:50 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Chapel, 252-A, Church St., Grand Coteau, LA 70541
Author: Luis Alberto Urrea
Event: Fiction Writing Workshop
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Chapel, 252-A, Church St., Grand Coteau, LA 70541
Authors: Luis Alberto Urrea + Ava Leavell Haymon
Event: Public Reading + Q & A
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: St. Charles Chapel, 252-A Church St.
Grand Coteau, LA 70541
FMI: festivalwords@gmail.com; 337-254-9695
+welcome/intros by: Mayor Virginia Henry, Clare L. Martin