Bloom Stage proudly announces the first show in its 2026 series, “A Place for All Voices.” Produced in both Murfreesboro and historic Rugby, Tennessee, this show will invite audience members to reflect on the impact of all creative communities through an entertaining evening of live performance and art. The show also serves as a release party for Poetry in the Boro’s 10th anniversary anthology, also titled A Place for All Voices.
Through poetry, story, music, and performance, this show celebrates the history and reach of Poetry in the Boro, a reading and open mic event that regularly attracts standing-room-only crowds, actively welcomes a diverse group of participants and poetic styles, and has participated in collaborations across the state and beyond.
The show will feature the music of Heather Moulder, art by Henry Jones, live art by Gregory Lannom, and a host of storytellers and poets along with an open mic segment.
The beautiful Walnut House provides an intimate setting for this quarterly event, creating a space for connection and community. Located at 116 N Walnut Street (off the Square in downtown Murfreesboro), doors at 5:30 pm with libations and light refreshments, and the show starts at 6 pm.
The organizers suggest an anthology purchase or a $10 donation at the door to help with expenses, but admission is free. Art by Henry Jones will also be available for purchase.
Event Quick FACTS
Date: Sunday evening, March 22
Time: 5:30 doors; 6:00 pm show
Location: Walnut House, 116 N. Walnut Street in downtown Murfreesboro
Parking: Street parking in the area is free and unlimited on the weekends
Admission: Free, though an anthology purchase or contribution to the tip jar is appreciated
About the anthology and the event organizers
A Place for All Voices includes poetry, art, and photographs representing the first ten years of Poetry in the Boro. Representing a wide variety of perspectives and poetic styles, all of the 50+ contributors to the book are part of the Poetry in the Boro community and have shared their creativity at PitB events. Edited by Bryanna Licciardi, Kory Wells, and Taffeta Chime, the book was designed by Cheyanne Leonardo. Online sales information will be posted soon.
Bloom Stage is a quarterly event that brings a blend of storytelling, poetry, music and art to the Murfreesboro stage at Walnut House. The series is produced by founder Kara J Kemp with co-producer Kory Wells, Poetry in the Boro, and other community arts leaders.
Poetry in the Boro is a reading and open mic series founded in 2016 that provides a welcoming and supportive environment for expression of all community voices. Meeting most months at the Dapper Owl Coffee Pub, the series is directed by founder Kory Wells and a team of volunteers.
For further information about the show, visit poetryintheboro.org.
Banner image: The December 2024 Bloom Stage cast
