We invite you to the first Eno River Poetry Festival, which will take place Saturday, August 5, 2023 from 1-8 p.m. at the Orange County Public Library in Hillsborough, NC…. Read More →
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Carrboro Poet Laureate Shares the Importance of Her Craft
MEET THE 2023 PIEDMONT LAUREATE: DASAN AHANU
—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Dasan Ahanu, the poet and spoken-word artist who recently became the 2023 Piedmont Laureate, grew up under his given name, Chris Massenburg. But once… Read More →
New Piedmont Laureate Dasan Ahanu Ushers In a New Literary Era
Spoken Word Artist Dasan Ahanu Selected as 2023 Piedmont Laureate
Dasan Ahanu, a Durham-based spoken word artist/poet, has been selected as the region’s 2023 Piedmont Laureate. During 2023, Ahanu will appear at virtual and in-person programming, including workshops, reading programs… Read More →
