Viva Poesia: Palabras, Musica, y Cultura

The official kick off of National Poetry Month in San Antonio is the 9th annual Viva Poesia: Palabras, Musica, y Cultura at Mission Marquee Plaza! This year’s theme is For Reels! A Poetic Tribute to the Movies , in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the historic Mission Drive-In. The event will feature performances from present and past poets laureate, live music, visual arts, and more!

Viva Poesía features performances from current San Antonio Poet Laureate Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, past poets laureate Dr. Carmen Tafolla, Jenny Brown, and Dr. Octavio Quintanilla, as well as local spoken word artists Eddie Vega, Rooster Martinez, Arrie Porter, Isabel Brown, and Ollie McCrary.  With original pieces created specifically for this event, these literary luminaries will sing in verse the cinematic magic and nostalgia of some of the films that have inspired us as human beings.

Emceed by Anthony “The Poet” Flores, Viva Poesía will include live performances by comedians, the Wonder Theatre (formerly the Woodlawn Theatre), the San Antonio Philharmonic Brass Ensemble, Como Las Movies, and more.

The event will also feature make-and-take art activities and interactive workshops for the entire family led by highly acclaimed local artists and poets.  Pop-up vendors will be on-site, and food and beverages will be available for purchase throughout the evening.

For more event details, visit www.missionmarquee.com or call 210-207-2111.

Hosted by the City of San Antonio’s World Heritage Office, Department of Arts & Culture and Mission Marquee Plaza.

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