• A Walk with Poetry

    Shelley Lake 1400 W. Millbrook Rd., Raleigh, NC, United States

    Slow down, reflect, and reconnect through spoken word poetry in a natural outdoor setting! As part of SEEK Raleigh, Artist Kiana Renee has created an immersive, community-centered arts experience in celebration of National Poetry Month. A Walk with Poetry is designed to highlight and uplift Raleigh's vibrant poetry community. Encounter live poetry performances at designated stops along Shelley Lake and listen to featured performers in the Pecan Grove (located near the trail entrance). The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu