The 10th Annual

New Orleans Poetry Festival

April 10-13, 2025

The promotional flyer for the New Orleans Poetry Festival lists events from April 10-13 at various venues in New Orleans. It features a Locals Night Opening Gala on April 10 at Saturn Bar with poets Rachel Zavecz, Andy Young, Brad Richard, Maria Moore, Benjamin Morris, Skye Jackson, and Ariel Francisco. The Saturday Night Feature on April 12 at Café Istanbul presents Ariana Reines and Tongo Eisen-Martin. The Small Press Bookfair, Readings, Roundtables, & Workshops take place April 12-13 at the New Orleans Healing Center and St. Roch Tavern. International Night: French Poetry & Translation on April 11 at Café Istanbul features Frédéric Forte, Virginie Poitrasson, Joce Mienniel, and Michelle Noteboom. The flyer includes black-and-white portraits of two poets and the festival’s website, nolapoetry.com.

Ariana Reines • Tongo Eisen-Martin

Main Features, Saturday April 12 7:00 PM Café Istanbul

Frédéric Forte • Virginie Poitrasson • Joce Mienniel • Michelle Noteboom

International Features: French Poetry & Translation, Friday April 11 7:00 PM Café Istanbul

Rachel Zavecz • Andy Young • Brad Richard • Marian Moore • Benjamin Morris • Skye Jackson • Ariel Francisco

Locals Night Opening Gala, Thursday April 10 7:00 PM Saturn Bar

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