Friday, February 6, 7-9pm
Steiner Auditorium

FREE admission
Cash bar available

HBO Def Poetry Jam artist Sharif Simmons hosts an evening of performances by local spoken word artists headlined by internationally renowned spoken word artist Patricia Smith. Smith is a four-time National Poetry Slam champion and an award-winning poet. Her most recent book, Blood Dazzler, was a 2008 National Book Award finalist.

To submit your poetry for selection, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 205.254.2856.

To learn more about Patricia Smith, please visit her website.