FORBIDDEN STANZAS: A Public Reading of Poems Banned Through the Ages

Thu, 09 Oct, 2025 at 06:30 pm UTC-04:00

Meander Art Bar | Baltimore

Amy L Bernstein - Author
Publisher/HostAmy L Bernstein - Author
FORBIDDEN STANZAS: A Public Reading of Poems Banned Through the Ages
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In honor of Banned Books Week (October 5-11), the DC-Maryland Chapter of Writers for Democratic Action is hosting a free public reading of censored poetry from all ages and cultures.
This fun and freewheeling event with a serious side takes place October 9, 6.30-8.30 p.m., at the funky and charming Meander Art Bar in Baltimore’s Upper Fells Point. The food is terrific and the cocktails are magical.
Readers are welcome!
If you’d like to read a poem from this suggested list (https://bit.ly/ForbiddenStanzas) or read a short transgressive poem of your own, please join us. We’ll have a sign-up sheet at the door and will cram in as many readings as we can.
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Meander Art Bar, 1801 E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21231-1853, United States

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