News & Events

Updated 4/26/2024

We have plenty of news to share. Check out Kakalak 2023’s art in full color, watch the video of the most recent ZOOM, or view photos of any of the Kakalak events this year. It’s all here! And check back often to see what’s happening…


Latest News

KAKALAK 2023 ART
Original Artwork from Kakalak 2023
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Visit the link “View Online” left to see the beautiful artwork chosen for Kakalak 2023 as it was originally submitted by artists.


APRIL 9 ZOOM HIGHLIGHTS
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Kakalak 2023 Zoom events have been nothing short of amazing, bringing together contributors from all over. Revisit—or view for the first time—the latest April 9 Zoom (click on “View Recording” left).


RELEASE PARTY
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We had a great time at the Release in Lancaster—and plenty of photos to show (click on “Event Highlights” left). Huge thanks to Johannes Tromp and John Craig for welcoming us to the Lancaster Cultural Arts Center.


CARRBORO, NC, REGIONAL READING
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Thanks to everyone who came out to the Kakalak 23 celebration in Carrboro, NC. Click on “Event Highlights” left to see the crowd.


POETRY HICKORY CELEBRATION
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We had an wonderful turnout for the Poetry Hickory reading at Taste Full Beans Coffee, Tea & Café. Thanks to Kakalak 2023 contributors who presented and to Scott Owens for welcoming us to his monthly reading series. Click on “Event Highlights” left for photos.


WATERBEAN POETRY NIGHT AT THE MIC
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What an incredible reading at Waterbean Poetry Night at the Mic! Click “Event Highlights” left to see the group of presenters and more. Thanks to host Leslie M. Rupracht for inviting Kakalak contributors back to this incredible venue.


AFTERNOON OF POETRY & PROSE
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We had a wonderful afternoon of community at the Bakhita Center in Rock Hill. Thanks again to Evelyn Eickmeyer-Quiñones and Julie Ann Cook for organizing the event. See our Facebook page for highlights.


SCUPPERNONG BOOKS IN GREENSBORO
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Thanks to Steve Cushman’s organizing efforts, Scuppernong Books had a great turnout of folks to celebrate Kakalak 2023! See our Facebook page for highlights.


Thanks for supporting Kakalak! For questions about an event or news, or if you’d like to organize a Kakalak reading, please contact me for assistance!