Thanks to poets Abdul Ali, Gregory Luce, Ethelbert Miller, Melanie Figg, Joseph Ross and Danielle Evennou for selecting the four finalists in the DC Poet Project from among tens of participants in the three open mic events — March 25, April 1, and April 8 — at the Anacostia Branch of the DC Public Library. […]

Day Eight, with partnership and support from the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, Lisc DC, DC Public Library, Brink Media, Upshur Street Books, individual donors and sponsors, and the featuring poets, is launching the DC Poet Project. The DC Poet Project is a poetry reading series with connected open mic. At each reading […]

As you know, Day Eight strives to support the arts in all forms. One of the most important ways we accomplish this vital task is by providing a space where artists can showcase and write about their work. In 2016, we expanded this endeavor with our revitalized poetry publishing program. As Board Chair of Day […]