[Archived] “Celebrating Pride and Diversity”

For Immediate Release: May 30, 2018

You are invited to a poetry reading on Friday, June 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Durant Arts Center, 1605 Cameron St. celebrating the rich diversity which makes-up our community. Wendi R. Kaplan, City of Alexandria Poet Laureate, will help participants understand that everyone is unique and will recognize our individual differences. Light refreshments will be available.

The Poet Laureate and literary programs are part of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities’ Office of the Arts.  For additional information, please contact Cheryl Anne Colton at 703.746.5565 or cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov , or visit www.alexandriava.gov/Arts.

Please be advised the evening’s conversation and poetry may be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. Adult material may be covered.

The City of Alexandria is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended. To request a reasonable accommodation, email cherylanne.colton@alexandriava.gov,  or call 703.746.5565 Virginia Relay 711.