Poetry Out Loud

The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council is hosting the regional Poetry Out Loud Competition Saturday, February 18 at 10 a.m. at the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The program aspires to build self-confidence, strengthen public speaking skills and educate participants about the history of poetry.

Poetry Out Loud is a national initiative that encourages highschool students to learn about poetry through memorization, performance, and competition. The…

Last month saw the regional “Poetry Out Loud” Competition at the Straus Youth Academy for the Arts. The three finalists from that completion head to the…

The Strauss Youth Academy is hosting the northeast Louisiana regional Poetry Out Loud competition on Feb. 13.Poetry Our Loud is a nationwide competition…