2026 Community Gathering Featuring Ada Limón
Schedule
Mon, 18 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Benton Convention Center | Winston Salem, NC
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Monday, May 18, 20265:00 PM—Community Social
6:00 PM—Keynote and Program
Benton Convention Center
$25
This annual gathering of community features a powerful keynote and conversation with Ada Limón, award-winning author and the 24th Poet Laureate of the United States. Limon’s poetry reminds us that storytelling and shared language can be tools of hope and resilience, nourishing our collective ability to care for our world and for each other. Join us for an evening of connection, creativity, and possibility in service of the place we call home.
SPECIAL FEATURES THIS YEAR:
🔵There will be an interactive creative station hosted by Sawtooth School for Visual Art where attendees can make a special takeaway piece inspired by Ada Limón’s poetry.
🔵The evening program will begin with a newly commissioned poem reading by local poet and writer, Jacinta V. White.
🔵We are partnering with Bookmarks to sell copies of Ada Limón’s books.
COMMUNITY MEETING REGISTRATION
Individual tickets are $25 each.
If cost is a barrier, you can request a complimentary ticket. Please note that complimentary tickets will be first come first served.
Sponsorships are now being accepted; register online by March 31.
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Where is it happening?
Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101-2806, United States, Winston SalemEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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