Word of Mouth Feature-Open Poetry Reading
Schedule
Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
MOTR Pub | Cincinnati, OH
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Word of Mouth Cincinnati, now in its 12th year, welcomes two local writers, Desirae Hosley & Matt Farley to the feature stage on February 22. After the snow got its way with us in January, we're looking forward to welcoming Desirae and Matt, along with all of your voices and ears to MOTR Pub this month. Here's our features' bios: MATT FARLEY is a queer-identifying poet, urban Appalachian activist, forklift driver and educator who is born, raised, and rooted in the Greater Cincinnati area. His work has been published in Untelling, on poets.org and in the anthology For a Better World. Flea markets, forests, and the library are some of his favorite places. Connect with him @mattfarleywrites on Instagram.
DESIRAE THE “SILENT POET” HOSLEY " is the Interim Executive Director of WordPlay Cincy, a youth-centered storytelling organization amplifying young voices. An ArtsWave Inspire Artist Grantee, poet, author, and community connector; she builds brave spaces for stories to bloom—led by love, language, and a deep devotion to hearts.
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Where is it happening?
MOTR Pub, 1345 Main St, Cincinnati, OH 45202-7613, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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