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SUMMARY:Power of the Pen\, Studio NPL or Online
DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a creative writing workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, fiction\, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry\, writing prompts\, writing time\, and performance practice. Whether you are already a writer or have never written anything that wasn’t assigned at school\, Power of the Pen shows how writing and speaking your truth changes the life opportunities available to you. Youth interested in performing with Southern Word at feature events should participate in this series. Open to youth ages 13 to 19. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-power-of-the-pen/2026-11-19/
LOCATION:Studio NPL or Online
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UID:10006484-1796050800-1796056200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, East Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-east/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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UID:10006712-1796050800-1796061600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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UID:10006547-1796137200-1796142600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Watkins Park Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-watkins/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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UID:10006713-1796137200-1796148000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-01/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T150000
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UID:10006714-1796223600-1796234400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261202T163000
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CREATED:20260904T173614Z
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UID:10006611-1796229000-1796234400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Southeast Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-southeast/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z
CREATED:20260904T175939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z
UID:10006715-1796310000-1796320800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144603Z
CREATED:20260904T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144603Z
UID:10006675-1796311800-1796317200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Bellevue Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-with-andre/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T180739Z
CREATED:20260904T180739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180739Z
UID:10006730-1796311800-1796317200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Power of the Pen\, Studio NPL or Online
DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a creative writing workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, fiction\, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry\, writing prompts\, writing time\, and performance practice. Whether you are already a writer or have never written anything that wasn’t assigned at school\, Power of the Pen shows how writing and speaking your truth changes the life opportunities available to you. Youth interested in performing with Southern Word at feature events should participate in this series. Open to youth ages 13 to 19. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-power-of-the-pen/2026-12-03/
LOCATION:Studio NPL or Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260909T201447Z
CREATED:20260909T201447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T201447Z
UID:10006733-1796497200-1796504400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:2026 State of the Word
DESCRIPTION:This regional poetry showcase has become a springboard for young leaders who wish to speak through silence\, share thoughts with their community\, or champion a new vision for themselves and the world. You will never encounter energy like the spirit of the performers and audience of the State of the Word. \nA panel of judges will also select the 2027 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate\, a program which  aims to celebrate youth across Nashville at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement.  \nPerformers emerge from Southern Word’s programs sponsored by the Metro Arts: Nashville Office of Arts + Culture\, Tennessee Arts Commission\, Metro Nashville Public Schools\, Memorial Foundation\, Nashville Public Library\, Nashville Public Library Foundation\, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee\, Dan and Margaret Maddox Fund\, and the Metro Human Relations Commission.  \nState of the Word is being held at Vanderbilt University’s Sarratt Cinema in the Sarratt Student Center (2301 Vanderbilt Pl\, Nashville\, TN 37240) on December 5 at 7:00pm.  \nTICKETS\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastEmail *Would you like to be added to Southern Word's e-mail list?  *YesNoPayment TypeRegular Admission - $15Student Admission - $5Pay at the DoorNumber of  Regular Admission Tickets *12345Number of Student Admission Tickets *12345Number of Tickets *12345Additional Guest's Name Additional Guest's Name Additional Guest's NameAdditional Guest's NameNext\nWould you like to add a donation to support Southern Word's work with youth? *Not today.Yes\, please add $5.Yes\, please add $10.Yes\, please add $25.Donations are 100% tax deductible to the full extent of the law.Total$0.00Billing Address *Address Line 1Address Line 2City--- Select state ---AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeSquare *CardName on CardNameSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-state-of-the-word/
LOCATION:Sarratt Cinema\, 2301 Vanderbilt Pl\, Nashville\, TN\, 37240\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144322Z
CREATED:20260904T172118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144322Z
UID:10006485-1796655600-1796661000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, East Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-east/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library\, East Branch\, 206 Gallatin\, Nashville\, TN\, 37206
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z
CREATED:20260904T175939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z
UID:10006716-1796655600-1796666400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T163000
DTSTAMP:20260908T150111Z
CREATED:20260904T171524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T150111Z
UID:10006548-1796742000-1796747400@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Watkins Park Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-watkins/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Watkins Park Library Branch\, 612 17th Ave N\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z
CREATED:20260904T175939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z
UID:10006717-1796742000-1796752800@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-08/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z
CREATED:20260904T175939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z
UID:10006718-1796828400-1796839200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144732Z
CREATED:20260904T173614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144732Z
UID:10006612-1796833800-1796839200@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Southeast Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-southeast/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:Southeast Library\, 5260 Hickory Hollow Pkwy #201\, Antioch\, TN\, 37013
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144135Z
CREATED:20260904T175939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144135Z
UID:10006719-1796914800-1796925600@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Studio NPL
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-mmv-studionpl/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Nashville Public Library – Studio NPL\, 615 Church St.\, Nashville\, TN\, 37219\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260908T144603Z
CREATED:20260904T174606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260908T144603Z
UID:10006676-1796916600-1796922000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Moving Music Forward\, Bellevue Branch
DESCRIPTION:Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track\, mixing a song\, developing lyrics\, or dropping an EP. Beginning to advanced musicians and producers welcome. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/moving-music-forward-with-andre/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Bellevue Library\, 720 Baugh Road\, Nashville\, TN\, 37221
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T180739Z
CREATED:20260904T180739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T180739Z
UID:10006731-1796916600-1796922000@www.southernword.org
SUMMARY:Power of the Pen\, Studio NPL or Online
DESCRIPTION:Power of the Pen is a creative writing workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry\, spoken word\, fiction\, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry\, writing prompts\, writing time\, and performance practice. Whether you are already a writer or have never written anything that wasn’t assigned at school\, Power of the Pen shows how writing and speaking your truth changes the life opportunities available to you. Youth interested in performing with Southern Word at feature events should participate in this series. Open to youth ages 13 to 19. This workshop series is a partnership between Southern Word and the Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. \nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.REGISTRATIONI'd like to register for a workshop.Registration for any session will set you up to attend weekly.Participant Name *Participant Email *Participant Phone Number *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops? *YesNoParticipant Age *13141516171819Which workshop(s) are you registering for? *Moving Music ForwardPower of the PenWhich day and location will you attend for Moving Music Forward? *Mondays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLMondays / 3:00-4:30p / East BranchTuesdays / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLTuesdays / 3:00-4:30p / Watkins ParkWednesdays / 4:30-6:00p / Southeast BranchWednesdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30-5:00p / Bellevue BranchThursdays  / 3:00 - 6:00p / Main Branch\, Studio NPLHow do you plan to attend for Power of the Pen? *Thursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / Studio NPLThursdays / 3:30 - 5:00p / VirtualParent/Guardian Name *Parent/Guardian Email *Would you like to add this email to the Southern Word email list to receive updates about upcoming events and workshops?YesNoParent/Guardian Phone NumberWhere would you like communications for the workshop to be sent? *Participant Email and/or PhoneParent/Guardian Email and/or PhoneBothSubmit
URL:https://www.southernword.org/event/2026-power-of-the-pen/2026-12-10/
LOCATION:Studio NPL or Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Southern Word":MAILTO:info@southernword.org
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