Kentucky Writers On The Road Next Stop: Roebling Bookstore and Coffee in Newport!

Facilitated by Urban Appalachian Community Coalition (UACC) and the Originary Arts Initiative (OAI), Place Keepers is a series of programs and opportunities for young adults to express their creativity and curiosity in a cultivating and supportive environment. Place Keepers includes both in-person and virtual open mics, environmental projects, showcases, writing contests and much more.

The line-up for our August date includes 2024 James Baker Hall Foundation Book Award winner Wesley Houp plus 2024 Kentucky Youth Poet Laureate Maira Faisal. Also on the bill will be Diamond Garrett, an Urban Appalachian Community Coalition Place Keepers poet. And the night will be hosted by Sherry Cook Stanforth, Founder/Director of Originary Arts Initiative.

Roblings is a great neighborhood space so come join us for a cup of coffee and a wonderful lineup of artists.