An Evening with the Poet Laureate

Edmonton’s Poet Laureate Shima Robinsson (AKA Dwennimmen)  invites you to come down to The Aviary for An Evening With The Poet Laureate.  This 2025 Edmonton Poetry Festival finale event will feature samplings of Dwennimmen’s unique flow and form, including: insight and presentation of works commissioned during her Laureate tenure; and a musical, collaborative exploration of Dwennimmen’s earlier work such as her first book Horn.

This performance will feature special guest artist Mark Segger – a drummer, composer, and bandleader involved in the jazz and improvised music scene.

Registration: Registration method is to be confirmed. Visit https://edmontonpoetryfestival.com/2025-festival/events-schedule/ to stay updated!

April 27 2025, 7:00pm

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The Aviary
9314 111 Avenue NW
Edmonton, AB T5G 0A3 Canada

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Edmonton’s Poet Laureate Shima Robinsson (AKA Dwennimmen) invites you to come down to The Aviary for An Evening With The Poet Laureate.
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