Poetry, Place, Possibility:
2026 Community Gathering featuring Ada Limón
Monday, May 18
Benton Convention Center, Winston-Salem, NC
5:00 pm: Community Social with small bites and beverages
6:00 pm: Keynote & Conversation
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.
Please note that complimentary tickets may be limited and will be offered first come, first served.