# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: DC-area poets and scholars reflect on the democratic imagination in American life and beyond, with music by Dunia & Aram. A WDA event.About this EventReimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the DemosJoin us for an inspiring in-person gathering as DC-area poets and scholars reflect on the past, present, and future of the democratic imagination, in American life and beyond.Presenters include:Hayes DavisTerri Cross DavisGregory LuceRoman KostovskiOsita NwanevuEna SelimovicJonathan SinnreichOrganized by Writers for Democratic Action, the event is free and open to all. Refreshments provided. We look forward to seeing you there!Agenda🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:10 PMWelcome and introductionsHost: Paul Jaskunas🕑: 02:10 PM - 03:10 PMThe democratic imagination in contemporary poetry Info: Readings and reflections by Hayes Davis, Terri Cross Davis, Gregory Luce, Roman Kostovski, Ena Selimovic🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PMDiscussion🕑: 03:30 PM - 03:50 PMIntermission, refreshments, conversation...🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:10 PMThoughts on art & democracy Host: Osita Nwanevu🕑: 04:10 PM - 04:30 PMThe example of Whitman Host: Dr. Jonathan Sinnreich🕑: 04:30 PM - 04:45 PMPanel + audience discussion🕑: 04:45 PM - 05:00 PMMusic by Dunia & Aram
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bethesda/reimagining-america-toward-a-poetry-of-the-demos/100001989174596766
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Bethesda
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Writer's Center
- **lat**: 38.9792318
- **long**: -77.0908235
- **full address**: The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos being held?
  - **A:** Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Writer's Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos?
  - **A:** Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos is organized by Writers for Democratic Action - DC/MD Chapter.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bethesda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Reimagining America: Toward a Poetry of the Demos sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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