# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Paint + write poems on “Beyond Resilience,” creating a split-canvas of roots (strength) and wings (future growth).About this EventThis 2-part workshop series meets twice- March 5 &19, 2026, hosted in the new Kalamazoo Poetry Festival space at the Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition in downtown Kalamazoo. Sessions run 6pm–7:30pm.*PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP IF YOU CANNOT MAKE BOTH SESSIONS.March 5, 2026 at 6pm, doors at 5:30pmMarch 19, 2026 at 6pm, doors at 5:30pmThis workshop blends painting and poetry to explore the theme of 'Beyond Resilience.' Participants will reflect on their personal journeys, creating poems that capture their 'roots' (sources of grounding and strength) and their 'wings' (aspirations and thriving futures). Through guided writing prompts and painting, each person will design a split-canvas artwork that visually represents both resilience and growth beyond it. The session closes with an optional share-circle where participants can read excerpts of their poems or describe their artwork, fostering community connection and collective inspiration. By the end, participants will leave with both a written and visual representation of their journey from survival toward soaring.Bio:Erica Smith is a creative wellness practitioner and founder of Fortunate Fourth Creations & Media, where art meets healing. She empowers communities through therapeutic art, storytelling, and transformative art experiences.Headshot Photo Credit:Hananiah Harden, Black Magic MediaSocial Media (with space for clickable links):Facebook: Fortunate Fourth Creations — https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560172731523Instagram: @fortunatefourthcreations — https://www.instagram.com/fortunatefourthcreations/TikTok: @fortunatefourthcreations — https://www.tiktok.com/@fortunatefourthcreationsLinkedIn: Erica Smith — https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-smith-67038a362/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/71ff7f30-f56f-11f0-a308-43728e1d7b7c-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/722f8fe0-f56f-11f0-bf76-d32f1a3d3180-rimg-w572-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/roots-and-wings-stories-of-survival-and-soaring/100001980840583508
- **Event Categories**: art, workshops, fine-arts, literary-art, festivals, health-wellness, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Kalamazoo
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition
- **lat**: 42.2912171
- **long**: -85.5863724
- **full address**: Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition, 315 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring being held?
  - **A:** Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring takes place on Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition, 315 West Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring?
  - **A:** Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring is organized by Kalamazoo Poetry Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kalamazoo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Roots & Wings: Stories of Survival and Soaring sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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