# Event Details - **Event Name**: Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate the emerging voices in Prince George's County poetry scene and enjoy an evening of inspiring words and community spiritAbout this EventSome voices don't just tell stories — they become the story of a place. This April, join us for an unforgettable evening that honors the power of poetry to reflect, challenge, and celebrate the spirit of Prince George's County.The Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council, in partnership with Dialect of Prince George's County and the Lucille Clifton Literary Scholarship Program, invites you to witness history — as we crown our next County Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate and celebrate the literary voices shaping our community.The evening begins with a reception featuring light bites and the chance to mingle with poets, scholars, and fellow lovers of the literary arts, before the main program takes the stage.What to expect:Pre-Program Reception — Light bites and conversation with the literary communityThird Prince George's County Poet Laureate Named — The announcement of Prince George's County's next official literary voice2026 Youth Poet Laureate Competition — A live juried competition with finalists performing on stageThird Annual Lucille Clifton Literary Scholarship — The winner announced in honor of a beloved literary legendLive Performances — Poetry readings and artistic performances throughout the evening"Poetry is not a luxury. It is a vital necessity of our existence." — Audre LordeWhether you're a longtime lover of poetry or discovering it for the first time, this evening is for you. Come early, connect with your community, and stay to bear witness as we name new voices, award young scholars, and remind ourselves why words matter — especially now.This is more than a ceremony. It's a celebration of who we are.Thank you to our sponsors for their support of this program https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/215e5930-3934-11f1-868b-b5484dafacf3-rimg-w592-h740-dcbc334f-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oxon-hill/voices-of-the-county-prince-georges-poet-laureate-naming-and-award-ceremony/100001987437446904 - **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests, Entertainment, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oxon Hill - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Oxon Hill Branch Library - Sojourner Truth Room - **lat**: 38.8034578 - **long**: -76.9838377 - **full address**: Oxon Hill Branch Library - Sojourner Truth Room, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c74317a2267e9ae918c3a639cdfa30c7c72bf2e20536951754f8202b6280c7fc-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5c30ab-gmir.jpg?v=1776303160 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony being held? - **A:** Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Oxon Hill Branch Library - Sojourner Truth Room, 6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony? - **A:** Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony is organized by Prince George's Arts and Humanities Council. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Voices of the County: Prince George's Poet Laureate Naming & Award Ceremony", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c74317a2267e9ae918c3a639cdfa30c7c72bf2e20536951754f8202b6280c7fc-rimg-w1200-h600-dc5c30ab-gmir.jpg?v=1776303160", "startDate": "2026-04-22T17:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-04-22T19:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/oxon-hill/voices-of-the-county-prince-georges-poet-laureate-naming-and-award-ceremony/100001987437446904", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Oxon Hill Branch Library - Sojourner Truth Room", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "6200 Oxon Hill Road", "postalCode": "20735", "addressLocality": "Oxon Hill", "addressRegion": "MD", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "38.8034578", "longitude": "-76.9838377" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Celebrate the emerging voices in Prince George's County poetry scene and enjoy an evening of inspiring words and community spirit", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-16", "availabilityEnds": "2026-04-22T19:00:00-04:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-16", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "0.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/oxon-hill/voices-of-the-county-prince-georges-poet-laureate-naming-and-award-ceremony/100001987437446904" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-16", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-16", "url": "https://allevents.in/oxon-hill/voices-of-the-county-prince-georges-poet-laureate-naming-and-award-ceremony/100001987437446904", "price": 0, "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Prince Georges Arts and Humanities Council", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/prince-georges-arts-and-humanities-council/22845039", "description": "The Prince George’s Arts and Humanities Council (PGAHC) seeks to create a world-class cultural environment where diverse high quality arts and humanities programs are available for all Prince George’s County residents and visitors. 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