# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for a meaningful evening of poetry, connection, and late-night shopping at Dandelion Bouquet Shop.

South Dakota educator and poet Virginia Towne will share selections from her chapbook, The Eagles Should Have Been Far-Seeing: A Journey to Forgiveness.

Virginia’s work shares her experience of losing a loved one to suicide and encourages us to talk about suicide, grief, and mental health without stigma or shame. As we carry the message of Suicide Prevention Month into October, we hope this evening creates space for awareness, compassion, and honest conversation.

After Virginia’s reading, we’ll open the floor for anyone who would like to share a poem of their own. Poems may be about any topic, and all voices and experience levels are welcome. You’re also welcome to simply listen, shop, and enjoy the evening—there’s no pressure to read.

📖 Featured reading begins at 5:30 PM
🎤 Open mic poetry to follow
🛍️ Late-night shopping from 4–8 PM
🎟️ Free to attend
📚 Virginia’s chapbook will be available for purchase

Please be aware that the featured reading will include themes of suicide, grief, loss, and healing.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rapid-city/poetry-night-and-late-night-shopping/200030775838910
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, health-wellness
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 11

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Rapid City
- **state**: SD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 901 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701
- **lat**: 44.07721
- **long**: -103.23242
- **full address**: 901 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping being held?
  - **A:** Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping takes place on Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Wed, 14 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 901 Mt Rushmore Rd, Rapid City, SD, United States, South Dakota 57701.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping?
  - **A:** Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping is organized by Dandelion Bouquet.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Rapid City, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry Night & Late Night Shopping sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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