# Event Details - **Event Name**: Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Experience the power of poetry, rhythm, and art under the open sky as Danny Simmons presents Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, in partnership with Grounds For Sculpture (GFS). Join our 3rd annual celebration of word flow, live music, and visual art built on the legacy of our 2023 acquisition, Roberto Lugo’s monumental 20-foot vessel Put Yourself in the Picture—his largest work to date. Created at the Johnson Atelier during Lugo’s 2022 exhibition at GFS, the sculpture takes its name from a stirring verse performed by KRS-One on Def Poetry Jam: “Visualize wealth and put yourself in the picture.” Gather with a vibrant community of Def Poetry alumni, musicians, activists, students and scholars, each weaving their voice into the landscape of our 42-acre sculpture park. We invite you to move through the gardens enjoying an evening under the stars while connecting with others in a multi-sensory experience of words, music, food, nature and visual arts. 42 acres. Live music. Food trucks. A 20-foot vessel. Join us for an evening that celebrates creativity, community, and the power of the spoken word. Limited onsite seating available. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for open-air viewing. There will be a pre-event talk from 6:30-7:30PM. Live music by DJ ItsJustAhmad will begin at 7PM at 'Put Yourself in the Picture' and performances will be from 8-10PM. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/trenton/wordsmith-a-def-poetry-reunion-honoring-ursula-rucker/200029986297113 - **Event Categories**: music, art, literary-art, entertainment, live-music, exhibitions, food-drinks, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 87 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Trenton - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08619 - **lat**: 40.23692 - **long**: -74.71912 - **full address**: 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08619, 80 Sculptors Way, Trenton, NJ 08619-3451, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/bdd8c2a2d100340395fc4feeeab5f93f4901a8c121003349ad8538812b1b02c3-rimg-w1200-h1183-dcf0a61a-gmir?v=1777129573 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker being held? - **A:** Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker takes place on Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 pm at 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, NJ, United States, New Jersey 08619, 80 Sculptors Way, Trenton, NJ 08619-3451, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker? - **A:** Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker is organized by Grounds For Sculpture. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Grounds For Sculpture's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Grounds For Sculpture a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Grounds For Sculpture has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker 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 Trenton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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