This is an archived event from Culture Days 2022.
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Randell Adjei, 2021 Poet Laureate
Randell Adjei: Personal Growth through Words and Music
In-person
Intercultural Performance Poetry & spoken word Youth & teensDate and time
Location
Orillia Secondary School
250 Collegiate Drive
Orillia, ON
Directions: Students only.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible.
About
Orillia & District Arts Council and the City of Orillia have partnered for an exclusive Spoken Word presentation (with workshops) by Randell Adjei, 2021 Poet Laureate, to local Grade 10 students Many youth in our community struggle with mental health and teenage angst. ODAC has been working closely with Melissa Heikamp, English teacher at Orillia Secondary School, to be the host venue. Adjei will provide hands-on mentorship and inspiration for students to develop as writers.
Links
- Orillia & District Arts Council orilliaartscouncil.ca
Organizer
Orillia District Arts Council
The Orillia & District Arts Council (ODAC) serves the arts community by bringing people and resources together to enrich the cultural, economic, and intellectual life of our community.
Our VISION is a strong united creative community working together to enhance culture in our area.
Our MISSION is to empower, advocate for, and celebrate all art forms in our community and region.
Our VALUES are inclusiveness, life-long learning, respect for art and artists, diversity, community and freedom of expression.
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