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Lesbian poet Nikky Finney headlines Clemson Literary Festival
Event includes Q&A with authors Julia Koets and Alicia Mountain
The 14th annual Clemson University Literary Festival is March 24-26 and features a headliner reading from National Book Award winning writer and lesbian poet Nikky Finney.
The event begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. with readings first from student creative writing award winners before moving into a Q&A with authors Julia Koets and Alicia Mountain. On Thursday, visiting writers Maggie Mitchell, Sun Yung Shin and Tessa Fontaine read from their works and share their insights. The evening concludes with Finney delivering her headlining reading followed by a Q&A.
The festival ends Friday with readings from Christopher Soto, Allegra Hyde, Santee Frazier and Washington Blade contributor Kathi Wolfe.
For more information, visit clemson.edu/caah/sites/literary-festival/schedule/.
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Celebrate July 4 with area fireworks displays
Festivities planned for National Mall, Baltimore, Rehoboth Beach
The National Mall is the most popular place to watch the D.C. fireworks display; spread a blanket near the Washington Monument, the Jefferson Memorial, or the Lincoln Memorial. The 17-minute display starts at 9:09 p.m. and will be launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In Baltimore, the Inner Harbor Fourth of July festivities will begin at 6 p.m. and the fireworks and drone show will begin at 9:30 p.m. downtown at the harbor.
The fireworks in Rehoboth Beach, Del., will be held on Saturday, July 6.
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Smithsonian Folklife Festival underway
‘Indigenous Voices of the Americas’ program held on the Mall
The 2024 Smithsonian Folklife Festival takes place on the National Mall June 26āJuly 1, with the program āIndigenous Voices of the Americas: Celebrating the National Museum of the American Indian.ā
Since 1967, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival has been held on the National Mall; events are free. Festival hours are 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., with evening concerts Friday through Sunday from 5:30-7 p.m. For details on specific events, visit festival.si.edu/visit.
The 2024 Arlington Pride Festival will be held Saturday, June 29 at 12 p.m. at Long Bridge Park.
This event will be a gathering of the community showcasing local talent, food, and vibrant entertainment. The event will be a celebration of diversity and love.
Attendance is free and more details are available on Eventbrite.Ā
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