Week of Events
2025 Long Island Poet of the Year Award Ceremony & Reading
2025 Long Island Poet of the Year Award Ceremony & Reading
WWBA is proud to announce Jesse Curran as WWBA's 2025 Long Island Poet of the Year Born and raised in Huntington, Dr. Jesse Curran is a poet, essayist, scholar, and teacher who currently lives in Northport. Her creative work has appeared in dozens of literary journals including About Place, Blueline, After the Art, Cagibi, and Ruminate. She has also […]
Open Mic Night: All Acts Welcome!
Open Mic Night: All Acts Welcome!
Join us for an exciting evening of creativity and community at the historic Walt Whitman Birthplace! Whether you're a poet, musician, singer, or comedian, this is your time to shine. All acts are welcome! Share your talent, enjoy a night of artistic expression, and connect with fellow performers and enthusiasts. Sign Up Sheet for performers […]
Little Artist Workshop: Transform recycled materials into unique Owl Designs
Little Artist Workshop: Transform recycled materials into unique Owl Designs
Join us for a Duane Flatmo-inspired upcycling class! Together, we’ll transform recycled materials into unique owl designs while exploring the history of American recycled folk art and modern upcycling. This class promises to be a hoot and a half! Humans use REM sleep as a way to process their emotions, evoking vivid dream imagery. This […]