Introduction to O, Miami Poetry Festival
The O, Miami Poetry Festival, a long-running literary festival, is expanding its reach to Broward County with a unique beer party in Dania Beach. This event marks the festival’s first gathering north of the Miami-Dade County border, bringing its lyrical touch to a brand-new beer release party at 3 Sons Brewing Co.
The Beer Release Party
The brewery will sell its This is Home Mango Wheat Ale in custom poetry-wrapped beer cans during a happy hour event from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, in the taproom. The beer is inspired by a 2023 poem by Broward resident Christie Valentin-Bati:
“this is home
sun bisecting mangos
every night it rains
(for a little while)
every morning
dew”
Is it too soon to call it O, Broward?
Expansion into Broward County
Caroline Cabrera, artistic director of the O, Miami Poetry Festival, says the festival is “actively trying to bridge across counties and acknowledge that South Florida is one big metropolis.” This expansion is a result of the festival’s goal to reach a broader audience and engage with the community beyond Miami-Dade County. Executive director Melody Santiago Cummings notes that many people live in one county and work in another, making it essential to have a presence in Broward County.
Submitting Poems to O, Miami
Residents from Broward and Palm Beach counties — from Hallandale Beach to Jupiter — may submit short-form poems called “ZipOdes” at OMiami.org/pages/zip-odes. A ZipOde is a five-line poem, with each line containing the number of words designated by the ZIP code numbers. For example, 33033 means three words in the first line, three words in the second, and so on.
Event Details
IF YOU GO
WHAT: O, Cheers: This is Home Mango Wheat Ale Launch Event
WHEN: 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 14
WHERE: 3 Sons Brewing Co., 236 N. Federal Highway, Unit 104, Dania Beach
COST: Free
INFORMATION: Facebook.com/3sonsbrewingco
Conclusion
The O, Miami Poetry Festival’s expansion into Broward County marks an exciting new chapter for the festival. With its unique events and engaging activities, the festival is sure to delight both poetry enthusiasts and beer lovers alike. As the festival continues to grow and reach new audiences, it’s clear that O, Miami is dedicated to making poetry accessible and enjoyable for all.
FAQs
Q: What is the O, Miami Poetry Festival?
A: The O, Miami Poetry Festival is a literary festival that brings poetry to public spaces every April.
Q: Where is the beer release party taking place?
A: The beer release party is taking place at 3 Sons Brewing Co. in Dania Beach.
Q: How can I submit my poems to O, Miami?
A: You can submit your poems, called “ZipOdes,” at OMiami.org/pages/zip-odes.
Q: What is a ZipOde?
A: A ZipOde is a five-line poem, with each line containing the number of words designated by the ZIP code numbers.
