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Burning Word: The Festival of Poetic Fire

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Burning Word in Leavenworth, Washington May 21-22, 2011

Saturday, April 26, 2008 ::: 9:00am-7:00pm

@ Greenbank Farm, Whidbey Island (see map)

Burning Word 2008

Headliners for Burning Word 2008

Leading the program will be Anne Waldman, co-founder of the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Colorado's Naropa University... (read more)

WPA needs your help.

Burning Word festival needs many hands on deck to make it the enjoyable festival you know and love. Earn free admission from just a few hours of service. Would you like more details? Are you burning to volunteer? Contact Angel Latterell at angellatterell@gmail.com or 206-225-6555. Please state if and when you are available on Friday April 25, Saturday April 26 and/or Sunday April 27th.

Summary Information: Burning Word 2008

  • Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
  • Time: 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Location: Greenbank Farm, Whidbey Island
  • Price: Adults: $15.00
  • Price: Under 18: $8.00
  • Schedule: Performance and Workshop Schedule


Ghost of Burning Word Past

For information, photos, etc. of past Burning Word festivals, click here.

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