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7:00 PM \u2013 9:00 PM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join The Betsy Hotel for an evening of poetry in celebration of National Poetry Month, presented in partnership with O, Miami and Cave Canem. This special program features a reading by\u00a0Chaun Ballard<\/strong>, winner of the\u00a02025 Cave Canem Chapbook Award<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ballard\u2019s manuscript,\u00a0Love Letters to My Future Self<\/em>, was selected as the winner of the\u00a02025 Derricotte\/Eady Prize<\/strong>, recognizing a powerful and compelling new voice in contemporary poetry. Guests are invited to experience an evening of reflection, language, and literary community in one of Miami Beach\u2019s most vibrant cultural spaces.<\/p>\n

This event is part of The Betsy\u2019s ongoing commitment to championing writers, artists, and meaningful public programming that connects local and national creative voices.<\/p>\n

LINK TO RSVP\u00a0https:\/\/bit.ly\/ChaunBallard26<\/a><\/p>\n

FREE TO ATTEND<\/p>\n

To learn more about this series and other upcoming events at The Betsy Hotel please visit\u00a0<\/span>https:\/\/www.thebetsyhotel.com\/calendar<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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