Free Workshop and Reading with Author Ondine Quinn on September 26, 2024

The evening will begin at 6:00 pm with Ondine’s workshop titled “Wild Tongues Can't be Tamed: Poetry as an Act of Love, Truth-telling and Resistance.” In this workshop we will discuss poetry as a vehicle for sharing our stories, particularly those that are deliberately silenced or preferably unheard. We will read poetry from authors describing what it is to live at the margins, and workshop participants will have an opportunity to write a poem that reflects their own identities and/or experiences. This portion of the evening is free, but does require registration.

Then, at 7:15pm, Ondine will share from their new cookbook Creating Community through Cuban Cuisine. Inspired by their mother’s Cuban home cooking and a desire to create community around shared meals, the author created 30+ meat and plant-based recipes to bring everyone to the table. Also included are suggested activities for sharing stories and strengthening community connections, and beautiful images based on photos taken from the author's travels around Cuba.

A huge thanks to Cowan Community Center, Kentucky Foundation for Women, and the Read Spotted Newt for partnering with us on our summer literary event series! 

Also don’t forget that our WMMT Fall FUN Drive is underway! Let’s all take a little time to celebrate and honor home-grown, community-supported radio from September 18-27.

We’re excited to revamp Robert Gipe’s “One Nation, Underpaid” design, of course, inspired by national current events. We’ll have lots of live music, special programming, and more coming your way, so be on the lookout on our Facebook event page and keep your ears tuned at 88.7fm or wmmt.org.