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"A Day of Wellness: Celebrating Juneteenth with Poetry Potluck"

Join us for a Wellness Day on Sunday, June 16, from 3 PM to 10 PM, hosted by Poetry Potluck. This event will commence with a sound bath followed by a day of activities, art-based activations, opportunities for fellowship, and relaxation throughout with Poetry on the Open Stage and a feast at the Family Table.


Daylong Activities and Art-Based Activations

Immerse yourself in a variety of engaging activities, art-based activations, and opportunities for fellowship and relaxation.


Here’s a glimpse of what’s in store:

  • Poetry on the Open Stage: Enjoy the beauty of spoken word and poetry throughout the day.

  • Family Table Feast: Gather with others for a community meal, sharing stories and good vibes.


What Should You Bring?

  • You and Your Tribe: Bring your friends and family to share in the experience.

  • Good Vibes and Food: Feel free to bring your own food if you choose.

  • Essentials for Comfort: A chair to sit in, a blanket to lay on, and something to sip on to enhance the mood.

What Should You Expect?

  • Good Times with Great People: Connect with like-minded individuals in a welcoming community atmosphere.

  • Art-Based Activations: Engage in various art-related activities, games, and experiences.

  • Poetry and Relaxation: Enjoy poetry readings and guided meditation sessions to help you unwind.

  • Acro-Yoga and Fitness Demos: Participate in acro-yoga and fitness demonstrations to keep your body active.

  • Healthy Food and Apparel Vending: Explore healthy food options and shop for unique apparel.

  • Line Dancing and Giveaways: Join in the fun with line dancing sessions and exciting giveaways.

  • Mental Health Panel Discussion: Learn from experts in a panel discussion focused on mental health.

  • Non-Clinical Therapeutic Art Making: Experience therapeutic art-making facilitated by a licensed psychotherapist/art therapist.

  • Sound Bath and Horticulture Workshop: Relax with another sound bath session and participate in a horticulture workshop.

  • Candle Making and Massage Demos: Create your own candles and enjoy massage demonstrations.

  • Pottery Making and the Hug Chair: Try your hand at pottery and experience the comfort of the Hug Chair.

  • Tasting Bar: Sample a variety of beverages at our tasting bar, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.

  • Community Resources Center: Access information on health and wellness, financial planning, home ownership, and housing.


Market Place Offerings

  • Books: Browse a selection of literary works.

  • Beauty & Skin Care: Discover beauty and skincare products.

  • Conscious Apparel and Jewelry: Shop for conscious apparel and unique jewelry.

  • Home Goods and Holistic Healing: Find home goods and explore holistic healing options.


Join us in celebrating Juneteenth with a day dedicated to wellness, community, and culture. It’s a perfect occasion to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with others.




Don't miss out on this incredible day of learning, celebration, and community!


On June 19, 1865, Union Army General Gordon Granger and 2,000 federal troops arrived to formally inform the enslaved Black and African American people of Galveston and Texas - about a quarter of a million people - that the Emancipation Proclamation had freed them.

More than 150 years later, the resounding effects are still ever present. It is important we take time to restore ourselves.

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