This event is in the past.It took place on October 8, 2025 at St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.










A Celebration of Firespitter: The Collected Poems of Jayne Cortez
East Village
Immerse yourself in an electrifying celebration of Jayne Cortez's poetry, featuring live performances by The Firespitters and readings by renowned poets. This event honors the release of "Firespitter," a comprehensive collection spanning four decades of Cortez's powerful, blues-infused verses.
Black Arts Movement
Poetry performance
Literary celebration
Civil Rights legacy
A Celebration of Firespitter: The Collected Poems of Jayne Cortez
East Village










Immerse yourself in an electrifying celebration of Jayne Cortez's poetry, featuring live performances by The Firespitters and readings by renowned poets. This event honors the release of "Firespitter," a comprehensive collection spanning four decades of Cortez's powerful, blues-infused verses.
Black Arts Movement
Poetry performance
Literary celebration
Civil Rights legacy
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