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An Evening with Massachusetts’ First Poet Laureate, Regie Gibson, on Nov. 21 at Atrium School
Join us on November 21 for an evening of powerful storytelling and lyrical performances.
An Evening with Massachusetts’ First Poet Laureate, Regie Gibson, at Atrium School
WATERTOWN, MA – October 28, 2025 – Atrium School’s BIPOC Leader Series will host An Evening of Poetry & Prose featuring Massachusetts’ inaugural Poet Laureate, Regie Gibson, together with educators from Atrium School’s Summer Writing Fellowship. The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, November 21, at Atrium School in Watertown.
The evening will showcase powerful storytelling and original work by Boston-area teacher/writers of color, alongside live literary performances from Gibson – internationally recognized poet, educator, songwriter, and creative voice.
“In this moment, educators’ voices are more important than ever. These writers will truth-tell and inspire. We're excited to hear excerpts from their memoirs and the lyrical spoken word performances of Regie Gibson!”
– Jenee Uttaro, Assistant Head of School for Program & Equity
This event is free, and open to the public for ages twelve and up. Advance registration is requested at bit.ly/atriumpoetry. Parking is available on and around the Atrium School campus at 69 Grove Street, Watertown, MA.
About Atrium School
Atrium School is a vibrant independent PreK–Grade 8 school in Watertown, MA, fostering academic excellence with a deep founding commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. Atrium’s hands-on, thoughtfully balanced program nurtures academic, social-emotional, and artistic growth while inspiring curiosity and creativity under the guidance of innovative and caring educators. Learn more at atrium.org.
