Poetry at Trumbull & Porter

June 6th, 5:00 pm - June 6th, 6:30 pm

Trumbull and Porter, an Ascend Hotel Collection Member
1331 Trumbull Street
Detroit, MI  48216 Map

In partnership with Trumbull & Porter, InsideOut's Detroit Youth Poetry Slam team will be showcasing their original poetry in the beautiful hotel courtyard. 5 Youth Poets will rock the stage alongside nationally recognized published poet, Brittany Rogers.Newly refurbished and newly discovered, Trumbull & Porter has undergone a major renovation touching all aspects of the hotel including 144 guest rooms, drinks and dining, a spacious fitness center and an outdoor courtyard that has become the place in Detroit to see and be seen. Modern amenities are thoughtfully appointed, as guests enjoy designer rooms with custom furniture built by Michigan artisans. An impressive collection of art and commissioned installation art can be found throughout the common spaces. Located in the revived Corktown neighborhood, the hotel features the award-winning Red Dunn Kitchen. Trumbull and Porter abides by a philosophy proudly in support of Detroit, its artists, and marriage equality for all couples.Widely recognized as one of the nation’s premiere writers-in-the-schools programs, InsideOut has earned many accolades, from a feature on PBS NewsHour to a performance on the stage of the Kennedy Center. InsideOut’s award-winning after school program, Citywide Poets provides teens with weekly creative writing workshops, publication, and performance opportunities. In this rigorous and supportive literary community, teens learn their words are powerful and embrace creative expression as a tool for self-development and civic engagement. The 2019 Detroit Youth Poetry Slam Team is a product of InsideOut's Citywide Poets program.... See MoreSee Less