Poolside Poets Anniversary x Litquake

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On October 15, 2026, Saint Joseph’s Arts Society will become the setting for a special milestone as Poolside Poets celebrates three years of poetry, performance, and community with Litquake.

Hosted by Rhea Joseph and Liz Cahill, and presented by Decentered Arts and Litquake, the anniversary evening will bring poetry, live music, dance, and fashion together beneath the soaring halls of the historic venue.

The night will invite guests to embrace a “Disco” dress code, transforming the space with shimmering looks, bold silhouettes, vintage finds, and upcycled pieces that capture the spirit of the dance floor.

The musical atmosphere will be shaped by Sakai and Hidden Thread Music, while poets Bridget Clancy, Shane King Zackery, Jair Griffin, Denise Maisel, Spinelli aka Emily Miller, James Morehead, Maya Cowan, and Papi Grande will bring their words to the stage.

Francis Senses will add movement to the evening through dance, creating another layer of expression within the celebration.

As doors open, guests will gather over themed cocktails and mocktails before the performances begin. From there, poetry, music, movement, and fashion will weave together into a night honoring both the history of Poolside Poets and the creative community that has grown around it.

Three years in, Poolside Poets will return to where it has always belonged: a shared space where artists, audiences, and imagination can come together and celebrate the power of live art.