On an evening in mid-January, Saint Joseph’s Arts Society hosted Poolside Poets, presented by Decentered Arts.

Guests arrived dressed in their best “Resort Wear,” leaning into White Lotus fantasy and poolside glamour — flowing whites and tropical prints, silk sarongs and linen suits, seashell jewelry, breezy dresses, relaxed tailoring, and playful swimwear layered with elegance. Linen, silk, cotton, raffia, shells, and foliage mixed freely, creating a vacation-ready, indulgent atmosphere.

The evening featured poetry from Baruch Porras Hernandez, Giovanna Lomanto, Arthur Kao, Drew Sage, Tucker Bryant, and additional voices that joined throughout the night.

Music was provided by Hugo de la Lune, whose live set carried the room between readings.

Dancers Erica Knox and Tobias Echeverria added movement and visual poetry, weaving through the space and completing the lush, poolside dream.


Poolside Poets at Saint Joseph's Art Society 

Poolside Poets returned in January at Saint Joseph’s Arts Society—resort-glam poetry, music, dance, and Decentered Arts magic.

Arthur Kao

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