Ancient City Poets: Sunday Series

Ancient City Poets hosts eight Florida poets from across the state on the last Sunday of the month in January, April, June, July, August, September, October, and November.

Each month, one celebrated Florida poet will meet the audience and share their poetry. Afterward, there will be a one-hour community open mic. Poets are welcome to share their newest work or a polished poem.

This free event takes place at The Waterworks. Sign-up begins at 2:30, and the readings start at 3:00 p.m. The first 15 names on the sign-up sheet will be called in the order they appear on the list.

Scheduled Florida Poets 2024

• January 28, 2024 — Norma Sherry, Poet Laureate of the City of St. Augustine
• April 28, 2024 — Volusia County Spotlight, with David B. Axelrod, Volusia County Poet Laureate, and Tony Ehrlich
• June 30, 2024 — Edward Cowles from Alachua County
• July 28, 2024 — Michael Grover from Polk County
• August 25, 2024 — Mary-Ann Mosher Westbrook from Volusia County
• September 29, 2024 — Larry Jaffe, Lifetime New Generation Beat Poet Laureate, from Tampa Bay
• October 27, 2024 — Ann Masters, Menorcan Poet Laureate, Menorcan Cultural Society
• November 24, 2024 — Rosa Sophia from Brevard County

The Ancient City Poets was founded in 2009 by poet Chris Bodor, the editor-in-chief of the literary journal A.C. PAPA. (Ancient City Poets, Authors, Photographers, and Artists)

Admission: Free and open to all members of the public.

When: On the last Sunday of select months, as listed. The doors open at 2:30 p.m., and those who wish to read a poem may sign the sheet at the entrance. The readings start at 3:00 p.m., and the first 15 names on the sheet will be called up to the stage in order.

Where: The St. Augustine Waterworks, 184 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida, 32084. See below for directions by vehicle. 

Getting There: While the address is 184 San Marco Avenue, the only driveway on San Marco is Exit Only, so it is not available to access the Waterworks. Access to the Waterworks is through the St. Augustine Main Library parking lot, on the opposite side of the complex. (Use 1960 North Ponce de Leon in your GPS.)