2023 Open House: Agenda & What to Know

Every year, we look forward to opening our doors to the community to share the history of Saginaw’s own Pulitzer-Prize winning poet, Theodore Roethke. 

2023 is no exception, and we have a great agenda for this year’s Open House. In addition to what’s listed below, we’ll have a merchandise table (perfect for the poetry lover, stationary lover, or early holiday gift buyer) and a pop-up library. Bottle water and light snacks will be available.

All events are on-site at the Roethke Campus (1805 Gratiot Avenue, Saginaw, Michigan 48602). Events described as hybrid will also be streamed via Zoom.

All events are free and open to the public. Donations are welcomed and greatly appreciated.

September 22nd & 23rd Open House Agenda

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

• 5:00–7:00 p.m.
  Theodore Roethke Home Museum and Stone House Tours
  Explore the legacy of Theodore Roethke and learn about the poet’s family life, his childhood home, and his work. These 30-40 minute tours will be led by trained volunteers.

• 7:00–8:00 p.m.
  Poetry Open Mic
  Grab a chair and get those fingers ready to snap! Our Open House Poetry Slam has cultivated a supportive, creative community since its start, and we will continue that tradition in 2023. If you’d like to present a poem, please register here »
  

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

• 2:00–4:00 p.m.
  Theodore Roethke Home Museum and Stone House Tours
  Explore the legacy of Theodore Roethke and learn about the poet’s family life, his childhood home, and his work. These 30-40 minute tours will be led by trained volunteers.
  

• 4:00–5:00 p.m.
  Panel: Publishing 101 (Hybrid - In-Person and Online via Zoom)
  Poets Jared Morningstar and Donny Winter will discuss their experiences in publishing and answer questions posed from the audience. Show your support for this event by making adonation »
  

• 6:00–7:00 p.m.
  Poetry Reading with Floet
  Charles “Floet” Townsel—better known as FLOET—will be performing his poetry. Floet has also appeared in many poetry slams around the country, such as Rustbelt Regional Poetry in Columbus Ohio and in Madison Wisconsin; The Apache Cafe in Atlanta, Georgia, and many others. Show your support for this event by making a donation »

Have questions about the event? Send us an email at info@friendsofroethke.org.

We’re looking forward to seeing you for another great Open House event!