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WWW.UPANDCOMINGWEEKLY.COM 16 UCW APRIL 20-26, 2022 Cool Spring Downtown is bring- ing poetry to Fayetteville. In cel- ebration of National Poetry Month, the organization will host Poetry in Motion, featuring poet Nick Cour- mon on Friday, April 22. e event will take place onboard downtown Fayetteville's "Can Do" Coldwell Banker Trolley and depart from Bright Light Brewing Compa- ny at 7 p.m., then again at 8 p.m. International poet and spoken- word artist, Nick Courmon, will bring his poetry to a moving stage as ticket holders enjoy a relaxing ride around the city, perhaps with a beer in hand. "In celebration of National Poetry Month, we want to highlight one of the many talented local poets in Fayetteville," said Lauren Falls, director of marketing and events for Cool Spring Downtown District. "We are excited to have Nick Cour- mon perform his pieces on the 'Can-Do' Coldwell Banker Trolley." A native of Greensboro, Cour- mon's poetry focuses on social issues, mental health and African American history. Widely pub- lished, Courmon has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, and his work can be seen in BROAD maga- zine, and Teen Ink magazine, to name a few. Cool Spring Downtown, a non- profit organization dedicated to sustaining the arts and enter- tainment district in downtown Fayetteville, is excited to host this unique event and invites anyone and everyone over the age of 21 to come out and enjoy. Falls wants ticket holders to "ex- perience the vibe as you take a ride on the 'Can-Do' Trolley through Fayetteville and savor the powerful poetry from Nick Courmon. Alco- hol will be available for purchase, and you'll be able to bring your drink on the trolley." National Poetry Month, founded in 1996 by the Academy of Ameri- can Poets, is intended to celebrate the lyrical expression of experience by honoring the presence of poetry and poets in our everyday lives. Cool Spring Downtown Dis- trict wants to bring that effort to Fayetteville and introduce poetry to those unfamiliar with the art form and its established presence in the city. "We would like for those who participate in the Poetry in Mo- tion event to get plugged into the poetry scene in Fayetteville and are also encouraged to join in on the fun events Cool Spring Downtown District hosts," Falls said. In addition to Poetry in Motion, Cool Spring Downtown's Fourth Friday Fayetteville will also be in full swing from 6 to 9 p.m. is event is free and open to the public every fourth Friday from March to October. On these eve- nings, Downtown Fayetteville plays host to live performers, musicians, artists, makers, food trucks and vendors along Hay and Person Streets. "Our mission for Cool Spring Downtown District is to continue building the arts and entertain- ment in downtown Fayetteville. We strive to program inclusive events that cater to a broader arts com- munity in downtown Fayetteville," Falls said. Tickets to the Poetry in Mo- tion trolley are $25 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite. com/e/poetry-in-motion-tick- ets-304081896137. e "Can-Do" trolley leaves from Bright Light Brewing Company, located at 444 West Russell St. For information about Nick Courmon and his poetry, visit www.ndcpoetry.com/. EVENT 'Can Do' city welcomes poet by ASHLEY SHIRLEY ASHLEY SHIRLEY, Staff Writer. COMMENTS? editor@upandcomin- gweekly.com. 910-484-6200. Owned & Operated by TWO BROTHERS Catering I n t i m on y a t T h e V i n e P riva te • R o m a n tic • A f f o rd ab le C u st o m C a teri n g by T w o B r o t h ers Intimony at THE VINE Event Venue Wedding Packages Meeting & Party Facilities CALL 910-584-9892 to host your event CALL 910-584-9892 eVineNC.com or TwoBrothersCateringNC.com 806 Katie Street Fayetteville NC (Of f Owen Drive behind O-Reilly's) M areena & J a m es