Oct 16: Slam Free or Die Presents: Anthony Thomas Lombardi

About the Feature:

Anthony Thomas Lombardi is a writer, educator, organizer, & romantic in revolt. He is the author of murmurations (YesYes Books, 2025); the founder & director of Word is Bond, a community-centered benefit reading series that raises funds for transnational relief efforts & mutual aid organizations; & runs Verses & Voltas, a poetry service specializing in workshops, mentorship programming, & more. He has taught or continues to teach with Borough of Manhattan Community College, Paris College of Art, Brooklyn Poets, Florida State University, Polyphony Lit’s apprenticeship programming, & community programming throughout New York City & currently serves as a poetry editor for Sundog Lit. His work has appeared or will soon in Best New Poets, Ploughshares, Missouri Review, Black Warrior Review, Nashville Review, Narrative Magazine, & elsewhere. He lives & loves in Brooklyn with his cat, Dilla. He believes in a Free Palestine & thinks you should too.

About Slam Free Or Die – Poetry Open Mic & Slam:

Slam Free Or Die @ Stark Brewing Company is a series of open mic nights for poets and spoken-word artists every Thursday night in Manchester, NH. There is an open mic every night and poetry slams are also held several times a month. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 7pm with open mic beginning at 8pm. Featured poets and slams follows the open mic. Come and enjoy the delicious food and beverages at Stark Brewing Company! There is a $3-$5 sliding scale cover charge. This is an all-ages show in a private function room. For more information: e-mail SlamFreeorDie@gmail.com or call 603-858-3286. Stark Brewing Company is located next to Arms Park at 500 N. Commercial Street in Manchester, NH. There is plenty of free parking at the rear of the building (facing the river) and you can feel free to use the entrance on that side.