“Say the Word” Poetry Group is celebrating the Winter Solstice at the Hidden Lantern in Rosemary Beach by putting on a multimedia poetry show titled “The Longest Night.” The event — to be held Friday, Dec 21st at 6pm — will feature talented local artists, musicians and poets collaborating to create a one-of-a-kind, spoken word performance to benefit a local non-profit organization, BeGenerous (serving underprivileged women and children in need in the community).

The show, will also help promote the fact that the Hidden Lantern Bookstore and Art Gallery is supporting local poets and artists within the community by carrying self-published poetry chapbooks by local writers.

“We’re excited to not only promote the performance of these talented local artists, but also the Hidden Lantern and BeGenerous,” said Maria Schabla, Founder of Say the Word Poetry.

The event will include a musical intermission by local artist, Shank, a silent art auction for pieces donated by collaborating artists, as well as a live art auction for art created during the event. Beer and wine will be available for donations.

“Say the Word” is a collective group of poets and spoken word artists dedicated to creating a platform for poets and spoken word artists to perform, encouraging local writers to collaborate and network; and making poetry more viable in the community by hosting monthly open mic nights. The monthly open mic nights occur on the third Wednesday of every month at Buddha Lounge in Blue Mountain Beach, beginning at 9:00 PM. Poets mostly perform original works, but are also encouraged to share other poems that inspire them.

To learn more about “Say the Word,” visit them on Facebook, call 850.420.4139, or email [email protected].