We Are Owed::A 1 Yr Anniversary Celebration of (Un |On-)Becoming:POEMS

Join local authors FreeQuency and Maurice Carlos Ruffin for Words & Music's annual Late Night Lit!

Join us for the one-year anniversary celebration of FreeQuency’s award winning book (On |Un-)Becoming:POEMS (Button Poetry, Nov 2025)!

FreeQuency and fellow local author Maurice Carlos Ruffin will discuss cross/anti disciplinary storytelling, publishing and the (un)becoming inherent to various parts of the creative process. The conversation will be followed by a performance from FreeQuency. *Also on display will be images by Eli Johnson which will be part of FreeQuency’s upcoming installation 3726 St. Claude Ave (opening Dec 12th, 2026)

Free and open to the public; donations gratefully accepted. Donations support One Book One New Orleans' year-round work.

The Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice is accessible to community members who require mobility-related ADA accommodations. Parking near the venue is free, though somewhat limited. The nearest RTA stop is at N. Broad and Columbus.