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The Friends of Jack Kerouac brings to life the literary legacy of Kerouac highlights his years writing and living in Florida, especially St. Pete.

Through critical engagement and community exploration, we strive to spark the creative spirit within us all. Find out more about Kerouac's literary legacy through our new self-guided bike tour app: Kerouac.oncell.com

Watch some of our poetry events on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ6y4mgwoLwPjQ0PYvm8ohQ

04/07/2023

“Poetic Portals” show happening tomorrow from 7-11pm at “Wayworld” an event space at

Check out the article on Arts In Magazine for more details and a sneak peek of some of the art and poetry that will be on display from 52 creatives from the Tampa Bay Area.

Live music at 7pm
Poetry Open Mic 8-9pm & 9:30-10:30pm
Haiku Lab, Raffle Prizes & More!

will be live screen-printing shirts

Check out the scene! Event is free and open to the public.

https://creativepinellas.org/magazine/visual-art-and-poetry-to-honor-jack-kerouac/

Article link also in bio.

04/04/2023

This SATURDAY 4/8 from 7-11pm “Poetic Portals” Art & Poetry Showcase presented by The Friends of Jack Kerouac.

This fundraiser event features live music from the Johnny White Xperience, live screenprinted shirts from

51 artists & poets from St. Pete and Tampa creating visual art in response to one or more poems.

Join us for a fun evening at the immersive event space "Wayworld" covered with murals by Jason Harvin aka

This venue is part of if you’re at Daddy Kool Records or starting at the Fairground’s Mural just keep going left to find the event space at 2622 Fairfield Ave S.

Show Roster
1. Jon Meliferas + Jenipher Chandley
2. Yuki Jackson + Luckey Leroy
3. Sara Ries + Robert Wegmann .wegmann
4. Rebel Poet + Vera Herrera
5. Michelle Lisan + Luke Heath
6. Gloria Munoz + Merritt Capurro
7. Greg Byrd + Garre Liana .liana.art
8. Rob McCabe + Wasil
9. Tyler Gillespie + Michael Fait
10. Stephanie Jackson + Laura Spencer
11. Antony Patterson .ap + Tony Adams
12. +
13. Diana Nguyen + Zulu Painter
14. Pedro Jarquin + Betsy Lester
15. Stetson Glass + Jade Jackson
16. Robyn Crosa
17. Rose Cervantes + Kris Meenan
18. Carl Jr. + Ted LoCascio
19. Keesha Brundridge King + Amber Sparkle
20. Miesha Brundridge + Brandy Stark .starkart
21. + Derrick Kearney
22. Charles Hines + John Gascot
23. Hannah Newton + Brittany Freemon
24. +
25. Aenea + Rhys Meatyard
26. James Hartzell + Caelan Jeffery

03/30/2023

Kerouac once wrote in Desolation Angels “The only truth is Music…it blends with the heartbeat universe and we forget the brain beat”

Learn about Kerouac’s literary legacy, his time in the Sunshine State and the importance of music to his writing during the Tour de Kerouac this Sunday.

Our next guided tour is happening on April 2nd at 10am. Ticket link is in our profile bio.

03/27/2023

Two events coming at you in April. SAVE THE DATES!

4/2 Tour de Kerouac-Guided Bike Ride (🎟 link in bio)

The Friends of Jack Kerouac presents our next fundraiser "Poetic Portals: Art and Poetry Exhibit" on Saturday, April 8th in honor of National Poetry Month.

This showcase features 26 pairs of artists and poets from St. Pete and Tampa creating visual art in response to one or more poems. Join us for a fun evening at the immersive event space "Wayworld" covered with murals by Jason Harvin aka

In Honor of Jack Kerouac's "Book of Haikus" we will have an interactive installation meets make & take area in the entryway encouraging people to learn about and write haikus.

Opening reception will be Saturday, April 8th from 7 to 11pm.

Live music from Jazz quartet The Johnny White Xperience starts at 7:30 with special guests.

Poetry performances take place from 8-9pm & 9:30-10:30pm.

Our charity will have a merch and info booth setup. Come meet our board members, dive into the artwork, poetry performances, Haiku Lab and enjoy the vibe!

Artwork will displayed for the month of April. Show curators are Jason Harvin and James Hartzell aka

Event is free and open to the public.

Location: at “Wayworld” which is part of the Factory St Pete, located at 2622 Fairfield Ave S.

03/26/2023

Thanks everyone who came out for today’s Tour De Kerouac. What a great group! We were also blessed with fantastic weather. Credit to for being our featured poet.

Next bike ride is scheduled for next Sunday 4/2. Ticket link will be in our profile bio.

More pictures and video to come.

03/23/2023

Thanks everyone who came out for Literary Trivia Night 📚💕Our next fundraiser is this SUNDAY 3/26! 🚴🏻

Sign up for the Tour de Kerouac - Guided Bike ride via the QR code or link in our profile.

The tour starts at 10am and features downtown landmarks that Kerouac interacted with during his time in St. Pete 1964-66 & 1968-69.

Learn more about Kerouac’s literary legacy throughout the Sunshine State on this unique historical tour.

Please bring your own bike, water, sunscreen and other essentials.

If you want to read a poem on the tour, volunteer your time or don’t have a bike e-mail us at [email protected]

03/21/2023

Happening Tomorrow! Wednesday 3/22 at 7pm we are sponsoring a night of Literary Trivia hosted at
2950 Central Ave.

This is a free event that lasts until 8:30 with prizes for teams who place 1st-3rd.

Our organization will have an info table setup where you can learn more about our upcoming events.

Sign-ups for this Sunday’s Tour de Kerouac - Guided Bike Ride on 3/26 will also be happening during Trivia Night or via the link in our profile bio.

Assemble your trivia squad and join us for a night of fun!

03/17/2023

Big thanks to all who attended the screenings of “Go Moan for Man” last weekend at

Gratitude to our special guest speakers Riva Sharples of

Erik Deckers of the Orlando based

Ken Burchenal for taking part in the Q & A along with the hospitality of Gina as we toured Kerouac’s last living residence right here in St Pete

Along with all the help from staff of Green Light Cinema, our volunteers, board members, literary fans and local media outlets for helping promote last weekends series of events honoring Kerouac’s 101st birthday.

Support from folks like you help to make events like these successful and memorable experiences.

If you missed the film, no worries! DVD sales are available through contacting the distributors via email at:
[email protected]

Shout outs to Bill DeYoung of

Tiffany Razzano of

Ray and Kyla of

Kody and Soudabah of

Joe Bourdow of
for helping us reach a larger audience.

Our next event is Literary Trivia Night at the on 3/22 followed by our next bike tour on 3/26 tickets available for the tour in our profile bio.

03/11/2023

Our next fundraiser is 1 DAY AWAY!

Riva Sharples of Cottonwood Productions] is one of the special guests traveling to St Pete for this Sunday’s fundraiser at

🎥Tickets are $13 for reserved seats and $11 for seniors. Link is Live in our Bio🍿

Join us on the 101st anniversary of Jack Kerouac's birthday on Sunday, March 12th for film screenings of "Go Moan For Man" at 2:00 and 5:00 PM at Green Light Cinema.

Followed by Q & A's with Judy and Riva Sharples (Cottonwood Productions) along with special guests Ken Burchenal (owner of the St. Pete Kerouac House - 5pm post-show Q & A) and Erik Deckers (President of the Orlando based Kerouac Project - 2pm post-show Q & A).

“Go Moan for Man: The Literary Odyssey of Jack Kerouac” is a comprehensive, feature-length documentary about the life and times of American writer Jack Kerouac created by acclaimed film-maker Doug Sharples (1945-2021).

This feature length documentary film reviews the literary impact, life and extensive travels of Kerouac as the author himself did in his great autobiographical works, including On the Road, Visions of Cody, The Dharma Bums, Desolation Angels, and more.

Sunday’s event will be a historic first bringing all three Florida based Kerouac organizations together under the same roof!

If anyone wants to ask the panelists a question and can’t physically attend the event we will be live streaming the Q & A’s after each screening. Email your questions to [email protected]

Cottonwood Productions]

03/10/2023

Special shout out to Tiffany Razzano of the St Pete for illuminating the ways Kerouac’s legacy is being uplifted and celebrated this weekend.

Check out the article (link below and in our story) and more info on the full roster of events happening this weekend.

Our next charity fundraiser is 48 HOURS AWAY!

Join us on Sunday 3/12 featuring the documentary “Go Moan for Man: The Literary Odyssey of Jack Kerouac” with screenings at 2 & 5pm.

Special guest speakers will take part in Q & A’s after both screenings.

3/11 - Kerouac Night at the Flamingo Bar hosted by

3/12 - Open House 12-4

3/12 2 & 5pm screenings of digitally remastered documentary “Go Moan for Man”

🍿🎞Ticket link is in our bio and online through Green Light Cinema’s website 🎥🎟

3/22 Literary Trivia at 7-8:30

3/26 Tour de Kerouac - 9:30am guided bike tour

4/2 Tour de Kerouac at 9:30am

4/8 “Poetic Portals” Art & Poetry showcase at painted event space Wayworld inside the featuring live music, a haiku lab, poetry reading and work on display from 24 pairings of St. Pete and Tampa based creatives.

Patch article link: https://patch.com/florida/stpete/jack-kerouac-turns-101-st-pete-celebrates-iconic-beat-author?utm_source=local-update&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=alert

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