By Matthew Abrey

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The Laurel Packinghouse will play host to the brainchild event of the Inspired Word 颁补蹿茅, an organization committed to showcasing the talent of local poets through a series of fun and inclusive events, such as Thursday night害羞草研究所檚 wrestling/poetry hybrid.

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The event features a line-up of eight local poets, hand-picked by organizers, who will battle it out with their words, while leaving the wrestling displays to the professionals.

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Doors open at 6:30 Thursday evening, and tickets are still available at

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