Members of the internationally-acclaimed ReadNex Poetry Squad will perform in the Great Room, Kaplan Hall 101, on Thursday, October 20, 2011, at 5 pm.   During the performance, murals by young local artists will be on display, sponsored by Newburgh Youth Art.  A reception will follow the performance.

Through words and music, the ReadNex Poetry Squadentertains audiences nationally and around the globe, uplifting urban communities with their unique style influenced by Hip-Hop, Soul, Latin and Caribbean music.

Newburgh Youth Art encourages the city’s young artists to have their voices heard and facilitates and supports their creative expression.

For more information regarding “ReadNex Poetry Squad & Newburgh Youth Art,” please contact the Newburgh Cultural Affairs office at (845) 341-9386 or visit www.sunyorange.edu/culturalaffairs.