It should be no surprise that Free Ya Mind and Stella Haioulani have provided the longest running poetry/literary/hip-hop community programming in the Pacific Northwest, since 2001. Some may be unaware of the artistic community developed by Haioulani and inspired by the emotional remains of the horrific 9/11 tragedies. What was inspired was a consistency of quality literary, visual, educational and hybrid art in the form of a movement in the greater Tacoma-area, which continues more than a decade later. This summer's ‘Til Midnight Poetry Series is one such program, produced by FYM. Friday, the series welcomes the poetry and hybrid art of Travis Anderson and his presentation, "Bathers of the Sun, Bathers of the Moon." Anderson will perform his unique brand of poetry/gospel/hip-hop inspired by fellow artists Leonardo Lanzolla, Jennifer Kuhns and Mary Pacios.  Anderson's performance begins at 8:40 p.m. followed by an open mic and open studio, where the community is invited to participate.

‘Til MIDNIGHT POETRY SERIES, 8 p.m., B2 Fine Arts Gallery, 711 St. Helens, Tacoma, 253.238.50656