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Reader submitted content: Crocus: A Late Winter Flowering

Reader Jeremy Friesen writes, "Each year I forget the joy crocuses bring. The first to bloom, ever a surprise at where they might sprout. This year, I couldn't help but a poem."

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Recap: Fourth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase

Saturday's event at The Huss Project featured 10 acts and raised $1,984 for local, independent journalism.

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Preview: Fourth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase

The fourth annual Watershed Voice Artist Showcase returns this Saturday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at The Huss Project (1008 8th St.) in Three Rivers. Ten artists will perform music and poetry to benefit local, independent journalism in what some are calling the event of the summer (it's us, we're calling it the event of the summer).

Aundrea Sayrie: A word & a poem about Women’s History Month

Watershed Voice's Aundrea Sayrie kicks off Women's History Month with an original poem titled "To Every Woman."

Aubrey Barnes: Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness.

"Israel and Palestine, Pardon My Boldness." is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.

Aubrey Barnes: Life and Death is Hard.

"Life and Death is Hard." is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.

Aubrey Barnes: They Gone Grow Up

“They Gone Grow Up” is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 & 2023 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project.

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Q&A: Provoke thought that provokes change with Aubrey Barnes

Aubrey “Aubs” Barnes, a Rock Island, Illinois native, is an educator, author, poet, community arts facilitator, and the featured artist for Watershed Voice’s third annual Artist Showcase on July 15. For more on his creative process, inspiration, and upcoming performance next week, Watershed Voice interviewed Aubs.

Aubrey Barnes: Sometimes, I be Numb.

"Sometimes, I be Numb" is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project, where he will return to perform in July.

Aubrey Barnes: Reclaimin’ Space: The Cost of Closing Eyes.

"Reclaimin' Space: The Cost of Closing Eyes" is written by Rock Island, Illinois native Aubrey Barnes, also known as “Aubs.” Barnes performed at the 2022 Watershed Voice Artist Showcase in Three Rivers at the Huss Project, where he will return to perform in July.

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