O, Miami 1981-themed party at The Kampong

 O, Miami, The Kampong, and edible South Florida magazine are traveling back in time to 1981.

The seeds of Miami’s cultural revolution were being planted by a small but dedicated group of writers who were meeting regularly in a tiny Coral Gables bookshop called Books & Books.

Inside the timeless tropical paradise that is The Kampong, celebrate the poetry from 1981's Miami with a reading curated by Michael Hettich and enjoy 1981-themed food & cocktails curated by edible South Florida. You don't have to dress in 1981 period clothing, but it would be a lot cooler if you did. 

O, Miami is a Knight Foundation-funded organization that expands and advances literary culture in Greater Miami. They produce a visiting writer series, a poetry festival, a publishing imprint, and other programs that bring the best literature to the greatest number of people.

Their largest event is our annual poetry festival, also named “O, Miami.”

Tickets are $15 if purchased before April 16th and $20 after. The event is Monday, April 27 from 7 to 9 pm at The Kampong. Tickets may be purchased here.

Self-parking is $5 cash on site. Parking is limited, so if possible, please carpool. The Kampong also encourages walking and biking!

Readers (Subject to change): Michael Hettich, Geoffrey Philp, Mitchell Kaplan, Meryl Stratford, Steve Kronen, Barbra Nightingale, Larry Apple, and Lenny DellaRocca

The Kampong is located at 4013 S. Douglas Road.