The Afterglow Market at Rotary Park in downtown Lansing, Michigan draws diverse traffic to its tents and tables. On its sunny second week, acclaimed poet and writer KT The Conscious Poet was among the many who showed up for the riverfront shopping experience.

Fresh off the release of his powerful new poem “It Was An Accident”, KT purposefully approached the eye-catching designs of art vendor Christina Castillo. Having experience with capturing onlooker attention, he found himself fixated on a vibrant piece. |THIS.

[By M.J. Walker | Photo by Marques Davis]

Afterglow Market is a socially responsible recurring event that features a rotating list of local artisans, start-ups, and foodie businesses in a safe outdoor environment. Come dance, shop, listen to live music, and stroll under the stars as we build a culturally rich and active riverfront district for residents and visitors in downtown Lansing, Michigan! Rotary Park every Friday 6PM – 10PM, July 2 – September 3.

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