JC Newman

March 02, 2026

AN EVENING OF SPOKEN WORD, POETRY AND LOCAL HISTORY



Join us on Monday, March 30 for an evening of spoken word, poetry and local history, as we commemorate the anniversary of the historic El Reloj Factory by J.C. Newman Cigar Co., which first opened its doors on March 31, 1910.

Monday, March 30 | 6:00PM - 7:30PM

Cigar Workers Park at J.C. Newman Cigar Co.

1530 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33605

Complimentary admission | All ages welcome

Held in Cigar Workers Park across the street from the historic factory, this free, all-ages event will feature local artists and poets reading original works inspired by Tampa, its cigar industry, El Reloj, and the tradition of the lectores—the voices that once filled cigar factories with literature and ideas. Cupcakes and refreshments will be provided as we gather together in honor of 116 years of culture, labor and community.

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