Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, September 7, ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.

Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 6pm day of event)

If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets
(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)

*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage.
If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.

Water and Pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar.
Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington

Feature Poet: Michael ‘Warrior’ Bonds
Michael ‘Warrior’ Bonds is an internationally recognized veteran wordsmith, self-published author and youth engagement specialist from Roxbury in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2019, he won Lizard Lounge Grande Champion and Most Valuable Poet, his poetry performance is an adrenaline filled blend of thought and dialogue provoking unapologetic Ebonics, aggressive Academics and matter of fact plain common sense. 

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-9-7-2023