Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
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05/02/24 08:00PM
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10:00PM
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, May 2~ 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 Thursdays of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, Whitney Jensen and DJ: Yvaine Washington
Featured Poet: Arrie Lane
Arrie Lane is a mother, poet, actress, writer & director born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. She has placed top three in a myriad of slams around the country over the last year and is currently a finalist the Motown Mic: the Spoken Word Competition by Motown Museum. In September of 2021 on all streaming platforms, she released her first Spoken Word album "Organized Chaos Vol. 1". She believes art heals and breaks down barriers. It is oxygen for a creative and is one of our greatest healing tools.
for tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-5-2-2024
Location: Peoria River Front Association