Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 18, ~ 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 7pm 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

Each month the open mic features a popular regionally known poet. Poets from as far away as Maryland, Missouri and Florida have graced the stage. Regardless of a poet’s level of experience, everyone is welcome to share his or her work.

Feature Poet: Tebe Zalango
With Dynamic lyrical ability and vocals that have literally brought fans to tears, Tebe Zalango seeks to inspire creativity and spiritual growth through higher awareness. Informed by Hip Hop, R&B, Reggae, and Classical music, he forms his sound around rhythms of his own soul combined with the subjects of Love, Respect, Appreciation, Justice, and Loyalty. Tebe is proving to the youth that you can be a phenomenal artist without promoting self-destruction. Tebe Zalango - Essence of Love Ft. Bethany | Filmed by Finor Focus

For tickets: 309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-8-18-2022