Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
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02/16/23 08:00PM
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10:00PM
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, February 16th ~ 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.
Featured Poet: Sheri Purpose Hall
Sheri Purpose Hall is a prolific author, highly decorated performance artist and founder of East of Red ArtHouse and CEO of Poetry for Personal Power. She is the author of four books, including a workbook Writing Wrongs: Writing to Heal which won an award from Bike for the Brain. She has been awarded many high-profile honors, grants and residencies and represented Kansas City at numerous national Poetry Slams. Learn more at Sheri Purpose Hall (spokenpurpose.com)
For tickets: 309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-2-16-2023
Location: Peoria River Front Association