Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, July 6 ~ 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.

Feature Poet: Ollie ‘HoodRaised’ Woods
Ollie ‘HoodRaised’ Woods is the founder of “Team At Ease Entertainment”, the host of the National award winning open mic “At Ease Sundays” and co-founder of a national TV network OMTV, which is powered by Roku TV and Fire TV. He has released 3 books: “Jotted Gems”, “Bits and Pieces”, & “Therap-HE”, published six spoken word albums and several videos of poetry on all video streaming apps. In 2021, NSWA awarded him Host of the Year and “The Luminary” Album of the Year. Wishing to help other artists hone their craft, HoodRaised formed a course titled “Stages”, a performance enhancement class. Taking his spoken word talent to new levels, he’s staying true to his motto, “I don’t have to change my space in order to change my fate.”

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-7-6-2023

Location: Peoria River Front Association