Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, October 5 ~ 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, DJ: Yvaine Washington.

Feature Poets: a friendly Battle between the talented local artists Eve and Diarr.
These two poets will go at it for 3 rounds to see who can come out on top. Each of the 3 rounds will feature a different topic for the poets to address. Who will it be? Come be the judge.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/249963240782737

Location: Peoria River Front Association