Featured Poetry Author Open Mic

Step into An Evening of Literary Excellence—a night where words come alive and creativity takes center stage ✨📖

Join us for an inspiring evening featuring five incredible guest poets alongside an open mic for voices just like yours. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or someone with a poem tucked away waiting to be heard, this is your moment to share, connect, and be part of something special.

We’re honored to welcome:

• Elaine Nadal, Poet Laureate of Milford, CT, author of When and Sweat, Dance, Sing, Cut, Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominee, and TEDx speaker on hope, poetry, and music
• Sharon Arsego of Bristol, CT, author of Cadence, Behind the Blue, and Scenes and Sonnets, and a passionate supporter of the local writing community
• Nadia Sims, Poet Laureate of Manchester, CT, Princeton graduate, and author of A Soft Place to Land, We Know the Dark, and Apostle, Interrupted
• Matthew McNulty, a deeply personal and powerful voice whose work is shaped by resilience, survival, and vulnerability, sharing raw, authentic poetry that traces his journey through darkness and the enduring light that carried him forward.

Come listen, be inspired, and if you’re feeling bold—step up to the mic and share your own words with a welcoming, like-minded crowd.

🎤 Ready to be part of the magic? Register to join us!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

WorthWhile Reads, 1 Richmond Place, Bristol, CT, USA, United States

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