Stanzas Are Sanctuaries (Poetry SLAM & Open Mic)

Sat Mar 07 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-06:00

316 Pierre Street, Manhattan, KS , Manhattan, KS, United States, Kansas 66502 | Manhattan

The Museum of Art + Light
Publisher/HostThe Museum of Art + Light
Stanzas Are Sanctuaries (Poetry SLAM & Open Mic)
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Share your voice at this open mic poetry slam inspired by Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Poems exploring themes of home, sacred space, history, race, resilience, and photography are encouraged—though all poems are welcome.
This event is hosted by Glenn North, Museum of Kansas City Poet-in-Residence and The Moth StorySLAM KC host. Door prizes included. Seating is first come, first served. A cash bar and snacks are available.
FREE
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