Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

Thu May 07 2026 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm UTC-05:00

305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602 | Peoria

Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Publisher/HostContemporary Art Center of Peoria
Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, May 7, 2026 ~ 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 Thursday of each month.
Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV
Featured Poet: Goddess the Warrior Poet
In just a decade, Goddess Warrior The Poet (aka Dianna Tyler) has blazed a trail of inspirational domination. Recent highlights include: 2021 Chicago Music Awards “Best Spoken Word Artist of the year”; won the “People’s Choice Award” in the NextShowcase Chicago Competition; 1st spoken word artist in Illinois to write and co-produce her first poetic short film; published a book of poetry and audio album, hostess of The Wordshop Open Mic in Rockford; 1st African American female poet to produce and direct a spoken word stage play inside Rich South High School in Richton Park.
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305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

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