Name: Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Start: 2024-09-19T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-09-19T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, September 19~ 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
Feature Poet: Mello
Mello loves to tell stories and keep the audience engaged. After 15 years as a spoken word poet, Mello still has the passion as he had from the start. The joy of putting words together to bring people together is a gift he cherishes and respects. Mello always gives it all and it shows in every performance.