Name: Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Start: 2024-10-03T20:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-03T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, October 3~ 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: Jeronimo Speaks
Jeronimo Speaks was born and raised in the inner-city projects of Chicago. It was there that Jeronimo was introduced to freestyle and battle rapping. Since creating his first spoken word pieces in 2011, Jeronimo has released three Spoken Word EP’s. Jeronimo has earned prestigious awards from Spoken Word Magazine, P.O.E.T Organization, Midwest Urban Music Awards and Safe & Sound. He co-created Solace Souls Sundays Open Mic held at Quarry Event Space Center nominated for National Open Mic of the Year due to sold-out shows, free events and their work to feed and clothe the less fortunate. A guest and host of numerous Chicago radio and TV programs, Jeronimo has performed throughout the country, including selling out the 300 seat I.C.E. Theater promoting his 2nd cd release, “Psalms of the Streets”. Learn more about Jerome at www.jeronimospeaks.com