↻ RecurringOpen Mic Night! READ THE ROOM, Organized by Ryan Chavara and Kelsey Swintek
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You love all things literature, genre, or just the musical sound of syllables in your mouth? Do you love attending lit events, slam poetry, or karaoke? Do you have dreams of publishing your own work but love performing others' words even more? Do you just want to share your favorite poem because every single person on earth deserves to know just how great it is? Do we have the perfect event for you! Open Mic! READ THE ROOM A reading series where you can read anything - except your own work. We want to hear you read a favorite poem, or a flash fiction piece you can't stop thinking about. Recite a monologue from your high school play, or from Grey's Anatomy. There will be music, drinks, puns, books & more! Sign up for readers will begin at 6:30 pm. Each reader will provide their own material. We ask that you keep your reading to under eight minutes. Organized by Ryan Chavara and Kelsey Swintek.
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