Poetry Open Mic Night (August)

The power of poetry unites us. Poetry Open Mic at the Burke Arts Council TheaterFriday, August 7, 6:30–8:00PM (doors open at 6)Emcee: Kyra Freeman of MorgantonFree and open to the public (over 18). Donations are welcome and appreciated will be available for purchaseAbout the NightThis open mic creates a welcoming space for people who live in or wander near Burke County to gather and share poems aloud. Bring your voice, your favorite lines, or simply come to listen and soak in the evening to ParticipateRead or recite your own original work;Share a poem by another writer that speaks to you; Or come to listen and enjoy the community sign up in advance to read or recite SIGN UP HERE!Performance limit: 8 minutes per performer; a second reading may be possible if time permits. If time allows, walk-up participants may be invited to share one or two poems you’ve just written your first poem or have published collections, join us in the magical performance space at Burke Arts Council to share and celebrate poetry of Conduct:Poetry open mic is a welcoming and safe space. By performing, you agree to:Respect others: No hate speech, bullying, or any verbal or physical conduct a reasonable person would find threatening, intimidating, or humiliating privacy: Do not record audio or video of performances without the performer’s permission.