Stanzas Are Sanctuaries (Poetry SLAM and Open Mic)

Stanzas Are Sanctuaries (Poetry SLAM and Open Mic)

Free
Sat, Mar 7, 2026 • 6:00 PM—8:00 PM

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Community Arts & Culture Food & Drink

Share your voice at this open mic poetry slam inspired by Crafting Sanctuaries: Black Spaces of the Great Depression South. Poems exploring themes of home, sacred space, history, race, resilience, and photography are encouraged—though all poems are welcome. This event is hosted by Glenn North, Museum of Kansas City Poet-in-Residence and The Moth StorySLAM KC host. Door prizes included. Seating is first come, first served. A cash bar and snacks are available. FREE Gather Together Lounge

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Downtown Manhattan, KS

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