The Timid Poet Underground’s Open Mic Night on Saturday, December 7, 2024

The Timid Poet Underground’s Open Mic Night on Saturday, December 7, 2024 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sharing starts at 7 p.m. Location: 2208 Winchell Avenue / Kalamazoo MI 49008 Come to share your creative work or just listen! Published writers may sell their books. Snacks and facilities provided by the Phoenix Community Church UCC. For more information, visit https://timidpoetunderground.blogspot.com   or https://facebook.com/timidpoetunderground  . You can also see the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/395998663449702/ Who are the Timid Poets? We are just some folks who want to share our poetry, stories, and music. We are a variety of ages, and we have many different professions.  We are experienced writers and beginners.  This is a safe place for the timid and the nervous introvert as well as the brave and confident extrovert. You’re welcome if you’re lesbian, gay, straight, bi, queer, trans. You’re welcome if you’re religious, spiritual, atheist, or agnostic.  The cool kids, the nerds, the geeks, the jocks—everyone is welcome!  No matter what race, nationality, or creed, we want to hear your voice!

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Poetry Reading by Kalamazoo Area Community Poets on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Please join us for a free poetry reading by Kalamazoo area community poets on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  The theme is “Magic.”  A reception with snacks will follow this event. This event will take place at the Northside Association for Community Development at 612 N. Park Street in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49007. Individuals and groups reading their poems are Shonda Buchanan, Markeva Love, Kyle Brautigam, Kinetic Affect, Buddy Hannah, Anessa, Janet Ruth Heller, Giuliana Tartari-Bush, Alexander Long, Ashley Watkins, Leslie Barajas, The Price Family (Zahra, Destiné, and Kim), Vidal Wilger, and the Friends of Poetry Community Poem Readers. This event is part of the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival of 2024. Other free events include the following: MAGIC: A Thematic Poetry Workshop for Middle School and High School Aged Youth on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Read & Write Kalamazoo, 802 South Westnedge Avenue in Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008. The MAGIC Open Mic by Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative and the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival on Friday,…

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