The Poetry Open Mic event opened doors for Project Brownstone by introducing us to a new demographic: young adults in poetry. We had no idea when we decided to host this event. We had no idea what to expect. At best, I thought it would be a pleasant afternoon spent with our featured poets, but I had no idea the people that would come through the door to participate with the open mic would be present a game changer.
We had participants in their 70s as well as poets as young as 11 years old. The event presented a platform that made it possible for all age groups to share. The spoken word is so powerful, it has no limits or boundaries and defies any rules about mixed company. It's amazing to see.
Because it was such a great success, we will repeat this program at least three times a year. You can expect another poetry event in October. The date has not been determined yet so keep an eye out for it. Don't miss it!!
Here's a few shots from the event.
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