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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry

Thursday, January 6th ~ 8:00 -10:00 pm


Advance ticket sales are offered online via 309Tix.com

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.


Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 7pm day of event)

If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.

Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets (*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)


Water and Pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar.

Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.


Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st Thursday of each month. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington


Each month the open mic features a popular regionally known poet. Poets from as far away as Maryland, Missouri and Florida have graced the stage. Regardless of a poet’s level of experience, everyone is welcome to share his or her work.

Audiences experience more than just someone reading from a page. Poets often memorize the piece and perform it as in a stage play. These are often soul-baring performances that might make you weep or laugh out loud. One thing is for certain, this is an entertaining and stimulating event. Join us on the 2nd floor, in the Preston Jackson Gallery.


Featured Poet: Wesley Frazier-Keys

Writing and performing became a passion for Wesley Frazier-Keys at a very young age. He is a native of the south side of Chicago and a paraprofessional educator at Art In Motion creative arts school. The art of poetry and spoken word has led him all over the country teaching and competing. He is the 2015 Chicago Grand Slam champion. In 2018, he repeated his win as Chicago Grand Slam champion and as a result, coached the team representing Chicago at the National Poetry Slam. At the 2015 Southern Fried Poetry Festival, he finished 10th out of 200 poets, and in 2021, he finished 8th out of nearly 250 other poets. Wesley cannot wait to see where the Creator leads him on his spoken word journey.

Venue Information

Contemporary Art Center
305 Southwest Water Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Organizer Information

Contemporary Art Center


305 Southwest Water Street
Peoria, IL 61602
+1 (309) 674-6822

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