3 Meetup Groups match “Poetry Spoken Word and Open Mics” near Arlington Heights, IL
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This meet up is the place for storytellers of all genres and levels, anyone who wants to tell a story and of course of people who want to listen. We will meet to discuss our stories in progress, attend different open mics, performances and have our own stage for our stories. Don't feel obligated to speak - stay in your comfort zone. The story bug will bite you as soon as possible anyways. (This site has been used for a previous meet up group, so please ignore former members and comments)
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I'm a 27 year-old New York transplant (born here, nice to be back) looking for some cool comrades of any age to share/workshop with in a relaxed setting (my apt. has killer views!) with the record player turning and the libations flowing. I'm a published poet working on my second chapbook and I'm heavily influenced by Patti Smith, old-school punk rock, the beauty in the gritty and vinyls. If you like that kind of stuff--awesome. If not--awesome. I'd also like to do a poetry "book club," where we …
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Meeting to discuss our own poetry. Working out chinks in the armor, making improvements, listening for sounds, searching for themes and generally becoming more self-aware as a writer, as well as learning to become better self-critics. And of course a good place to chat with other poets and find community, and lay it on thick with pet peeves regarding the state of poetry. We would also go to occasional readings and maybe if everyone is up to it to an Open Mic as well. We will begin by meeting o …
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