Stomping Grounds Open Stage – At Little Village Public Library

Stomping Grounds Open Stage at the Locked Achievements GalleryNow at the Little Village Library

Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative’s first gallery, Locked Achievements, has found a new home at the Chicago Public Library’s Little Village Branch! This powerful exhibition highlights the creative voices of young people currently facing incarceration.

✨ Gallery OpeningSaturday, September 13 | 12–4 PMJoin us for refreshments, student performances, and an I Know My Rights workshop as we celebrate the launch of this three-month residency.

🎤 Open Stage: Open Mic NightThursday, September 25 | 5–7 PMExperience an evening of music, poetry, and community featuring our Open Stage platform—where poets, emcees, and storytellers come together to share their voices. This month’s spotlight artist is Linda Sol, a poet-turned-hip-hop artist from Chicago’s West Side. Known for her genre-fluid sound, intricate flows, and captivating lyrics, Linda Sol has shared the stage with icons like 2 Chainz, Dreezy, Jamila Woods, and Glorilla while continuing to carve her own authentic path.

Want to perform? 🎤Sign up for the Open Mic here.

📍 Little Village Branch – Chicago Public Library2311 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL

The Locked Achievements Gallery will be on display through the first week of December—giving you plenty of time to visit, reflect, and support the powerful voices of our youth.

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