Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm
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 6pm 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)
*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage.
If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.
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 and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV
Featured Poet: Ollie ‘Hoodraised’ Woods
His hardcore voice formed his stage name Ollie ‘Hoodraised’ Woods. He's the founder of Team At Ease Entertainment, the host of the National award winning open mic “At Ease Sundays”. He has also released 3 books Jotted Gems, Bits and Pieces , & Therap-HE. Hoodraised has 6 published spoken word albums and several videos of poetry on all video streaming apps. Winner of the 2021 NSWA Host of the Year and the 2021 NSWA Album of the year (The Luminary). Hoodraised formed a course titled “Stages” to help other artists hone their craft. Now he is the co-founder of a national TV network OMTV, which is powered by ROKU and Fire tv. Hoodraised is taking his talent, of spoken word, to new levels. He’s staying true to his words, “I don’t have to change my space in order to change my fate.”
Photos by Reginald Birris
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