

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Whisper &amp; Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, April 16th, 2026 ~ 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

Feature Poet: Eve Bell
In 2007, 2008, and 2010, Eve Bell received the “Viewer’s Choice Award” from Poetry.com. In 2014, she was named “Best Poet” at a Local Black Expo event held annually in Peoria, Illinois. She has been featured poet at “Whisper &amp; Shout” in 2020 and 2021. She has competed in the “Gods And Goddesses” National Poetry Slam, held in Rockford, Illinois.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/peoria/whisper-and-shout-open-mic-for-poetry/200029755694110
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, business, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 7

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-4-16-2026?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=peoria-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Peoria
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602
- **lat**: 40.68828
- **long**: -89.59058
- **full address**: 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (https://allevents.in/org/contemporary-art-center-of-peoria/19296745)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 16 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, open-mic, business, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Whisper and Shout: Open Mic for Poetry ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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