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THIRD SATURDAYS, 12:45 PM
ATLANTA WRITERS CLUBGEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
Information about speakers, driving directions, and club activities can be viewed at www.atlantawritersclub.org. The club is now meeting at Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus, 2101 Womack Road.
Information about speakers, driving directions, and club activities can be viewed at www.atlantawritersclub.org. The club is now meeting at Georgia Perimeter College, Dunwoody Campus, 2101 Womack Road.
GEORGIA WRITERS ASSOCIATION WORKSHOPS
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
Monthly workshops are now held on the campus of Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, Kennesaw GA, 30144. For more information, visit. www.georgiawriters.org.
EVERY SUNDAY, 8:00 PM (SIGN UP AT 7:30)
JAVA MONKEY SPEAKS POETRY OPEN MIC
JAVA MONKEY COFEE HOUSE, DECATUR
Kodac Harrison hosts this event at Java Monkey Coffeehouse (404-378-5002), on the covered patio and open courtyard at 425 Church Street) across from the downtown Decatur MARTA station. In addition to open mic there is a featured poet who performs for 20 to 30 minutes. Arrive well before 7:30 p.m. to sign up to read. For more information, or to get updates on featured poets, visit www.myspace.com/kodacharrison.
JAVA MONKEY SPEAKS POETRY OPEN MIC
JAVA MONKEY COFEE HOUSE, DECATUR
Kodac Harrison hosts this event at Java Monkey Coffeehouse (404-378-5002), on the covered patio and open courtyard at 425 Church Street) across from the downtown Decatur MARTA station. In addition to open mic there is a featured poet who performs for 20 to 30 minutes. Arrive well before 7:30 p.m. to sign up to read. For more information, or to get updates on featured poets, visit www.myspace.com/kodacharrison.
EVERY SUNDAY, 8:30 PM
WORD IS BORN OPEN MIC
APACHE CAFÉ
Spoken word open mic. $7 cover charge. 64 Third St. in Midtown. For more information call (404) 876-5436. www.apachecafe.info.
EVERY MONDAY, 7:00 -9:00 PM
WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP
PINCKNEYVILLE ARTS CENTER
Writers critique group meets every Monday 7 to 9 p.m. at Pinckneyville Arts Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Free and open to the public. All genres welcome. (770) 339-8752.
WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP
PINCKNEYVILLE ARTS CENTER
Writers critique group meets every Monday 7 to 9 p.m. at Pinckneyville Arts Center, 4650 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross. Free and open to the public. All genres welcome. (770) 339-8752.
EVERY OTHER TUESDAY 8-11PM
"TAKE A LOAD OFF TUESDAYS" WITH BLACK ON BLACK RHYME - ATLANTA
STUDIO CLOUT
Hosted every other Tuesday night by BackTalk! Poetry Troupe at Studio Clout, 144 Walker Street. Poets, Singers and Musicians welcome. There is a Networking hour from 8 - 9P, and the Show starts at 9P. Open Mic list with occasional features and Live Music. Cover is $7 ($10 if we have a feature). If you RSVP before the day of the event, it is only $5! To RSVP, send First/Last name email to: blackonblackrhyme@gmail.com or join our Facebook Group: BLACK ON BLACK RHYME - ATLANTA. For more information, visit us online: www. blackonblackrhyme.com
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 7:30 PM
POETICALLY SPEAKING: SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
REV COFFEE, SMYRNA
A.Marie and Dorise Dixon are hosting this new open mic every Wednesday night at REV Coffee in Smyrna. 1680-B Spring Road. www.revcoffee.com or (770) 874-8407.
POETICALLY SPEAKING: SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC
REV COFFEE, SMYRNA
A.Marie and Dorise Dixon are hosting this new open mic every Wednesday night at REV Coffee in Smyrna. 1680-B Spring Road. www.revcoffee.com or (770) 874-8407.
EVERY THURSDAY, 8:00 PM
SMART THURSDAYS AT JAMAICA FLAVA
Chris "Cocktails" Cornell hosts this open mic every Thursday at Jamaica Flava, 2440 Wesley Chapel Rd, Suite H, Decatur, GA 30035. Open mic for poets, singers, musicians and comedians. Free admission. www.blackonblackrhyme.com
SMART THURSDAYS AT JAMAICA FLAVA
Chris "Cocktails" Cornell hosts this open mic every Thursday at Jamaica Flava, 2440 Wesley Chapel Rd, Suite H, Decatur, GA 30035. Open mic for poets, singers, musicians and comedians. Free admission. www.blackonblackrhyme.com
EVERY THURSDAY, 7 - 10 PM
URBAN GRIND OPEN MIC
Urban Grind Coffee House hosts an open mic every Thursday night with a rotating roster of hosts. No charge, but visitors encouraged to buy a drink. 962 Marietta St. (404) 724-0605 or www.urbangrindatl.com.
EVERY THIRD THURSDAY, 7:30 PM
CLITERATI AT CHARIS BOOKS
Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and storytellers. If you've never been to Cliterati what are you waiting for? 1189 Euclid Ave. in Little Five Points. www.charisbooksandmore.com
CLITERATI AT CHARIS BOOKS
Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and storytellers. If you've never been to Cliterati what are you waiting for? 1189 Euclid Ave. in Little Five Points. www.charisbooksandmore.com
FOURTH SATURDAYS, 3:00 PM
POETS FOR POSITIVE CHANGE
DR. BOMBAY’S COFFEE SHOP, 1645 McLENDON AVENUE, CANDLER PARK
Whether you’re harnessing the healing power of language to transcend personal trauma or transform social ills, this group is open to all literary artists dedicated to the constructive use of their creativity. Bring poetry to share and we’ll explore possible avenues of promotion, publication, performance and outreach. For more information, contact Roxanne at unitypoet@gmail.com.
FIRST AND THIRD FRIDAYS, 1:00 TO 3:00 PM
WRITERS CIRCLE
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE, DUNWOODY
orgia Perimeter College hosts the Writer’s Circle, a creative writing group, at the Dunwoody campus, 2101 Womack Road . The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information visit http://writerscircle.homestead.com/
orgia Perimeter College hosts the Writer’s Circle, a creative writing group, at the Dunwoody campus, 2101 Womack Road . The meetings are free and open to the public. For more information visit http://writerscircle.homestead.com/
FOURTH FRIDAYS, 8:30 PM
TEAFUSE OPEN MIC
Open mic every fourth Friday. In order to attend, there is a $5 minimum purchase required, but no fee for admission or participation. Vinings Jubilee shopping plaza at 4300 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta GA 30339. http://teafuse.com
