The Turn Up - Open Mic

The Turn Up is an open mic experience celebrating poets, storytellers, and songwriters, Presented by Torch Literary Arts. Come to listen, connect, and step up to the mic and share your original work. Everyone is welcome, with Black and BIPOC women especially encouraged to take the stage and share their voices. Arrive early to get on the list, each performer gets 3 minutes. $10 + fees All sales are final. No refunds. Remember thatThe Torch Center is cashless. Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to publish and promote creative writing by Black women. We publish contemporary writing by emerging and experienced writers alike. Torch has featured work by Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Sapphire, and others. Programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, writing workshops, retreats, and special events.