New Monthly Poetry Open Mic Series Announced
- Don Winter
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Updated: 5 days ago
Southbury, CT - The Southbury Arts & Culture Alliance (SACA), Sustainable Southbury, and Southbury Public Library are proud to partner with Southbury Poet Laureate, Claire Schreier Warner, to launch a new monthly Poetry Open Mic series celebrating the spoken word and the creative voices of the community.
The series will debut on Sunday, January 18, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at the library and will continue on the third Sunday of each month through May. The event is free and open to adults of all experience levels, from first-time readers to seasoned poets.
“This series is about creating a welcoming space where people can listen, share, and connect through poetry,” said Southbury Poet Laureate, Claire Schreier Warner. “We’re excited to invite the community to gather, whether they come to read or simply to enjoy the voices of others.”
Each participant will have up to five minutes to share original poetry or favorite works. Registration is recommended, though walk-ins are welcome, making the event accessible to both planners and spontaneous attendees.
Registration for each monthly open mic is handled individually through the Library. To sign up or learn more, visit the Events section of the Southbury Public Library website at https://www.southburylibrary.org/events/upcoming.
The January event registration page is currently live, with future dates to be added on a rolling basis.
Claire Schreier Warner is the author of Family and Other Broken Things, a chapbook of poetry, and a former co-editor of the Connecticut River Review. Her work as Poet Laureate emphasizes accessibility, community engagement, and the power of poetry to bring people together.
SACA is pleased to support this collaboration as part of its mission to promote, inspire, and support arts and culture throughout Southbury.
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