Open Mic & Poetry Slam
Tuesday, April 16
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nordlof Center
J.R. Sullivan TheaterAll acts are welcome during the open mic in the 1st half of the show, including music, comedy, and dance. The slam competition in the 2nd half of the show is for poets and their original works only.
Are you a poet? Do you like to watch poets? Do you have a non-poetry talent that you want to share with the world? Well then, this is the event for you! The Rockford Certified Open Mic and Poetry Slam is coming up!
This event is FREE and participants may sign up in advance or at the door. All acts are welcome during the open mic in the first half of the show, including music, comedy, dance, and magic. The slam competition in the second half of the show is for poets reading their original works only. Slam participants, please have two poems ready in case you make it to the second round. This is a fairly informal event, so don't be shy about participating! The top three poets will receive a festive prize.
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Nordlof Center
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About the library
The facility at 118 N. Main St. in Rockford spans 30,000 square feet and serves as a versatile space for performances, classes, community gatherings, cultural events, and technology training across the region. High-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Inside, you'll find the J.R. Sullivan Theater with 280 seats, the Black Box Theater with 60 seats, several meeting and classroom spaces, and the 15 station Walmart Computer Classroom.
