
Writing Open Mic
Writers present original poetry, essays, short stories, and more in ten minute slots at the Madison County Public Library, a low-key community reading space welcoming both new and experienced readers.
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Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.

Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.
Five minute original pieces in any medium — storytelling, music, poetry, prose, comedy, or dance — performed in an inclusive, supportive evening setting on First Sundays for Asheville's local arts community.

Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.
Late evening grassroots poetry and spoken word open mic in a cozy kava bar, with 5 or 10 minute spots and signups at 8 p.m., welcoming all forms of creative expression.

Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.
Late night spoken word open mic inviting poets to read fresh drafts and experimental pieces in an intimate dimly lit bar room; casual supportive audience, short reading slots, and a cozy community vibe.

Continuous stream of consciousness free writing guides participants through a meditative, healing inquiry, bypassing self-doubt and critique in a quiet studio circle focused on reflective journaling, gentle prompts, and optional sharing.

Continuous stream of consciousness free writing guides participants through a meditative, healing inquiry, bypassing self-doubt and critique in a quiet studio circle focused on reflective journaling, gentle prompts, and optional sharing.
Continuous stream of consciousness free writing guides participants through a meditative, healing inquiry, bypassing self-doubt and critique in a quiet studio circle focused on reflective journaling, gentle prompts, and optional sharing.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.

Late night all-arts open mic for poets, singer-songwriters, storytellers, and performance artists, with drop-in signups and a welcoming community vibe. Short acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental sets encouraged.

Late night all-arts open mic for poets, singer-songwriters, storytellers, and performance artists, with drop-in signups and a welcoming community vibe. Short acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental sets encouraged.
Late night all-arts open mic for poets, singer-songwriters, storytellers, and performance artists, with drop-in signups and a welcoming community vibe. Short acoustic, spoken-word, and experimental sets encouraged.

Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.

Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.
Peer-led critique sessions of original poetry and prose where writers circulate 8 to 10 printed copies for constructive group feedback in a relaxed kava lounge setting.

60 minute heads down timed writing sprints in a cozy downtown cafe, starting with quick intros and a brief timer; suitable for novelists, poets, lyricists, and résumé or report drafting in focused company.

60 minute heads down timed writing sprints in a cozy downtown cafe, starting with quick intros and a brief timer; suitable for novelists, poets, lyricists, and résumé or report drafting in focused company.
60 minute heads down timed writing sprints in a cozy downtown cafe, starting with quick intros and a brief timer; suitable for novelists, poets, lyricists, and résumé or report drafting in focused company.

Intimate gallery nights of poetry and spoken word open mic with weekly featured readers, audience sign-ups, and a welcoming scene for emerging and seasoned writers seeking short readings and community feedback on Monday evenings.

Intimate gallery nights of poetry and spoken word open mic with weekly featured readers, audience sign-ups, and a welcoming scene for emerging and seasoned writers seeking short readings and community feedback on Monday evenings.
Intimate gallery nights of poetry and spoken word open mic with weekly featured readers, audience sign-ups, and a welcoming scene for emerging and seasoned writers seeking short readings and community feedback on Monday evenings.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bright neighborhood cafe, with brief introductions and communal focus, welcoming all experience levels for coworking, accountability, and meeting local writers.

Timed quiet writing sprints in a bright neighborhood cafe, with brief introductions and communal focus, welcoming all experience levels for coworking, accountability, and meeting local writers.
Timed quiet writing sprints in a bright neighborhood cafe, with brief introductions and communal focus, welcoming all experience levels for coworking, accountability, and meeting local writers.

Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.

Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.
Casual write in in a cozy bookstore with optional creative prompts, open laptop or notebook sessions, and low pressure mingling for local authors and writers at all skill levels to share drafts and swap ideas.

Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.

Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.
Late night kava bar stage for acoustic sets and spoken word poetry, with casual signups and a dim, community focused atmosphere encouraging emerging singer songwriters, storytellers, and experimental performers amid mellow vibes.

Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.

Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.
Casual taproom open mic for poets, comedians, musicians, and storytellers, fostering creative connection over local brews at Sweeten Creek Brewing with a supportive, community-focused small-stage vibe.

Low key communal writing session over coffee, with focused timed writing sprints and short social periods before and after; bring any project to work alongside other local writers in a distraction friendly setting.

Low key communal writing session over coffee, with focused timed writing sprints and short social periods before and after; bring any project to work alongside other local writers in a distraction friendly setting.
Low key communal writing session over coffee, with focused timed writing sprints and short social periods before and after; bring any project to work alongside other local writers in a distraction friendly setting.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.
Legendary open mic night presenting original songs, covers, guitar and piano performances with unexpected surprises; emerging singer-songwriters and storytellers take 15-minute (or three-song) sets in an intimate Black Mountain venue.

Early signups at 6:30pm lead into a laid back taproom open mic at 7:30pm, hosted by Tony Willingham and welcoming acoustic singers, poets, and storytellers for casual community performances.

Early signups at 6:30pm lead into a laid back taproom open mic at 7:30pm, hosted by Tony Willingham and welcoming acoustic singers, poets, and storytellers for casual community performances.
Early signups at 6:30pm lead into a laid back taproom open mic at 7:30pm, hosted by Tony Willingham and welcoming acoustic singers, poets, and storytellers for casual community performances.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.
Cozy neighborhood bar hosts an open mic night for acoustic guitars, storytelling, and spoken word; performers sign up on arrival while a supportive crowd fuels intimate evening showcases of local talent.

Intimate open mic night in a dimly lit kava lounge where local musicians, poets, and storytellers take the mic; hosted by Kodey with a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe and community-focused audience.

Intimate open mic night in a dimly lit kava lounge where local musicians, poets, and storytellers take the mic; hosted by Kodey with a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe and community-focused audience.
Intimate open mic night in a dimly lit kava lounge where local musicians, poets, and storytellers take the mic; hosted by Kodey with a relaxed, beginner-friendly vibe and community-focused audience.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.

Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.
Late-night spoken-word and poetry readings in an intimate bar setting, with open-mic slots, confessional storytelling, and close-up audience interaction for writers and listeners seeking raw, communal literary vibes.

Sunday night open stage invites singers, poets, and storytellers into a warm, supportive atmosphere for short spotlight sets; sign-ups begin at 6pm, encouraging beginners and regulars to share talents.

Sunday night open stage invites singers, poets, and storytellers into a warm, supportive atmosphere for short spotlight sets; sign-ups begin at 6pm, encouraging beginners and regulars to share talents.
Sunday night open stage invites singers, poets, and storytellers into a warm, supportive atmosphere for short spotlight sets; sign-ups begin at 6pm, encouraging beginners and regulars to share talents.