Poets and poetry fans … head to The Waterworks for “Poetic Gratitude – Bards Against Hunger” Poetry Open Mic.  Poets of all skill levels are given an opportunity to share their poems.  Invite a friend or two or three to cheer you on. Celebrate gratitude with the local poetry community!

And … they’ll be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items for a local food bank!

When:  Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 3:00pm-5:00pm (1 week earlier than ususal)

You’ll be called to the podium in the order your names appear on the list; usually the first 15 names. Each presentation is limited to 5 minutes max.

Time-line:
2:30pm — Open Mic Sign Up
3:00pm — Open Mic – first 15 names on sign-up sheet
4:30pm — Networking / Meet & Greet

Free Admission

Presented by Ancient City Poets and St. Johns Cultural Council.