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Antioch: A Poetic Experience
April 9 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: Effective February 4th, Contra Costa County has rescinded the requirement that proof of vaccination is required for entry at El Campanil Theatre.
Contra Costa County recommends that masks still be worn by unvaccinated persons.
A POETIC EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY, APRIL 9TH @ 2PM
TICKETS: FREE
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A RENTAL OF EL CAMPANIL THEATRE. PASSES NOT ACCEPTED.
Experience poetry. Feel the energy of spoken-word poetry and poetry-in-motion. This event will feature an open mic, poetry panel conversation, exhibition dance battle, and a poetry showcase! Local, new, visiting, and veteran poets will both grace the stage. We will examine poetry, its role in society, the connection between art and entrepreneurship, and more. Street dancers will demonstrate poetry through movement as they put their skills against each other on stage. And together we will celebrate poetry.
The schedule will be as follows:
Doors Open 1:15pm
Open Mic 2pm-2:45pm
Break 10 minutes
Poetry Panel Conversation 2:55pm-4:00pm
Break 10 minutes
Exhibition Dance Battle 4:10pm-4:50pm
Break 10 minutes
Poetry Showcase 5pm-6pm
Open Mic Rules
Pre-sign up required: Email [email protected] for questions and signups
16 slots
2 ¹/² minutes
Random order
More information here.