Open Mic in Schenectady – Featuring YOU

On January 8, poets get extra time at the 2nd Wednesday Open Mic in Schenectady. Depending on the number of participants, writers can spend 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or maybe more time in the spotlight. Bring your poems, short prose, or any literary routine you choose,  Alan Catlin will host.

WHEN: Wednesday, January 8, 7:30 – 9 pm

WHERE:  CREATE Community Studios, 137 State Street, Schenectady, 12305.

PARKING:  Along State Street and Liberty Street, plus a free parking lot behind the building on South Ferry.

ADMISSION:  Free! Cookies & non-alcoholic beverages are available for a donation.

LEARN MORE: https://www.facebook.com/events/2633834703397610/

About the author: Thom Francis

Thom Francis has been organizing, promoting, and hosting open mics and poetry / spoken word events in Albany such as Nitty Gritty Slam, School of Night, Albany Poets Presents..., and the Albany Word Fest for over 20 years. As a poet and performer, Thom has been featured at many of the upstate poetry and spoken word events from Saratoga to Woodstock as well as LarkFest, Art on Lark, 1st Friday, and the Albany Word Fest.