Tuesday, August 19, 2025

August 30th: The Poetry Airshow

From Mike Credico and our friends at the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library:

I wanted to let you know that we'll be hosting an open mic poetry reading on Saturday, August 30th from 3-5 PM here at the Ohio Center for the Book. We're offering this as an alternative to the other, better-known, airshow (although it will be in full view). We did something similar last year, by accident, and it turned out to be a very positive, powerful experience for participants. 

We're hoping to have a bunch of readers, so if you're in the area this upcoming Labor Day weekend, stop by!



3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hello I am new to the area, and I am looking for an open poetry reading. Will there be more opportunities like this in the future?

John B. Burroughs said...

Last Exit Books in Kent, Ohio, is having open poetry on September 19th at 8 pm, https://www.facebook.com/groups/275521006684052

Anonymous said...

Thank you John, I’m Geoff Hill. I am from Kent. Born and raised, RHS class of 97. I just moved to Cleveland Heights. I am in Kent often, so thank you for the info.

Many years ago, I frequented Brady’s Cafe in Kent for open mic night. I enjoyed the poetry readings very much, as well as the opportunity to play my music there too.

I have a long poem I wrote a decade ago called The Beauty in Reincarnation that I want to share with others. It’s a deep and special part of me, and I hope others could appreciate my story.

I have never published any poetry, nor have I recited this poem in front of a group. Public speaking has been a challenge for me, but this opportunity can help me overcome my reservations.

I will definitely visit Last Exit Books. I joined their Facebook group, so I now have their info. Thanks again 🙏

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The poet doesn't invent. He listens. ~Jean Cocteau