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Protest with Poetry

  • Public Space One 229 N. Gilbert St. Iowa City, IA 52245 United States (map)

We’re hosting one of Mic Check Spoken Word Poetry Festival’s amazing workshops!
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Protest with Poetry

Adult SPOKEN WORD POETRY WRITING WORKSHOP

With: Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey

Date: Saturday, November 6

Time: 10:30am-12:00pm

Location: In person at Public Space One, 229 South Gilbert Street. Virtually by Zoom.

Ages: 19+

Tution: $25 (or included in Mic Check Fest Pass)

This workshop will use spoken word performances to examine how one can write poems that embody protest. From the smallest acts to the big ideas, we will discuss how to shape a poem that challenges the powers that be. Attendees will have an opportunity to write their own protest poem and share.