Whisper & Shout

It is truly astounding what talented locally based poets that one will hear on any given night. Each night the open mic also features a popular regionally known poet. Poets from as far away as Maryland, Missouri and Florida have graced the stage. Regardless of a poet’s level of experience, everyone is welcome to share his or her work. Join us on the 2nd floor, in the Preston Jackson Gallery.

Audiences experience more than just someone reading from a page. Poets often memorize the piece and perform it as in a stage play. These are often soul-baring performances that might make you weep or laugh out loud. One thing is for certain, this is an entertaining and stimulating event.

Featured Poet: T-Spirit
Tracy ‘T-Spirit’ Stanton is a highly featured International Spoken Word Artist, host, event producer, inspirational speaker, author, certified well-being coach, workshop facilitator and brand strategist. She is also the owner of Addiction to Ambition Coaching and Consulting and the Movement Building & Storytelling Director at The Freedom Community Center. She been featured on local and national platforms such as St. Louis American, Riverfront Times, STLMAG, St. Louis Post Dispatch and on the local St. Louis television station KSDK. She has also been acknowledged in the Washington Post, New York Times, ABC News, Riverfront Times, St. Louis American, KSDK, Now This is News, St. Louis Public Radio, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch for her advocacy, activism, community service and spoken word.