About

This is a great opportunity to reach new readers and meet people who love words as much as you do. It takes courage to share your work with others. Be brave!

Details

• Open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
• No need to register in advance.
• Signup for the open mic will start at 6:45 pm at BARN. Poets will be asked to keep their readings to four or fewer minutes.
• This free event is sponsored by Arts & Humanities Bainbridge, the city of Bainbridge Island, Bloedel Reserve, and BARN. Join us every third Thursday for featured and open mic readings.

Featured Reader: Author Holly Hughes

Holly Hughes is the author of four poetry collections. Her fine-art chapbook, "Passings," received an American Book Award in 2017. She taught at Pacific Lutheran University’s MFA program as well as at the North Cascades Institute, Fishtrap, LiTFUSE, and Centrum. Currently, she is co-publisher of Empty Bowl Press and consults as a writing coach.

Host: Michele Bombardier, Bainbridge Island Poet Laureate 

Michele Bombardier is Bainbridge Island’s first poet laureate. She is the author of "What We Do," a Washington Book Award finalist; has published more than a hundred poems and reviews; holds an MFA in poetry; and is the founder of Fishplate Poetry, offering retreats and workshops

Class Policies

Ages 14 and up are welcome.