DisAbility Open Mic at NPS 2018
@ Arts Incubator
301 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Opening Friday, August 17th, from 1PM - 3PM
The National Poetry Slam’s (Dis)ability Open Mic will be hosted by Cherlnell Lane! This event is held for those who identify as disabled or experience disability to tell their stories and share their truth. All are invited to attend and listen.
Cherlnell Lane is an author, poet, and teacher and proud South Side Chicagoan. Cherlnell is the founder of “Writing Through It Workshops” which help people deal, heal, and release or seal their emotions in a positive way.
Accessibility:
Wheelchairs! Scent-Free!
For hearing impaired, yes amplification!
ASL provided by ASL Cabaret
This event is co-sponsored by Arts and Public Life, Surviving the Mic, Lethal Poetry, and Interfaith Poets!
Tickets for 2018 National Poetry Slam Finals
https://tinyurl.com/nps2018finals [ticketmaster]
For festival passes to almost 100 events (except Finals)
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-poetry-slam-2018-chicago-tickets-44431241038 [eventbrite]
Other National Poetry Slam Events:
Festival Schedule: 2018 National Poetry Slam in Chicago
https://www.facebook.com/events/1946889922275930/
2018 NPS Black and African American Mic
https://www.facebook.com/events/689331801415269/
BRAVE SPACE PANEL – Nat. Poetry Slam ’18
https://www.facebook.com/events/2073114432950343/
Nerd Slam! at 2018 Nat. Poetry Slam!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1604081959696763/
Latinx Open Mic at 2018 Nat. Poetry Slam
https://www.facebook.com/events/307547763150055/
Asian & Pacific Islanders Open Mic – NPS 2018
https://www.facebook.com/events/293668221406481/
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