VORTEX Voices presents

in collaboration with

every.Word Poetry

Open Mic Night

Date: Mondays

Time: Show 8:00-10:00PM | Bar Opens at 5PM | Poets & Musicians Check-In 7:30PM

Location: The VORTEX'S Outdoor Stage (2307 Manor Rd.)

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Join us for an evening of spoken word, poetry, and storytelling at the VORTEX Voices Open Mic Night, brought to you in collaboration with every.Word Poetry! Whether you're a seasoned poet, an aspiring writer, or a passionate listener, we invite you to take part in our community. Share your original work, perform your favorite pieces, or simply sit back and take it all in. Before, during, and after the show, hang out at The Butterfly Bar and grab a bite to eat at Patrizi's all on the VORTEX compound.

How to Participate:

Depending on planned programming, we will accept 15-20 poet sign-ups.

• 10 Poet Sign-Up tickets are available online.
• The remainder of the sign-ups will be available day of at the stage.
• Poets must check-in at the stage by 7:30pm to gurantee your spot on the list.
• By participating on stage, you consent to every.Word Poetry and The VORTEX to share and use audio, video, and/or pictures of your performance on ever.Word Poetry's and The VORTEX's social media, website, inside the bar, and for grant-writing purposes. You also understand you are prohibited from sharing highly offensive and/or discrimantory works on stage.
• Please fill out this consent form to be posted: https://everywordpoetry.hopp.to/mediaconsentform
• This link can also be found through link in bio @everywordpoetry.
• Thank you so much, and we cannot wait to hear your voice! 

Additional Information:

• Drink specials at The Butterfly Bar for service industry and artists!
• $8 margaritas
• $2 off Amaros
• $1 off cocktails
• $6 beer + shot
• The event is free, but donations are welcome to support future events and local poets. Please donate to every.Word Poetry at: https://cash.app/$EveryWordPoetry
• All ages are welcome, but please note that some performances may contain mature content.

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For more details, follow us on @everywordpoetry and @vortex_rep on IG, FB and Tik Tok.

About every.Word Poetry: We are a collective of poets who are on a mission to inspire, create, and empower. Organized by poets Jasmine Games and Michael Hatcher.

About The VORTEX: We conjure urgent, unashamed art to create action in a shifting age. We embrace diverse communities, break down barriers, and elevate inclusive discourse from our home in Austin, Texas. We enliven humanity with a magical green new theatre at our Butterfly Bar and Sanctuary. 

Check out The VORTEX's calendar for more shows and events!

THE VORTEX IS A 501(C)3 NON-PROFIT.

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Thank you for joining us. Prepare to be inspired, moved, and entertained. We can't wait to hear your voice!