Even in an extended month of love, the 3rd Wednesday is Untitled!
Wednesday, February 21, 6 to 9 pm
“I Think I ___ You” Showcase
Before leaving our leap-year February, we will be jumping into all things LOVEly with poems that delve into relationships — good, angry, queer, sweet, and/or ill-advised.
Five poets will be offering their original takes on this age-old theme: Angie, McKendy, Neliksha, Shelby, & Soy
We encourage readers in our open mic to share the love and bring work that talks about love in all its aspects, but of course, Untitled is always open, so whatever musings, verses, or free-rambling you would like to bring to the community will be welcome.
Hosted at Coffee and Cotton at Mill No. 5. Located in a historic downtown textile building, Mill No. 5 is a destination into what Lowell is — home to independent shops, The Luna Theatre, the Farm Market, and Coffee and Cotton. Coffee and Cotton is the heart of the building, serving up coffee, espresso, lattes, wine, local craft beer, and delicious, made to order, locally sourced options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is also a venue for live music, game nights, community events, and now our Untitled Open Mic.
/// About the Showcase ///
It has been said that all poems are love poems, so we will be testing this theory with a wide variety of pieces from a special sampling of Untitled Homies: Angie, McKendy, Neliksha, Shelby, & Soy. You’ll hear their voices in juxtaposition to and justification of each other — sure to be both fun and illuminating!
/// Format ///
Sign-Ups Open @ 6pm
Open Mic Starts @ 6:30 pm
Showcase begins after the open reading.
All Done @ 9:00pm
/// Details ///
Free Admission
Food, Drink, and Merch for Sale
@ Coffee & Cotton
250 Jackson St. No. 401
Lowell, Mass. 01852
https://millno5.com/directions/
Also streaming online:
Mill City Speaks is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Untitled I Think I ___ You! Showcase Time: Feb 21, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89692264912
Meeting ID: 896 9226 4912
Passcode available on request;
email lowellpoetry@gmail.com
/// Safer Space & Community Guidelines ///
We strive to foster a space of inclusivity and respect. We ask everyone to not bring (in no particular order) ableist, ageist, body shaming, classist, homophobic, misogynist, misandrist, racist, transphobic, oppressive language, attitudes, and actions at the space. We look to hold ourselves and one another accountable to creating a culture in which we treat each other with consent and respect. This includes but is not limited to respecting people's physical and emotional boundaries and receiving explicit verbal consent before touching someone or crossing other personal boundaries. If you are disrupting our safer space we will ask you to leave.
/// Zoom Guidelines /// (Online)
Some best practices suggest being somewhere with minimal background noise and good lighting, use headphones if possible, and close any applications not being used on your device to improve Zoom quality.
2.) It is best to have your display on “Speaker View” to see the host and performer. “Gallery View” will allow you to see all guests at once.
3.) Feel free to add a name and pronoun into your display so we can say hello and know who is joining us. Keep in mind that this event is streaming publicly so take any precautions about sharing your identity.
4.) Guests could also have “Video” on or off, as that is optional.5.) During performances/readings the host will “Mute” all other guests.
6.) Guests are encouraged to show love and gratitude visually on screen or in the chat window.
7.) Please be respectful on screen and in the chat window - and acknowledge the space you can take up in this digital communal platform.
8.) Host will allow guests to un-mute after performances if they choose and able to out loud affirmations or gratitudes.
9.) Any conflicts to the safer space / community guidelines the host may remove you from the Zoom call. If you feel like you have been accidentally or wrongfully removed, please reach out to the organizers.
Please reach out to here with questions regarding the open mic or slam.
“This program is supported in part by a grant from the American Rescue Plan, as administered by the office for Cultural Affairs and Special Events of the City of Lowell.”