I am inviting all artists and art lovers, especially those from the Disability Community!

The moment has finally arrived. I Cherlnell Lane, The Poetic Storyteller, am officially inviting you to The Poetic Storyteller's Speakeasy! Taking place October 11, 2024, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. This is one of the only fully accessible open mics on the Southside of Chicago. That means accessible doors, bathrooms, performance area, the whole nine yards! There's even a sign language interpreter. 

The Speakeasy is for all artists, singers, dancers, rappers, poets, or storytellers. Whatever your artistry you can come and perform at The Poetic Storyteller's Speakeasy. Or just come enjoy the performances. The best part is, it's free! 

This has been a long time in the making and I am so happy that it has finally arrived. Please, come and join the celebration with me. 

(This is an outdoor space however, bathrooms are located inside. So, please cozy up with a coat, throw, or light blanket but not too much because the performances are going to be hot!)

Click the link below to register.

The Poetic Storyteller’s Speakeasy Open Mic

Date: Fri, Oct 11 • 4:30 PM CDT
Location: Go Green Griot Plaza, @ggfreshmarket 

1201 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60636

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-poetic-storytellers-speakeasy-open-mic-tickets-1030648115257?aff=ebdsshother&utm_share_source=listing_android

Partake in the vibe. It’s easy, just flow through The Poetic Storyteller’s Speakeasy.

The Surviving the Mic Open Mic + Live Podcast is a brave space performance + interview series for survivors of sexual harm.

The Surviving the Mic Open Mic takes place from 7-9pm, at the Experimental Station, located at 6100 S. Blackstone, Chicago, IL.

THIS MONTH'S FEATURE: Cherlnell Lane

Cherlnell Lane is an author, poet, speaker, advocate, and facilitator. Her tagline is “Baring my soul to heal yours” and Lane does just that by using her words to create incredible worlds and stories mending the souls and opening minds of those who are touched by her work. Writing about topics such as mental health, love, abuse and the super amazing powers of black women.

Happy Kwanzaa!

I am performing poetry at this awesome family-friendly event! Please come out and join me for an amazing time. (Free Event)

For more information please click the link and read below.

https://www.facebook.com/events/544132969773268/

Come on out to this years Kwanzaa celebration!

Family Fun!!!!

The event will start at 1:00 pm with financial workshops for all ages, face painting, photos, head wrapping demos, and shopping!

The program will start at 3:00 pm with drumming, candle lighting ceremony, guest speaker, storytelling and African dancing.

Fashion show

The Rock your culture Fashion show will start at 5:00 pm Highlighting how we can rock our culture at any age and at any time.
Also Blessing the runway some amazing performers.

After Party

Ending the night off with an entrepreneurs Networking after party. Tell every Black business owner you know this will be the place to be. Shear your business and network with others.

Come join Cherlnell Lane at this Free Event where she will be reading a poem.

There will fun had by all at the South Side Community Art Center’s Kwanzaa Celebration: Ujamaa Cooperative Economics. Come join us as we experience Art, Poetry, Music, A Pop-Up Store, Fashions, Storytelling, and Children Activities.

South Side Community Art Center

3831 S Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL

1 pm to 8 pm (Candle lighting at 3 pm, I will be speaking at or after 4:30 pm)

This is a Free Event

Come out and support, Come out and speak, come whether or not you have a disability! We want you to hear our voices, We want our faces to be seen, We want to shed a light on our talents and abilities.

I, Cherllnell Lane will be your host at this wonderful event! So come and have fun with us.

Arts and Public Life

301 E Garfield

1 pm - 3 pm

$5 at the door or free entry with the buddy pass that you get from www.nationalpoetryslam.com
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