The Dark City Speaks
Intimate spoken word readings led by collegiate and award winning poets delivering confessional, rhythm-driven pieces with conversational cadence and open mic community energy in a dimly lit gallery setting.
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Late night spoken word and poetry readings at the Argot Room, where local poets deliver intimate, raw sets and audience driven open mic performances that ignite downtown Asheville's midnight arts scene.
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Five-minute original pieces across storytelling, music, poetry, comedy, literature, and dance fill an intimate parlor on First Sundays, inviting performers and audience to celebrate Asheville's local arts community.
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Late night poetry open mic spotlighting community voices and weekly featured readers in an intimate gallery setting; poets and spoken word performers sign up to read originals every Monday.
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Legendary open-mic nights at the White Horse bring emerging singers and songwriters to an intimate Black Mountain pub, with guitar, piano, originals and surprises in 15-minute three-song sets.
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