Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic hosted by Audacious Don

Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic hosted by Audacious Don

We are "Creating Space 4 Creative Healing" in our Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic at Legler Regional Library hosted by Audacious Don

By Audacious Don

Location

Legler Regional Library, Chicago Public Library

115 South Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60624

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Agenda

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4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Poetry Writing Workshop

Audacious Don


Discussing monthly theme topics: Therapeutic Tips, Free Uniquely Picked Journals, Fun PowerPoint Slide, Free Therapeutic Worksheet Activity, Raffle Giveaway

About this event

  • 3 hours 30 minutes

***LOCATION UPDATE ***


Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Inc(CS4CH Inc) is FREE Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic held every 4th Monday of the month at Legler Regional Library. Hosted by Founder of CS4CH Inc, Spoken Word Artist and Self-published Author of About That Time poetry book, Audacious Don.


Poetry Writing Workshop begins at 4pm; Poetry Open Mic begins at 5:30pm (Sign up starts @ 5pm).


*****Walk-ins Welcomed*****


Previously partnered with Artist-In-Residence Alexandra Antoine, Chicago Public Library, and CHI DCASE. For more information about event, contact:

Megan

Telephone: (312) 746-7730

Email: mgreenbac@chipublib.org

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This Month's Theme:

April: Power of the Tongue! (Celebrating national poetry month; Understanding how influential words can be.)

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Next Month's Theme:

May: TBA


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Past Monthly Themes:

January: Short But Sweet! (Reflect on last year’s CS4CH Themes; Fun communication games)

February: Daddy Issues! (Significance of Black fathers in the household; How our relationship with our biological father affects relationship with the HOLY FATHER)

March: Girl Power! (Empowering women through the performing arts; Acknowledging female poets; Tips for writer’s block)

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2023 Monthly Themes:

  • February: "Bring Your Cup!" (Building creative writing skills about Self-care; Writing about how we take care of ourselves (mentally, physically, etc.); Mention Self-care tips
  • M arch: "Check-in!" (Building creative writing skills about Mindfulness & Accountability; Venting through poetry to create inspiring pieces; Remember NOT to force it (creativity comes naturally)
  • April: "Taking L's!" (Learning how to face the fear of failure; write about that emotion that comes up; educate about the business aspect of poetry and spoken word entertainment field)
  • May: "Communication Is Key!" (Learning how to actively listen, truly apologize, and how to have assertive communication; learning “fair fighting” rules)
  • June: "It Starts At Home! (Home is where the Heart is)" ( Building higher self-esteem and confidence; gratitude activity worksheets; learning how to stop the overwhelming negative self-talk)
  • July: Postponed
  • August: “Good Grief!” (Learning the 7 stages of grief; how to sympathize for others in grief in a healthy manner; accepting it's OK to not be OK)
  • September: “Drive Me Crazy! “ (Turning anger into drive/motivation; Learn definition of self-sabotage; “Definition of crazy: Doing the same thing expecting different results”)
  • October: “Back At Square One!” (Feel your feelings; Be honest with oneself ; Get to the root of things)
  • November: " Big Faith!" ( Learning how to replace fear with faith; Understand the meaning of faith)
  • December: " Think Before You Speak!" (Learning the power of controlling one’s reaction; Fun communication games)

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CS4CH and Audacious Don Merch Alert!!!


Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Activity Book(c):

About That Time Poetry Book(c):

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Want to DONATE? Awesome!!!

Creating Space 4 Creative Healing Inc is a Nonprofit organization exempt under IRC Section 501(c)(3) and classified as a public charity. CS4CH INC's goal is to provide a safe space to heal within the community through uplifting each other by applying a combination of art and therapy.

At CS4CH, we learn and apply the inner work needed then express through spoken word. CS4CH Inc is founded by event coordinator, Self-published Author & Spoken Word Artist Audacious Don. Donations help provide funds for raffle giveaways held at our monthly workshops, resources needed for supplies for each theme and helps CS4CH travel to new locations to host our Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic.

To bring CS4CH to YOU, Email 1audaciousdon@gmail.com or call us at (464)206-3621. Use link below to support CS4CH INC:

DONATE TO NONPROFIT CS4CH INC

THANK YOU FOR being a BLESSING!!!

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Every last Monday of the month will be a Poetry Workshop starting at 4pm with focused topic meant to encourage participants to build creative writing skills and helpful healing coping mechanism. After the workshop, we'll begin the OPEN MIC from 5:30pm-7:30pm! Poetry Workshop & Open Mic will be held at Legler Regional Library (Downstairs in the Community Room).

Free