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Open Mic Poetry, a poetic return, \nCalling all wordsmiths, in lyrical yearn. \nFrom seasoned poets to those just begun, \nOur Poetry Night, a celebration, a poetic sun.<\/div>\n
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In a vibrant space, all poets unite, \nNo ‘headliners’ here, sharing our poetic light. \nOpen mic beckons, a welcoming stage, \nStep up, share your thoughts, feel the poetic sage.<\/div>\n
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A cozy atmosphere, where words softly sway, \nPoetry lovers listen, in the magic they stay. \nAspiring poets, enthusiasts, and those seasoned well, \nAll are invited to this lyrical spell.<\/div>\n
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Express emotions through verse, feel the thrill, \nOpen mic welcomes, every voice, every skill. \nNo judgment, just appreciation pure, \nFor the art of poetry, an experience to assure.<\/div>\n
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For those who prefer to listen, in the poetic stream, \nBe an audience member, let emotions gleam. \nDiverse voices weave emotions profound, \nConnect with each verse, in unity found.<\/div>\n
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Join this community, a passionate sea, \nDiscover new voices, perspectives that be. \nAn inclusive haven where creativity bounds, \nIn the world of rhythm, rhyme, and poetic sounds.<\/div>\n
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An evening of enchantment, words as brushstrokes, \nPainting a canvas, where every word evokes. \nSee you there, ready to explore, \nThe world of rhythm, rhyme, and revelation’s door.<\/div>\n
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Entry is free, come one, come all, \nAnswer the poetic beckon, heed the call<\/div>\n
Register to perform at 7:30pm with host Ian Whiteley<\/div>","excerpt":"","slug":"open-mic-poetry","image":{"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-mic-poetry.jpg","id":39639,"extension":"jpg","width":700,"height":394,"filesize":70516,"sizes":{"medium":{"width":300,"height":169,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":15853,"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-mic-poetry-300x169.jpg"},"large":{"width":650,"height":366,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":55645,"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-mic-poetry-650x366.jpg"},"thumbnail":{"width":150,"height":150,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":7953,"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-mic-poetry-150x150.jpg"},"wellexpo_select_image_square":{"width":650,"height":394,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":68735,"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-mic-poetry-650x394.jpg"},"wellexpo_select_image_portrait":{"width":650,"height":394,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","filesize":68735,"url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/open-mic-poetry-650x394.jpg"}}},"all_day":false,"start_date":"2024-03-14 19:30:00","start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"14","hour":"19","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"end_date":"2024-03-14 22:00:00","end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"14","hour":"22","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"utc_start_date":"2024-03-14 19:30:00","utc_start_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"14","hour":"19","minutes":"30","seconds":"00"},"utc_end_date":"2024-03-14 22:00:00","utc_end_date_details":{"year":"2024","month":"03","day":"14","hour":"22","minutes":"00","seconds":"00"},"timezone":"Europe\/London","timezone_abbr":"GMT","cost":"","cost_details":{"currency_symbol":"","currency_code":"","currency_position":"prefix","values":[]},"website":"","show_map":true,"show_map_link":true,"hide_from_listings":false,"sticky":false,"featured":false,"categories":[{"name":"Art & Culture & History","slug":"art","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":74,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":38,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","id":74,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/74","collection":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}},{"name":"Free","slug":"free","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":76,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":0,"count":82,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","id":76,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/76","collection":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories"}},{"name":"Spoken \/ Written Word","slug":"word","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":58,"taxonomy":"tribe_events_cat","description":"","parent":43,"count":39,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","id":57,"urls":{"self":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/57","collection":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories","up":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/categories\/43"}}],"tags":[],"venue":{"id":22547,"author":"2","status":"publish","date":"2014-06-11 22:07:02","date_utc":"2014-06-11 21:07:02","modified":"2016-01-15 15:38:25","modified_utc":"2016-01-15 15:38:25","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/venue\/the-old-courts\/","venue":"The Old Courts","description":"
Wigan’s Newest Arts and Enterprise Hub<\/span><\/p>\n
Opened in Late 2014 the Old Courts (officially Arts at the Mill CIC) is an Arts and Enterprise Centre based in the former Wigan Magistrates Court and Inland Revenue Offices on Crawford Street.<\/p>\n
We are a centre promoting the very best in Arts and Entertainment Wigan and surrounding areas has to offer, with 3 Live Venues, Arts Space, Recording Studios and much more.<\/p>","slug":"the-old-courts","address":"Crawford Street","city":"Wigan","country":"United Kingdom","zip":"WN1 1NG","website":"http:\/\/www.theoldcourts.com\/","geo_lat":53.5456640000000021473169908858835697174072265625,"geo_lng":-2.634096299999999946095385894295759499073028564453125,"show_map":true,"show_map_link":false,"global_id":"www.wiganeventsguide.com?id=22547","global_id_lineage":["www.wiganeventsguide.com?id=22547"]},"organizer":[]},{"id":38445,"global_id":"www.wiganeventsguide.com?id=38445","global_id_lineage":["www.wiganeventsguide.com?id=38445"],"author":"2","status":"publish","date":"2023-03-24 11:47:52","date_utc":"2023-03-24 11:47:52","modified":"2024-03-11 14:23:00","modified_utc":"2024-03-11 14:23:00","url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/event\/mini-makers\/","rest_url":"https:\/\/www.wiganeventsguide.com\/wp-json\/tribe\/events\/v1\/events\/38445","title":"Mini Makers","description":"
Mini Makers is our weekly session for under 5s to get creative and play!<\/strong><\/p>\n
Each week, our Engagement Coordinator, Emily, prepares a fun (often messy!) activity for little people and their grown-ups to enjoy together. Activities often include painting, clay, collage, and drawing, and they are designed to encourage self-expression and the development of motor skills.<\/p>\n
Mini Makers is also an opportunity for children to develop social skills, whilst making and playing with other similarly aged children. For parents and guardians, it\u2019s a chance to grab a brew and socialise with other parents in a fun and engaging space.<\/p>\n\n \n Tickets<\/span>\n