How ‘open mic’ activities can improve writing, social skills

Involving students in planning and fostering a supportive environment can encourage even the most reticent to participate, one expert says.
TribLIVE.com

Band Together Pittsburgh’s open mic events offer a ‘safe, supported, fun and cool environment’ for those on autism spectrum

A big smile emerged on Madeline Segal’s face as she finished her vocal performance of “A Thousand Years.” “Thank you,” she said as other participants at an autism-friendly open mic event in Irwin ...
Worcester Magazine

Still the 'Openest': Full Mooniest Mic set for new home at Canvas

At the newly opened Canvas in Fitchburg, the monthly Openest Mic kicked off the new year and a new residency by welcoming it ...
The Durango Herald

Animas City Theatre open mic offers onstage experience to budding performers

The Animas City Theatre filled with aspiring musicians, stand up comedians and performers for the venue’s fourth official open mic night. Open mics have been held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each Thursday ...
The Press of Atlantic City

New open mic events amplify forum’s popularity

Three years ago there was one regular open mic event in Cape May, hosted at the Pilot House by local store owner and musician Barry Tischler. Then Mad Batter owner Mark Kulkowicz asked Mike Murphy to ...
Post Independent Citizen Telegram

Garfield County Libraries’ virtual open mic event to feature Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre

Colorado Poet Laureate Bobby LeFebre will perform his award-winning work, live, during a virtual open mic poetry event hosted by Garfield County Libraries on Tuesday. LeFebre, a National Poetry Slam ...