This Friday marks the one year anniversary of Word Open Mic Night hosted by Emdash in the independent bookstore’s Jersey City location. It’s the last Friday of each month, in fact, that has marked the ...

The Word welcomes diverse voices and fans of poetry, spoken word, and all forms of storytelling. Share a poem, read a story, or even tell a joke. Take the stage and share your new work-or an old ...

Living in a UNESCO city of literature undoubtedly immerses its residents in the act of reading, but there’s a certain performative element that is sometimes overlooked. Spoken word poetry combines ...

After almost a year in the works, the Word Dog community open mic is becoming an increasingly popular place in Missoula for people to bring spoken word to the stage. But participation is not limited ...