(Editor’s Note: The following article was submitted by The Sherburne History Center.)

The Sherburne History Center will host an open mic poetry reading as part of the monthly series of programs at the museum. Beginning on 19 May, at 2 pm, the Open Mic (without the mic) Poetry Reading program will offer opportunities for local poets and spoken word artists to present their work.

“This is an opportunity,” Executive Director Mike Brubaker explained, “for local poets and individuals interested in poetry to share their commonality.” 

Anyone wanting to share the love of poetry is welcome to attend and participate in the program. Brubaker will serve as moderator to present the open mic to participants and also encourage discussion about the poems.

The program is entitled Open Mic (Without the Mic) because there is no speaker system in the meeting space at SHC. Brubaker explained, “Acoustically, sound carries very well in the room, so no microphones are really necessary. But, traditionally, the program is referred to as open mic.”

This open mic presentation is an experiment in new programming for the Sherburne History Center. According to Brubaker, SHC staff were approached about organizing this program to see if there is an interest in spoken word presentations. 

If anyone has any questions or is seeking more information about the program, they can contact Mike Brubaker at 763-275-2210.

Sherburne History Center is located at 10775 27th Ave SE in Becker. Its website is www.SherburneHistoryCenter.org. The Sherburne History Center inspires and fosters a sense of community by providing resources to help people discover the past and gain perspective on the present so they can make informed choices about the future.