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SUMMARY:Say What?! 2026 Poetry Grand Slam at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Wits End Poetry Invitational Only Poetry Grand Slam will be competing for Say What?! 2026 Poetry Slam Team. You don’t want to miss this exciting high-energy poetry slam which will spotlight emerging and veteran poetic artists. This event will be hosted by Black Phoenix. All poetry styles are welcome. \nA short open mic will be available for the audience to sign-up to share one poem. If you wish to share a poem\, please arrive by 7:15. \nCoffee Underground\, 1 E. Coffee St.\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-2026-poetry-grand-slam-at-coffee-underground-3/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Team at Coffee Underground featuring Azar King
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Team Feature Azar King! Host Kimberly Simms. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nAzar King—P.O.E.T\, POEMEDIAN\, FATHER\, CREATIVE—is a clear example of what never giving up looks like. Originally from Myrtle Beach\, SC\, he has been residing in Greenville\, SC for the last 5 years. Rather than call his poems poetry\, he has simply titled them The Scriptures of My Legacy. He won back-to-back slams in Fountain Inn and went on to rank at the top in slams across states\, finishing second in both the King of the South Slam and Grand Slam in 2024. A member of the Say What Slam Team for 3 years\, he often describes himself as a Tornado\, giving you a twist of words with clear imagery. From Big M boots to designer suits\, he refuses to let his past hinder his future. And with aliases such as MR.GOOOTTTDDDAAAAYYYUUMMMHIMSELF and Azar-15\, his lyrics are definitely LAZAR BEAMZ. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-team-at-coffee-underground-featuring-azar-king/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Music,Theatre
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T080000
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SUMMARY:Submit Your Poems to GVL Poetry Trail Project
DESCRIPTION:SUBMIT YOUR POEMS! Wits End Poetry is proud to announce the launch of the GVL Poetry Trail\, a new interactive cultural experience bringing the power of the written and spoken word to Greenville’s public spaces\, businesses\, and parks. In anticipation of the organization’s 25th anniversary in 2027 and to celebrate National Poetry Month\, the project invites Greenville County poets to submit original work by April 15th for a chance to be featured in this city-wide installation slated for summer June 2026. \nMore information on submissions can be found on the Wits End Poetry Blog witsendpoetry.blogspot.com. Poets will receive a $50 prize\, publication of their winning poem\, public display as part of a rotating stop on the GVL Poetry Trail\, and be invited to read their poems at a celebratory GVL Poetry Trail Launch Reading on Sunday May 10th. This project is funded in part by the Metropolitan Arts Council\, The City of Greenville A-Tax\, and the South Carolina Arts Commission\, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts.\nhttps://witsendpoetry.blogspot.com/
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/submit-your-poems-to-gvl-poetry-trail-project/
CATEGORIES:Artist Opportunities,Calls For Artists,Film & Literary Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T150000
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SUMMARY:Local Author Book Signing at Barnes & Noble
DESCRIPTION:Local author Stephanie King Mattingly will host a community book signing on Saturday\, March 14\, from 3:00–6:00 PM at Barnes & Noble on Woodruff Road in The Shops at Greenridge. This event was previously scheduled for an earlier date and has been rescheduled due to winter weather. \nHer book\, The Secret You Hide Holds You Back\, offers encouragement around letting go of the past and moving forward with clarity and peace. The event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/local-author-book-signing-at-barnes-noble/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble\, 1125 Woodruff Rd.\, Greenville\, SC\, 29607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T193000
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! extended Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday!  Host Kendra Murphy. All poetry styles welcome: page or stage! A fun full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nCoffee Underground 1 E. Coffee St. Doors Open 7pm. $10.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-at-coffee-underground-8/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Poetry Open Mic at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! extended Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday!  Host Kimberly Simms. All poetry styles welcome: page or stage! A fun full night of open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nCoffee Underground 1 E. Coffee St. Doors Open 7pm. $10.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-poetry-open-mic-at-coffee-underground-7/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wits End Poetry":MAILTO:witsendpoetrysc@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T193000
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SUMMARY:Say What?! Open Mic & Feature El’Ja Bowens at Coffee Underground
DESCRIPTION:Say What?! Open Mic is at Coffee Underground on Sunday with Feature El’Ja” Bowens! Host Azar King. All poetry styles welcome! The night will also feature open mic slots for local poets on a first-come\, first serve basis. Open mic poets may read/recite one poem. \nSay What?! feature LeJuane “El’Ja” Bowens is an award-winning spoken word poet\, author\, host\, and arts educator whose work bridges storytelling\, culture\, and community empowerment. Born in Detroit\, Michigan and raised in Lima\, Ohio\, he served six years in the United States Army\, including two deployments to Iraq—an experience that shaped his voice and commitment to creative expression.. \nCoffee Underground\, Greenville\, SC 29601. 7:30 pm. $10. Produced by Wits End Poetry.
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/say-what-open-mic-feature-elja-bowens-at-coffee-underground/
LOCATION:Coffee Underground\, 1 E Coffee Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Music,Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T113000
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SUMMARY:The Literary Key
DESCRIPTION:Lecture recitals on classical music and literary fiction with pianist and host David Kiser \nSteinway Piano Gallery Greenville (743 Congaree Rd)\nSuggested Donation: $10-$20 per adult (students are free) \nSeating is first come first serve. \nMusical Madeleines: Marcel Proust\, Robert Schumann and W.G. Sebald \nOctober 21\, 2025\, 10:30 AM (madeleine cookies will be served) \nBeethoven’s Sea Symphony: Heroic Captain Ahab \nJanuary 20\, 2026\, 10:30 AM \nNot The Hunger Games: Herman Hesse’s Ideal Game of Counterpoint and Contemplation \nMarch 31\, 2026\, 10:30 AM \nSecret Codes in Classical Music: A special edition of The Literary Key for Children (ages 7+) \nMay 19\, 2026\, 10:30 AM
URL:https://www.greenvillearts.com/event/the-literary-key/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Steinway Gallery Greenville\, 743 Congaree Rd suite a\, Greenville\,\, Greenville\, 29607
CATEGORIES:Film & Literary Arts,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Kiser":MAILTO:davidkiser@bellsouth.net
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