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“Feast of Words: Recipes for Poetic Inspiration“ – A Culinary Poetry Workshop

Sat. Aug 23rd
10am – 1pm

at Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library

Are you a poet ready to spice up your craft? Unleash your creativity at our "Feast of Words" poetry workshop. This is your chance to explore the rich symbolism of food and discover how it can serve as a powerful metaphor for life's experiences. In this workshop designed for beginner to intermediate poets, you’ll embark on a flavorful journey through the...
Literary Lounge: Black Author Marketplace

Sat. Aug 23rd
10am – 2pm

at Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library

The Literary Lounge showcases local Black authors and enriches the literary movement of our city.Come support Black excellence in the literary arts by visiting authors' booths and purchasing their books. There will be food, activities and giveaways throughout the event.‍‍Young readers welcome! Bring your young readers and writers to engage with authors, gain...
Poetry & Jazz Wind Down featuring Frank B., Swayyvo and Gemini Fox

Sat. Apr 12th
7pm – 8pm

at Redbud

Wind down the celebration weekend with a relaxed, intimate evening of poetry and jazz, featuring the soulful sounds of saxophonists Frank B and Swayyvo. Guest spoken word artist, Gemini Fox, out of Tampa, Florida, along with Rhyme N Chatt poets and open mic artists, will take the stage for a night of rhythmic wordplay. Open mic sign-ups will be available...
Poetry Pathways Unveiling at Renaissance Park

Sat. Apr 12th
4pm – 6pm

at Renaissance Park

Join us for the launch of Rhyme N Chatt’s Poetry Pathways, an interactive poetry installation presented in partnership with the City of Chattanooga’s Office of Arts, Culture, and Creative Economy. This innovative project features QR-coded signage along the park’s walking paths, allowing visitors to experience poetry written by local poets inspired by the...
Literary Lair Open Mic Workshop

Sat. Apr 12th
1pm – 3pm

at Chattanooga Public Library

Welcome to our Open Mic Workshop at the Downtown Branch - Chattanooga Public Library through a partnership between Rhyme N Chatt and Write & Chatt writing groups! Hosted by Ian Seaton (Write & Chatt) and The Poetic Diva (Rhyme N Chatt), this interactive open mic event invites poets and storytellers to share their work in an intimate, creative setting. Whether...
Poetry & Punchlines Open Mic – RNC Day Kick-Off

Fri. Apr 11th
7pm – 10pm

at Redbud

Kick off the Rhyme N Chatt Day weekend with an interactive open mic blending poetry and humor in honor of National Poetry Month and National Humor Month. The night begins with an open mic with event host, 6One, followed by featured poets: Kate Landers & Kelly Watts Williams and special guest, GeminiFox (Tampa, FL) with DJ C-Grimey laying down vibes for the...
Fresh Out the Shoebox Community Interactive Open Mic Session

Thu. Jan 16th
7pm – 8:30pm

at The Edney Innovation Center

Rhyme and Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization is pleased to present the return of Fresh Out the Shoebox Interactive Open Mic Sessions, each 3rd Thursday at 7:00 p.m. starting January 16. Fresh Out the Shoebox is a casual gathering of writers and non-writers where poetry is shared and discussed in a judgement-free, supportive environment. This is a great...
Stretch Your Mind: Poetry Meets Yoga Sessions

Thu. Jan 16th
6pm – 7pm

at The Edney Innovation Center

Rhyme and Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization is pleased to present Stretch Your Mind, a blending of yoga and poetry that will precede their popular open-mic Fresh Out the Shoebox open mic poetry session starting January 16. Stretch Your Mind will be geared towards people who are new to yoga, and those who spend a majority of their days sitting at a desk....
Records of Removal: Ration Books from the Trail of Tears

thru Fri. Feb 28th, 2025

at Chattanooga Public Library

Mural by Robert Lindneux (1871–1970). The Trail of Tears, 1942. Woolaroc Museum, Bartlesville, Oklahoma. The Chattanooga Public Library’s Local History and Genealogy Department is honored to debut Records of Removal: Ration Books from the Trail of Tears, a new exhibition on the 3rd floor at the Downtown Library. The exhibit is free, open to the public and...
InterMission – A Celebration of the Arts in Chattanooga

Wed. Sep 25th, 2024
5:30pm – 7:30pm

at Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Photo by Joey Schlabs. Join us for the 2nd annual ArtsBuild InterMission, an enchanting evening celebrating the impact of the arts in the Chattanooga community and honoring the recipients of the Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Award.
Fresh Out the Shoebox Community Interactive Open Mic Session

Thu. Jun 20th, 2024
7pm – 8:30pm

at The Edney Innovation Center

As part of their year round programming, Rhyme N Chatt offers a casual environment for the sharing and discussion of poetry. This event is a free, interactive spoken word and poetry event that is open to readers, writers and listeners of all ages on the 3rd Thursday each month.
Interactive Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic

Tue. May 21st, 2024
7:30pm – 10pm

at WanderLinger Brewing Company

Interactive Poetry & Spoken Word Open Mic at Wanderlinger every third Tuesday of the month. Free, and open to readers, writers, and listeners of poetry of all ages. Strong language may be used. Located inside Wanderlinger Brewery in Downtown Chattanooga. By Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization and Wanderlinger Poetry Circle
Creative Exploration of Yellow: Color Theory & Journaling

Sat. Mar 9th, 2024
12:30pm – 2:30pm

at The Chattery

Spend an afternoon learning about our emotional response to the color yellow! A one-hour color theory lesson will be followed by a guided art project. From sunshine yellow to orange hues, yellow can evoke a range of emotions. One thing it does signify is the start of Spring! Students will have time for self-reflection and group discussions throughout the...
Poetry Workshop: Nurturing Nature-Inspired Poetry (In Person)

Tue. Jan 23rd, 2024
6pm – 8pm

at The Chattery

This generative workshop is designed to help writers develop new poems. Writing begets more writing and the most important thing a writer seeking success can do is to write at every opportunity. In this class, we will begin by reading a few exemplary poems and explore how the natural world inspires the creative impulse. If the smell of pine takes you back...
Book Binding 101 (In-Person)

Sat. Jan 20th, 2024
2:30pm – 4:30pm

at The Chattery

Do you love the smell of books? How about their beautiful covers? Have you ever wanted to know how their made? Join us as we delve into the wonderful world of bookmaking. In this workshop, you'll learn the ins and outs of bookmaking including how to create your own custom hardcovers and how to bind a coptic journal with a decorative stitching. We'll...
Rhyme N Chatt Annual Poetry Anthology Book Launch & Fundraiser

Sun. Dec 10th, 2023
4pm – 7pm

at ArtsBuild

Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization, a vibrant community of poets and spoken word artists, is holding its annual fundraiser featuring their 2023 poetry anthology, "Why We Write." Even though books can be ordered at any time, the book launch event will take place on Sunday, December 10, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at ArtsBuild, located at 301 East 11th...
Peter Pan, the Musical

Fri. Sep 22nd, 2023
7:30pm – 9:30pm

at Chattanooga Theatre Centre

Join us in Neverland for "Peter Pan, the Musical!" Set to captivate audiences of all ages, this timeless tale will take flight on September 22, 2023, in the Mainstage Theatre kicking off CTC's 100th Season. “Peter Pan, the Musical” will whisk audiences away to the enchanting world of Neverland. With a sprinkle of fairy dust and a dash of imagination, this...
Vision + Verse + Book Launch with Christian Collier

thru Fri. Jun 17th, 2022

at Hunter Museum of American Art

Join us for a book launch on the Hunter terrace featuring Christian Collier and his new book “The Gleaming of the Blade,” which includes poems inspired by pieces at the Hunter Museum. Like all Vision + Verse programs, this event is free and open to all. Start Juneteenth weekend with a celebration of this incredible poetic voice and vision.
Creative Writing: The Hero’s Journey

Thu. Mar 3rd, 2022
6pm – 7:30pm

at The Chattery

In this class, you will learn about the classic Hero's Journey, as interpreted by Joseph Campbell, breaking it down into amazingly easy and accessible writing exercises. You will leave the class with the outline of your own novel or blockbuster movie script (the one you hadn't realized was in you yet!) and much more. This class is fun, practical, and...
How to Turn Your Family Story into a Novel

Tue. Mar 1st, 2022
6pm – 8pm

at The Chattery

Do you have a compelling family or true story that would make the perfect novel? If you have ever wanted to write a novel based on that story but you’ve had trouble separating your fiction story from what really happened, this is the class to get you started. In this class, you will learn five essential steps to help you define the story you want to write...

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