The LWG Monthly Open Mic is held on the First Thursday of Every Month at lala books, at 89 Market St in Lowell, MA. We start at 6:30pm and finish before 8pm when the store closes.
- 6:15-6:35 – signup
- 6:30-6:35 – introductions
- 6:35 – 7pm – feature
- 7-7:05 – announcements
- 7:05-7:55 – Open Mic
- 7:55 – closing remarks.
Rules
- The audience is expected to be respectful of those presenting their work
- The performers are expected to respect the clock, generally 3-5min depending how many people are reading.
- The content of the work should be generally fit for a public setting. We respect out host’s generosity in sharing the space with us and do not wish to create a problem as the public comes in and out od the store. A swear or two is fine, but content that makes customers uncomfortable should be avoided.
- Time limitations will be as strictly enforced as neccessary to ensure all readers can participate
- As a courtesy, please remain present until the final poems are read