Poetry and stories at second Riverflats open mic night

The Nolan Center hosted its second Riverflats Open Mic Night last Thursday. The event, organized by Community Roots, is meant to be a place for Wrangell residents to enjoy poetry, music, stories, or any talent they feel like sharing. It was a smaller turnout from the first open mic night, last month, but it was still an enjoyable evening for those in attendance.

Vivian Faith Prescott served as the master of ceremonies for the evening. The theme of the night was “Grateful,” and members of the audience were asked to share things they were grateful for. The topics ranged from good food, to family, to God, and to having a roof that (mostly) did not leak.

Prescott read an original poem she wrote, “Winter Stories.” Jillian Privett shared a poem by Richard Blanco, “One Today.” Another poem was ready by Sandy Churchill, titled “The Basket That Holds Us Together.”

Delilah Ramirez also participated in the open mic night. Instead of poetry, she decided to read a children’s story to the audience. “Raven Brings Us Fire” is a story about how Raven brought fire to people. Ramirez, who works for the Sealaska Heritage Institute, read the story to promote her monthly children’s reading program.

Eli Michael, with Community Roots, said that Riverflats is expected to run on a monthly basis until springtime.

 

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