Bring leftovers and your poems to an open mic gathering and get stuffed with gratitude. End the Thanksgiving day weekend by gathering with poets and poetry lovers. Bring a cold dish left, and or beverage, to share. There will be no warming facilities, so cold sweet treats, and appetizers are encouraged.

The gathering will be held at the Maria Reyes-Jones Studio at 134 Riberia Street in historic Downtown St. Augustine. The sign-up sheet will be available at 2:30 PM on the event day. At 3 PM, the facilitator will call to the podium the first 15 names on the sheet. Each presentation should be limited to five minutes maximum, to allow everyone time to share. The mic will be turned off a 4:30 PM to allow everyone time to network and socialize. By the time Sunday afternoon rolls around on Thanksgiving weekend, teens are busting a gut to get away from the house. For college kids, many are looking for a reason to head back to campus.

That is why the November open mic is dedicated to young voices each year. The turnout is always so strong. You will be blown away by the rawness, the honesty, and the blossoming talent.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE ANCIENT CITY POETS As a community of poets and poetry lovers, we have been gathering on the last Sunday of the month in Saint Augustine, Florida since August of 2009. If you have ever gone to one of our monthly readings over the last nine years, you should Invite your friends to come and check it out. Just go to the event link and click that you are interested in or attending. Also, invite a few friends while you are at it.