Listen Here: Last Open Mic of the Year
Merry Christmas, everybody. We’ve almost made it through another year! If there is something on your heart you want to share: a song, a psalm, a shout, or a sexy Santa Baby, come out for our last open mic of the year.
Poets, Singers, Musicians, Writers, and Spectators—all are welcome! There will be heaters and hot chocolate to keep warm, but you might want to bring a cozy blanket just in case.
Listen Here: Open Mic
Join us for July’s open mic! Poets, singers, musicians, and writers are welcome for 3 to 5 minute sets. Text 703.505.3750 to sign up. **Musicians and singers please arrive by 6:30 pm in order to sound check. No open mic in August, so come for the last gathering of the summer!
Belonging Beyond Brown: film screening and conversation with Dr. Nina Gilbert of Morehouse College
To conclude our Juneteenth celebrations, Meetinghouse Revival invites educator and director of Morehouse Center for Excellence in Education, Dr. Nina Gilbert, to Corsicana for a screening of her documentary Belonging Beyond Brown. The film examines the lead-up and aftermath of the 1954 Supreme Court Case Brown v. Board in Black communities, schools, and students. Join us for a screening at the historic Palace Theatre followed by an open discussion with Dr. Gilbert and local educators.
Juneteenth ed. of Listen Here: Poetry slam and Open Mic
Our monthly open mic returns with a special edition. For Juneteenth, we’ll be hosting our first poetry slam alongside the open mic! Contestants pay $10 to enter and compete with two prepared poems for the chance to win. Cash prizes of $100 and $50 go to first and second place winners. To participate in the slam or open mic, text 703.505.3750 by June 18th, noon. Special choir, cheer, and dance performances by Corsicana youth!
What To Do With All This History: a community conversation
Corsicana’s east side is rich with history. Join us at Bethel AME for a community conversation about the future of our buildings. Hear more about the ongoing restoration of the CME church and share your vision for the places, spaces, and stories that matter to you.