Unspoken Word

Unspoken Word is co-curated by poet-educator Danielle Colin and creative strategist Patrick Harris Jr., two cultural leaders rooted in creating restorative, care-driven spaces. Emerging from the world of poetry and writing, the festival responds to burnout, the fading of slam circuits, and the growing pressures on today’s literary community — centering connection, wellness, and sustainable creative growth for poets, writers, and beyond. SCHEDULE (Locations may change)

Oct 24 - FRIDAY – Venue: Mojo’s Cafe

6-630pm | Welcome & Grounding w Leah Penniman

7-9pm | Open Mic at Mojo's hosted by Mary Panza

Oct 25 - SATURDAY AM - Venue: Kickback Studios

9:00 AM – Breakfast 11:00 AM – Workshop w D. Colin - Writing to Exhale: Take a breath and let your pen lead you. Writing to Exhale invites you to use poetry and journaling as pathway to release, reflection, and renewal. You’ll write a new poem while learning self-care practices that…