South Side Speaks
Schedule
Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
126 S Main Street, 26847 | Petersburg, WV
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Step into an evening of words, rhythm, and connection at South Side Speaks — our new poetry open mic series. Share your own work or soak up the voices of others in a welcoming space where creativity thrives.Our inaugural event features guest headliner Tucker Riggleman — published poet, musician, and a 2025 Tamarack Foundation Literary Arts Fellow — reading from his latest collection, The Wind Through the Sycamores is a Violin. Books will be available for purchase and signing.
Open Mic Sign-Up: Spots to read will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Let us know ahead of time if you are interested in reading by filling in this form - http://bit.ly/4lNHEis
If any spots remain, we’ll welcome walk-in sign ups at the door.
Pay what you can to attend — your contributions help keep creative activities alive at South Side Studios WV, but no one will be turned away. We believe art should be for everyone, without barriers.
All are welcome — readers, listeners, dreamers
Cash at the door! (Donations encouraged, not required)
Wine tasting & light snacks available
Agenda:
6:30–7:00 PM — Doors open, book signing with Tucker, wine & snacks
7:00–7:10 PM — Welcome
7:10–8:00 PM — Open Mic
8:00–8:20 PM — Featured Poet: Tucker Riggleman
8:20–8:30 PM — Closing remarks
8:30–9:00 PM — Book signing & social time
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Where is it happening?
126 S Main Street, 26847, 126 S Main St, Petersburg, WV 26847-1746, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: