Rhyme Over Wine event is a monthly night of poetry by Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry Club. It starts with an hour of open mic then a featured poet. This month it is me!
I will do a few pieces on social issues and then some on broken hearted search for love, and end with some new love poetry.
Lady Naps Winery, 6940 Lee Hwy, Chattanooga, 6 to 8pm, Friday October 10, 2025
Main X 24 is an annual celebration of Chattanooga’s Southside district, held on the 1st Saturday of December (Dec 7th). All day and early into Sunday morning events are held on or near Main Street. Do not miss the parade at 10:30 ish! (www.mainx24.com)
Our contribution to the fun is Poets n Pickers Open Mic, from 2 to 4pm, on the large patio at 1603 Williams Street, one block off of Main Street behind Clyde’s. Come share a poem, a song, or a story. All material must be suitable for families with children.
This year we are also getting connected into the Music Passport event series by Make Music Day Chattanooga. Facebook event page HERE
Rhyme n Chatt Celebrates National Poetry Month and National Humor Month with Poetry & Punchlines
This exciting evening promises a unique fusion of poetic artistry and comedic brilliance, creating an atmosphere that celebrates the beauty of language and the joy of laughter. Rhyme n Chatt has curated a lineup of talented poetic comedians and comedic poets who will showcase their craft, offering the audience an unforgettable experience. In addition, there will be a limited number of open mic slots with time limits available for an opportunity to join in.
Music by poetic comedian musician Alex Volz the Band.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, April 12
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Wanderlinger Brewery; 1208 King Street, Chattanooga
Admission: Free
Donations: Appreciated
Website: www.rhymenchatt.com
I am so pleased to have work included again this year. My poem is titled, “Kindred Spirits” which was written for the art of Beauford Delaney and his friendship with James Baldwin. This was performed as part of Vision and Verse, a program of The Hunter Museum of American Art in Chattanooga Tennessee.
Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry organization is group where I have been encouraged to take my poetry to a new level, found great opportunities to perform, rub shoulders with other creatives, and made beautiful friendships: WEBSITE
I am so honored to be part of this project! Raise You Voice; an educational series on WTCI tv and educational YouTube series. This project matches children’s book authors with poets, with an interview discussing the book and poetry.
In this episode we discuss my book “Shu Shu’s Bright New Day” with poet Carlos Davis and host Marsha Mills. We are all members of Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry, of which Marsha is President.
So many wonderful opps have come my way in Chattanooga that I never would have had back in Utah, that I am overwhelmed with gratitude. Thank you WTCI, Rhyme N Chatt poetry.
Watch the 14 minute video HERE or watch for it on WTCI TV (a Tennessee station)
Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry has published 2022 Anthology of member poetry. Launch party and signing will be Sunday 12/11, 4 PM at Arts Build in Chattanooga. The anthology includes works from many members and is created as an interactive experience, with QR codes leading readers to view recorded performances of the works It includes writing prompts with blank pages and options to submit works online to a group forum.
Main X 24 is the annual celebration on Chattanooga’s Southside held on the 1st Saturday of December. You must see the parade on Main Street with the Howard School marching band! Then join the Poets n Pickers Porch Party at Patio 1603 Williams Street from noon to 4. Open mic sessions run hourly:
1 to 2: Chattanooga Writers’ Guild
with host Cynthia Young
2 to 3: Rhyme N Chatt Interactive Poetry
with host justCaprice
3 to 4: Poets n Pickers
with host Tomodachi
Follow this event on Facebook for details and updates: Facebook Event
6:30 – Welcome and open mic sign up
7 – Open mic, open to all with 4 minute limit
8 to 9 – Featured poets
M J Anderson Creative Arts 