About City Soul Cafe

Vision:  

An intentionally curated experience where community, craft, and courage is welcomed and art and joy intersect.

Mission: 

We facilitate brave, affirming and supportive spaces for aspiring, new, emerging, and established poets to share their poetry and connect with other poets. We provide an entertaining and engaging atmosphere where the community can enjoy a variety of voices, stories, personalities and perspectives. We offer a distinct experience that includes music, fellowship, and crowd interaction.  

Core Values:

• We provide a platform for poets in our community. This includes new, emerging, and established voices.
• We spotlight the poets we see at the open mic that we want to see more work from. 
• We work with poets for CD and book releases. 
• We celebrate special occasions. 
• We make sure to let our poets know of other opportunities in the area.
• We provide a unique and distinctive poetry experience for audiences.
• We provide a welcoming space open to anyone who enjoys, respects, and supports poetry.