Verses & Vices - Open Mic

04/05/2026

Just to keep everyone updated... we will not be meeting this month, April, as we are temporarily without a venue. Hopefully we can be up and running next month! Keep writing all your wonderful words...

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

✨ Help Us Celebrate Our Final Month at The Hearth ✨

Before we take our magic on the road, we’re inviting you to join us for one last month of community, connection, and celebration in our beloved hearth space. We have four amazing events to choose from. Come to one or join us for them all!

🌿 March 7 – Wellness Day
A full day of nourishment for mind, body, and spirit. Enjoy education on herbal teas and crystals, guided meditation, and energy healing. Plus, you’ll take home your own tea and crystals to continue the magic.

🍀 March 14 – Pagan Hideaway: Snake Saturday Celebration
Party with us all day long! We’ll be serving our usual herbal tonics alongside beer, wine, and old-world themed cocktails. A festive, spirited gathering you won’t want to miss.

🌸 March 20 – Ostara Celebration
Join us for a beautiful evening of crafting and sipping tea as we honor Ostara together. This will be our final Wheel of the Year celebration in our current space, let’s make it extra special.

🔥 March 28 – Farewell Bash
An epic going-away party to close this chapter in style. Help us send off our hearth home with joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Come celebrate, connect, and make these last gatherings in our space truly magical. We can’t wait to see you.
* Links to all events in Comments💛

12/10/2025

Due to unforseen circumstances we cannot meet tomorrow night at The Traveler's Hearth. We will resume our wonderful word making in the new year on the second Thursday as usual. Happy Christmas to everyone with whatever family means to you... may it bring peace, joy and some good reads!

11/05/2025

Our usual venue, Mokaska, is closed for the month of November... we wish them well as they regroup. Great news! We have been invited to meet at the Traveler's Hearth on Frederick Avenue. This us a wonderful warm and welcoming space that serves excellent beverages. The day, date and time remain the same... Thursday, November 13th at 6.30. Please join us for an evening of words, wit and wisdom.

10/11/2025

Thursday night was amazing! A gathering of wonderful people sharing their poetry, short stories and music. It was one of those nights when the stars aligned to bring together a diverse group of people to renew, and make new, connections and showcase talent in the form of words. Thank you Mokaska for hosting us. Thank you to all that participated. Please join us next month, November 13th. Let's do this again!

10/09/2025

It's that time again... words, wit, wisdom and maybe some tunes at Mokaska Coffee for Verses and Vices open mic. Sign ups start around 6, readings start at 6.30... we'd love to see you!

09/05/2025

It's time to plan your words night out! Join us next week, Thursday September 11th. Sign ups at 6.00, readings at 6.30... we'd love to see you there!!

07/11/2025

If you’re out and about, stop in for the open mic and/or workshop and have a cupcake and drink with us! Starts @6:30pm ☺️

07/11/2025

Remember, open mic tonight Mokaska Coffee at 6:30, optional workshop to follow. If you need copies printed for the workshop, please send them to us through messenger!

06/15/2025

Just a reminder... next month we will be hosting a workshop after the open mic. It's a great way to get your work reviewed in a friendly space - come and join us!