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“Poetry & Punchlines” - Celebrating 25 Years Of Rhyme ‘N Chatt

A rainbow version of the Rhyme ‘N Chatt logo.
Rhyme ‘N Chatt

Rhyme ‘N Chatt is a community of poets and spoken word artists that describes itself as “a poetic family … providing a safe place where poetry is shared and discussed, and the poet is valued.”

Since 1999, the collective - full name, Rhyme ‘N Chatt Interactive Poetry Organization - hosts open mic sessions free for the public to participate and enjoy here in Chattanooga.

To celebrate this National Poetry Month, this National Humor Month and twenty-five years of Rhyme ‘N Chatt, the group will present “Poetry & Punchlines” with an open mic - on Friday, April 12th, at Wanderlinger Brewing Co., starting at 7 PM.

I spoke with Mark Anderson, Carla Poetess Phenomenal C - and Alex Volz from Alex the Band.

Poster for “Poetry & Punchlines.”
Rhyme 'N Chatt

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Ray is the host and producer of "Scenic Roots" - Mondays through Thursdays at 3 PM - and WUTC's Editorial Director.
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