Hope Is Alive! Open Mic

Join us for this FREE event!

Has creating music, rhymes or poetry given you light in dark times, or shed light on a hidden struggle? Come celebrate how art heals!

Spoken word artists, poets, rappers, country/western singers, dancers, any and all performers are welcome! First timers are encouraged to get on stage.

Performer sign-in is at 5:30 p.m. and the mic is open from 6-9 p.m.

People of all ages and walks of life attend open mics. Please use a "PG" rating as a guideline when selecting material for your performance, avoid profanity, derogatory and sexual references.

For more information, contact Christopher at cdiamond [at] shastacounty.gov (cdiamond[at]shastacounty[dot]gov) or 229-8484.

The Hope Is Alive! Open Mic Series are events organized by the Stand Against Stigma Campaign and Committee to raise awareness about mental health struggles, substance use disorders, suicide and suicide loss. We strive to use art and performance to fight stereotypes, promote healing and understanding.

Sponsored by the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency in conjunction with the Stand Against Stigma Committee and our many community partners and advisory boards. Funding for this event is provided through the Mental Health Services Act.