Creative Colloquy lures readers and writers out of hiding, to connect and conspire. This month we're celebrating 10 years of service! *March 18, 6:30 p.m. *join us for a celebratory evening with readings, drinks, music and a raffle for rad swag and prizes at* McMenamins Elks Temple Spanish Ballroom! * *Our featured readers include:Jonny EberleCat MelaunieMiel MacRae&Christian Carvajal* *PLUS Special Guest Performances by Tacoma Poet Laureate Christian Paige, Sparkle Stunts from Cheer TacomaAND special musical guest Kim Archer! * Bring your short stories, poems and essays to share during the open mic portion. Please note, open mic allows performers 5 minutes. This time limit is firm to allow all readers an opportunity to share. Raffle tickets will be $1 a piece or 25 for $20 with proceeds benefiting future programming at Creative Colloquy. Thank you to our sponsors: The Spanish Ballroom, Urban Squirrel, Tacoma Arts Live, Trina Gilletti, Cat Brazley, Creative Forces llc, Xeric Ceramics, The Pod Works, Tamiko Nimura, Cathy Warner, Happy Belly, Sanford and Daughter, Sonja Silver, Kate Healy, Michelle Calkins McLean, Kerri O’Farrell, Sarah McTernan, Erina McClaren, Steven Dunkleberger, Kate Garl and more to be announced... Creative Colloquy is fiscally sponsored by Shunpike. You can make a tax deductible donation at ONLINE <https://poweredbyshunpike.org/c/PBS/a/CreativeColloquy>.