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SUMMARY:OPEN MIC: THE LION & PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nJoin us on Zoom:\nUse this Link to attend our virtual open mic. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Group for event updates\, signup sheets\, and links\, and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-11/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211205T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20210711T213932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T214524Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open Mic: The Lion & Pirate
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Sunday\, December 5\, 2021—1-2:30 pm. Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nSign up by noon December 4. \nJoin us on Zoom:\nLink will be available when you sign up to perform and closer to the event for the public. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-10/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-11-16/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open Mic: The Lion & Pirate
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate\, inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers\, and acoustic musicians invites you to join us the first weekend of the month. Sponsored by Art Spark Texas and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest. Organizers also include Malvern Books and the Coalition of Texans Disabilities. \nJoin the Lion & Pirate for our next virtual inclusive\, open mic! Saturday\, November 6\, 2021 – 7-8:30 pm. Featured performers to be announced; then\, it will be your time to shine! \nSign up here by noon Nov. 5. \nJoin us on Zoom:\nLink will be available when you sign up to perform\, and closer to  the event for the public. \nAs always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! There will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. \nStay tuned to our Facebook Page for event updates and invite your friends too. You can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reactions. \nQuestions? Please email Ms Boye: boye@artsparktx.org. \nThank you for donating and supporting Art Spark Texas Speaking Advocates Program and the Pen 2 Paper Creative Writing Contest.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate-9/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-09-21/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T170000
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CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210720T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20210711T211306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T193218Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:Leave your inhibitions at the door\, because it is the Speaking Advocates Happy Hour! \nA fun\, virtual space for folks to hang out\, chat\, play games\, and more. Each month we welcome different bartenders to help us unwind with light conversation and social activities. \nThis is a closed group open to Speaking Advocates and OMOD participants. Members of all disabled communities welcome. Contact Ms. Boye and let us know a little about yourself. \n\nThird Tuesdays of each month (mark your calendars and you won’t be late).\n5 to 6 PM Central time\n\nWant to be a future bartender?\nDrop in and introduce yourself!\nFor Link to the Happy Hour visit OMOD FB Group or email Ms. Boye: boye@artsparktx.org.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-happy-hour/2021-07-20/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/Happy-Hour-Logo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201222
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T235633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T235633Z
UID:10001515-1608508800-1608595199@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Registration now open: Speaking Advocate Training Program
DESCRIPTION:2021 New Speaking Advocate Training Program. Now you can invite friends from all over Texas These classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. The new program will include training to participate in creating content and producing our new podcast to be launched in 2021. \nClick here for link to 2021 Program registration A shout out to Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC) for their generous support in this effort.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/registration-now-open-speaking-advocate-training-program/2020-12-21/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/AST_SpeakingAdvocates.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201215
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T235633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T235633Z
UID:10001514-1607904000-1607990399@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Registration now open: Speaking Advocate Training Program
DESCRIPTION:2021 New Speaking Advocate Training Program. Now you can invite friends from all over Texas These classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. The new program will include training to participate in creating content and producing our new podcast to be launched in 2021. \nClick here for link to 2021 Program registration A shout out to Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC) for their generous support in this effort.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/registration-now-open-speaking-advocate-training-program/2020-12-14/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/AST_SpeakingAdvocates.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201212T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T230927Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates with Eric Clow
DESCRIPTION:Speaking Advocates end-of-year special event. Join us for a conversation with past instructors on Saturday\, December 5 and 12\, 1-2pm CT. \nSelf-Care is Self-Advocacy (December 12)\nFormer OMOD Coordinator Eric Clow will explore the healing aspects of his journaling\, poetry\, and meditation practices\, and how they relate to his broader self-care routines and advocacy. \nThis virtual conversation will be held on Zoom. \nZoom Meeting Link: Click here to join.\nMeeting ID: 827 7253 2112\nPasscode: 871861\nOne tap mobile +13462487799\,\,82772532112#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,871861# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,82772532112#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,871861# US (Tacoma)\nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 827 7253 2112\nPasscode: 871861\nFind your local number \nWriting poetry during quarantine
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-with-eric-clow/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T235633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T235633Z
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SUMMARY:Registration now open: Speaking Advocate Training Program
DESCRIPTION:2021 New Speaking Advocate Training Program. Now you can invite friends from all over Texas These classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. The new program will include training to participate in creating content and producing our new podcast to be launched in 2021. \nClick here for link to 2021 Program registration A shout out to Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC) for their generous support in this effort.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/registration-now-open-speaking-advocate-training-program/2020-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/AST_SpeakingAdvocates.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201206T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201206T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T232542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T232542Z
UID:10001510-1607259600-1607265000@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Open Mic - The Lion & Pirate
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate set off on our final online adventure of 2020. Sunday\, December 6. Hope you’ll be aboard! \nThe Lion & Pirate is an inclusive\, open mic for writers\, performers and acoustic musicians. Sign up to perform by noon December 5. \nWe’ll start with a featured reader is former Speaking Advocates instructor Tyler Gobble\, then it will be your time to shine. As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! 2020 was one like no other and it has given us plenty of artistic fodder and inspiration\, show us your favorite work of the year. \nTo perform sign up here by noon December 5. \nFor more details and visit our facebook page Lion and Pirate Facebook Page. Zoom link to event to be posted at later date.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-pirate/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201205T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201205T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T224358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T224358Z
UID:10001508-1607173200-1607176800@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates with Tyler Gobble
DESCRIPTION:Speaking Advocates end-of-year special event. Join us for a conversation with past instructors on Saturday\, December 5 and 12\, 1-2pm CT. \nOnce Was Someone Else & Still Am. (December 5)\nIn this talk\, poet\, collagist\, and podcaster Tyler Gobble shares his journey of struggling with bipolar disorder\, managing through making\, and finding purpose in the stories of others. \nThis virtual conversation will be held on Zoom. \nZoom Meeting Link: Click here to join.\nMeeting ID: 827 7253 2112\nPasscode: 871861\nOne tap mobile +13462487799\,\,82772532112#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,871861# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,82772532112#\,\,\,\,\,\,0#\,\,871861# US (Tacoma)\nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 827 7253 2112\nPasscode: 871861\nFind your local number
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-with-tyler-gobble/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/TylerGobblecollage.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201201
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T235633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201123T235633Z
UID:10001512-1606694400-1606780799@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Registration now open: Speaking Advocate Training Program
DESCRIPTION:2021 New Speaking Advocate Training Program. Now you can invite friends from all over Texas These classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. The new program will include training to participate in creating content and producing our new podcast to be launched in 2021. \nClick here for link to 2021 Program registration A shout out to Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC) for their generous support in this effort.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/registration-now-open-speaking-advocate-training-program/2020-11-30/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201124
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201123T235633Z
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SUMMARY:Registration now open: Speaking Advocate Training Program
DESCRIPTION:2021 New Speaking Advocate Training Program. Now you can invite friends from all over Texas These classes are an updated online version of our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors (OMOD) public speaker training program for adults with disabilities. We combine the art of storytelling with public speaking skills\, so our speakers can bring their stories to the general public and challenge misconceptions about what it means to live with a disability. The new program will include training to participate in creating content and producing our new podcast to be launched in 2021. \nClick here for link to 2021 Program registration A shout out to Texas State Independent Living Council (Texas SILC) for their generous support in this effort.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/registration-now-open-speaking-advocate-training-program/2020-11-23/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.artsparktx.org/wp-content/uploads/AST_SpeakingAdvocates.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201107T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201030T221414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T221414Z
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SUMMARY:VIRTUAL OPEN MIC – THE LION AND PIRATE
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate set off on their next online adventure. Hope you’ll be aboard! We’ll start with our featured reader Jennifer Toon\, then it will be your time to shine. As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform!\nAccessibility adventure note: we’ll be using Rev for closed captions during the event. As we found last time\, Rev isn’t great for music\, so we’ll screen share the lyrics of anything musical. You can still see the performer during songs\, just follow these instructions for side-by-side screen sharing (and let us know if you have questions)! \nJoin Zoom with this link\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPassword: 146923\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,85323118334#\,\,\,\,0#\,\,146923# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,85323118334#\,\,\,\,0#\,\,146923# US (Tacoma) \nOur featured reader is criminal justice and mental health advocate Jennifer Toon. Jennifer is a criminal justice and mental health advocate currently working as CTD’s Mental Health Peer Policy Fellow. She anticipates working on two major areas of reform during her fellowship\, areas that she is deeply passionate about: Early childhood mental health and school discipline. Jennifer aspires to create policies that lead to better mental health support for kids and eliminates all punitive practices that punish students for behaviors that are manifestations of disability or trauma. Jennifer has studied journalism at U.T. Tyler and The University of Houston. As a freelance writer\, she has published work with The Guardian\, The Marshall Project and The Tyler Loop. \nFor the rest of our time we open up our bandwidth for you to share your talents! As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nStay tuned to our Facebook Page for updates. \nDon’t forget you can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reacts. \nPerformers Sign-up here\nThere will be 10 sign up slots. We ask that you sign up ahead of time. Any sign-ups after 10 will be held on a backup list. Sign up is open from today through Noon on Friday. \nWhile we have sorely missed having our event in our amazing original host venue Malvern Books\, we are glad to be able to continue our open mic in a virtual space. Until our open mic can return to our favorite bookstore\, you can support Malvern Books by purchasing a selection of their books online through BookShop.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-and-pirate-2/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201031T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201031T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201019T194537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201019T210216Z
UID:10001460-1604149200-1604154600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates: Scary Stories
DESCRIPTION:The October topic is Scary Stories: Trick or Treat? \nDo you have a story related to your disability that was frightening\, but now you can see the funny side\, or examples of the Trickster in your life\, or do you have a story about a time when the fear of something was worse than the experience? Bring your stories to this month’s meeting. \nSo here we are\, still in lockdown. Although some of us have been able to venture out into the world\, maybe meet friends\, many of us have not. To stay connected\, we will continue to meet online. \nJoin us using computer\, tablet or smartphone click this link or by phone.\nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3412\nOne-touch: tel:+18722403412\,\,375374701#\nAccess Code: 375-374-701\nEmail me at Boye@artsparktx.org to learn more. \nLearn more: Visit our Facebook group.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-scary-stories/
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201004T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20201005T201551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T201551Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open Mic - The Lion and Pirate
DESCRIPTION:Our featured reader this month is Lion and Pirate regular\, Edith Tapia “Blackbird”. Edith was born in her beloved country\, Mexico. She took part in local events since elementary school\, including  “Civil Mondays”\, writing patriotic and traditional poems to perform for government members. \nIn middle school\, Edith competed in a poetry statewide contest\, winning second place. In high school\, she won second place in a poetry nationwide contest. The Sonora University awarded her an honorable mention for her participation in their regional literary contest with the piece “Plegarias de Una Luna Enamorada” and was published in their anthology Realidad Aleatoria. \nNow living in the USA\, Edith attends open mics sharing her bilingual work. She has been featured twice for the “Austin Poetry Society” monthly event in 2018 and also published in their anthology 2020. She has won three times the Ekphrastic challenge in “Hearsay Poetry” open mic and been published on hearsaypoetry.com. Read Edith’s poems at Medium and Wattpad. After we’ve flown with Blackbird\, it will be your time to shine. As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nPerformers sign-up. For more details\, check out our Facebook page. \nQuestions? Please contact Ms Boye\, boye@artsparktx.org. \nIf you are interested in supporting the Lion and Pirate open mic\, please consider making a donation here.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-and-pirate/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200905T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200904T175256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200904T175438Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic: The Lion & Pirate
DESCRIPTION:The Lion & Pirate set off on their next online adventure. Hope you’ll be aboard! \nTo join the virtually Lion & Pirate Open Mic on Zoom\, click here\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPassword: 146923 \nThe event will start with our featured readers: \nJoanne Stato\, singer songwriter from Florida and a surprise guest. Learn more about Joanne and her music on our FB event page.  \nThen it will be your time to shine! As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! Click here to sign up. \nDonations graciously accepted: Donate today!
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/open-mic-the-lion-pirate/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200722T152806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T175718Z
UID:10001397-1596373200-1596373200@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic: The Lion and Pirate
DESCRIPTION:via Zoom (Captioned). Donations are appreciated. Featured reader: Casey Bottono. \nThe Lion & Pirate set off on their next online adventure\, hope you’ll be aboard!\nThe event will start with our featured readers: \n \nCasey Bottono is a writer and youth workshop leader living in Cornwall\, England. Previously published in the Lapidus International journal of writing for wellbeing\, Mookychick\, PETRIe Inventory and Verbal Remedy\, her work explores themes of bereavement\, healing and recovery. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with Creative Writing and a Master of Arts degree in Professional Writing from Falmouth University\, UK. Follow Casey at Twitter and Facebook. \nCheck out our Facebook event page for more details Or email Ms Boye at boye@artsparktx.org. \nDonations welcome: https://www.artsparktx.org/donate/
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/open-mic-the-lion-and-pirate/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200703T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200703T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200629T152132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200706T031030Z
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SUMMARY:Open Mic: Virtually Lion and Pirate
DESCRIPTION:JULY VIRTUALLY LION AND PIRATE IS FRIDAY !\nJuly’s open mic will start with 2 featured readers\, then it will be your time to shine. As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose..anything you can perform! \nWant inspiration to create something new? Since we’re celebrating 4th of July Weekend and the 30th anniversary of the signing of the ADA on the 26th\, independence would make a good topic! \nVirtually Lion and Pirate\nFriday\, July 3\, 20202 – 7-8:30 pm. Stay tuned to our Facebook Page for Zoom link. \nMore than ever the arts need  support. Please consider supporting our programs with a donation. \nSave the Date for the next open mic: Sunday\, August 2\, 2020 – 1-2:30 pm.\nQuestions? Contact Ms. Boye via email: boye @ artsparktx.org
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/open-mic-virtually-lion-and-pirate/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200622T200017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200622T200017Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Speaking Advocates Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Race and Disability\nMeeting Topic: Does your ethnic/racial background impact your experience of living with a disability? \nI look forward to hearing you voices on this very important and complicated topic. I know you have stories and insights from your experience with discrimination or perhaps ways you are supporting Black Lives Matter in your life. \nUsing computer\, tablet or smartphone click this link: Meeting Link or by phone: \nUnited States: +1 (872) 240-3412 One-touch: tel:+18722403412\,\,375374701# \nAccess Code: 375-374-701 \nPhoto credit Disabled and Here https://affecttheverb.com/disabledandhere/
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-speaking-advocates-group-meeting/
CATEGORIES:OMOD,Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200607T143000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200606T024940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200606T024940Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Open Mic - The Lion and The Pirate
DESCRIPTION:The Lion and the Pirate open mic continues Zooming ahead! \nSign up to perform by Saturday\, June 6 at Noon at https://forms.gle/aL3LyqNAzmicuPbT9 \nWhile we have sorely missed having our event in our amazing original host venue Malvern Books\, we are glad to continue our open mic in a virtual space. Until our open mic can return to our favorite bookstore\, you can support Malvern Books by purchasing a selection of their books online through BookShop. \nOur June open mic will be held online\, via Zoom. We will start with featured readers (learn more about them below). Then it will be your time to shine. As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nWhen: Sunday\, June 7 from 1 to 2:30 PM\nWhere: Online via Zoom (link below)\nNote: This event will be Live Captioned.\nEmail boye@artsparktx.org if you have questions. \nZoom Meeting Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85323118334\nMeeting ID: 853 2311 8334\nPassword: 146923\nMobile Number\, if you need to call in: ‪1-346-248-7799‬ \nBarbara Malone Verduin\n“I have been writing all my life\, especially in journals. I have participated in over 15 writing workshops\, and writing groups in Central Texas\, to include the Harker Heights Library\, the VA Music Therapy/Writing Clinic\, and many others. Of these workshops and groups\, I have published works with the Re-Integration Project with VSA Texas\, Art Sprarks/Scriveners Circle\, and the Creative Arts Veteran’s Competition for which I have earned medals for my work. I have a published piece in the “The World of Poetry Anthology” called “Peace”. I am now hoping to pursue my MFA in Creative Writing in Fiction utilizing my GI-Bill from the Army in pursuit of writing the next Best Selling Novel\, All American Great Epic Novel\, Screen Play\, or Movie or anything. Perhaps\, I may teach writing at a college\, university\, online or just anywhere\, somewhere.” \nThomas Orlando\n“I have lead a life of what some might call ”adventure lite.” I am a veteran of both the Navy and Air Force\, during the Vietnam era\, but never saw battle. I attended Woodstock\, climbed Mount Fuji\, fought the bull in the ring in Spain\, [twice] have set foot in every US State\, and am an accomplished ballroom dancer. I am 72 years old and I’m just getting my second wind.”
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/virtual-open-mic-the-lion-and-the-pirate/
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200403T221803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200403T221931Z
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SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate VIRTUAL Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Lion and the Pirate open mic is Zooming ahead! \nSign up through noon Saturday\, April 4\, 2020 to perform via Zoom conferencing by clicking here  \nWhile we have sorely missed having our event in our amazing original host venue Malvern Books\, we are glad to be able to continue our open mic in a virtual space. This just means that when Malvern re-opens to the public\, we need to support them as best we can! \nOur April open mic is moving online\, via Zoom. We will start with featured performer\, Thom the World Poet and surprise guests. Then it will be your time to shine. As always\, we’re open to work in any genre: music\, spoken word\, improv\, skits\, storytelling\, dance\, poems or prose… Anything you can perform! \nWhen: 7pm – Saturday\, April 4th\nWhere: Online via Zoom.\nHere’s the link: https://zoom.us/j/742292394\nNote: This event will be Live Captioned. \nIf you are worried about using your data you can join the fun by calling 1-346-248-7799 to dial-in then use the meeting code: 742 292 394 \nFor this open mic\, we’re especially interested in work that’s keeping you healthy and grounded as we physically distance ourselves. Have you written a poem or song (or found one) that’s helped get you through? Been practicing a dance routine that lets you move through the days with a little more joy? We invite you to share it with the community from your home stage! \nIf you’re a little shy\, this could be your chance to take the first step. If you turn your video off\, or perform off-screen\, or put your pet in front of the camera. \nOr you can tune in just to connect with your community and give us those “clap” reacts. \nThe show will be shorter than usual\, so we will limit the number of sign up slots. Sign up is open from today through Noon on Saturday 4th of April. Click here to sign up.  \nFor more information\, email Boye Nagle or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-virtual-open-mic/
LOCATION:TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200110T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164726Z
UID:10001352-1585400400-1585407600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:We have canceled this event. Please click here for more information. Our Opening Minds\, Opening Doors Speaking Advocates group is free and meets the last Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 PM in Room 161 of the AGE of Central Texas Building. We welcome adults with disabilities who are interested in presenting stories and meeting other speakers. Email Ms. Boye to RSVP or learn more.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-2-2020-03-28/
LOCATION:AGE Building Rm 161\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200314T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200101T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T164031Z
UID:10001314-1584212400-1584219600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic (canceled)
DESCRIPTION:We have canceled this event. Please click here for more information. Share a story\, poem\, song\, or other talent in a fun and supportive neighborhood bookstore. The open mic is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at least one week in advance to request other accommodations\, including ASL interpreting\, audio description\, etc. \nYou can RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates. \nFor more information\, email Boye Nagle or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-11-2020-03-14/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200110T174652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T190523Z
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SUMMARY:Speaking Advocates: Love You - Help You
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 29\, 2020 @ 1pm Room 161 \nLove You – Help You. February is the month of love and relationships. Any relationship is a complicated balance of many factors\, togetherness vs independence\, my needs vs your needs\, expectations vs honesty\, listening vs speaking. This dance seems to be far more complicated for those of us with disabilities who must choreograph this delicate ballet with overprotective parents\, partners\, caregivers and even strangers. \nWe want to hear about your successes and failures with defining and claiming your independence while staying connected to those you love and need. \nOur Opening Minds\, Opening Doors Speaking Advocates group is free and meets the last Saturday of every month from 1 to 3 PM in Room 161 of the AGE of Central Texas Building. We welcome adults with disabilities who are interested in presenting stories and meeting other speakers. Email boye@artsparktx.org to RSVP or learn more.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/speaking-advocates-2-2020-02-29/2020-02-29/
LOCATION:AGE Building Rm 161\, 3710 Cedar Street\, Austin\, Texas\, 78705
CATEGORIES:Speaking Advocates
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200202T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T190029
CREATED:20200101T200627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200210T184005Z
UID:10001312-1580648400-1580655600@www.artsparktx.org
SUMMARY:The Lion and The Pirate Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Share a story\, poem\, song\, or other talent in a fun and supportive neighborhood bookstore. The open mic is wheelchair accessible. Please contact us at least one week in advance to request other accommodations\, including ASL interpreting\, audio description\, etc. \nYou can RSVP\, invite friends\, and follow our Facebook event page for updates. \nFor more information\, email Boye Nagle or call 512-454-9912.
URL:https://www.artsparktx.org/event/the-lion-and-the-pirate-open-mic-11/2020-02-02/
LOCATION:Malvern Books\, 613 W. 29th Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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ORGANIZER;CN="Art Spark Texas - OMOD":MAILTO:boye@artsparktx.org
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