Florence Arts and Museums to Host Open Mic Poetry Night Aug. 26

The City of Florence Department of Arts and Museums will host its next Open Mic Night on Monday, Aug. 26, at 6:30 p.m. at the Southall House, 209 E. Tuscaloosa St. This month’s theme, “Something Found,” invites poets to share original works exploring the concept in creative and personal ways. The evening will feature a special reading by Tom Gordon, a Birmingham-based journalist and poet, followed by an open mic session for audience members. Organizers say the event aims to promote poetry, encourage community connection, and provide a welcoming platform for both published and unpublished poets. The program is free to attend. The Kennedy-Douglass Center for the Arts, located next door at 217 E. Tuscaloosa St., is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 256-760-6379.