Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Muskegon Community College’s (MCC) Sigma Kappa Delta (SKD) chapter, Sigma Zeta, will host a poetry open mic night on Thursday, April 9, offering an evening of poetry and creative expression for the MCC community and the public. The event will be held from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at the Community House Coffee House and Social, 4095 Grand Haven Road, Norton Shores. Poets take the stage at 7:00. 

The first 25 poets to register will be guaranteed a spot to perform. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to secure a place on the mic and share their original work. Attendees can also enjoy live performances and support local artists and the Community House. 

“Every year, I’m amazed by the creativity and skill of the poets who take the stage, said MCC English Faculty Sean Colcleasure. “Their beautiful work not only showcases the rich artistic tradition of Muskegon County but also offers a window into the struggles, differences, and complicated lives of so many of our neighbors.” 

• Who: Muskegon Community College’s Sigma Kappa Delta, open to MCC students, faculty, staff, and the public 

• What: SKD Poetry Open Mic — an evening of poetry, live performance, and community creativity 

• When: Thursday, April 9, 2026, 2026. | 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. 

• Where: Community House Coffee House and Social, 4095 Grand Haven Road, Norton Shores, MI 

• Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FABAA29A6FE3-48090760-skdopen%23/ 

Sigma Kappa Delta is an English honor society for two-year colleges that serves as a vital academic and professional organization for students passionate about language and literature. MCC’s chapter, Sigma Zeta, was established in 2019 to provide meaningful opportunities for academic achievement, leadership development, and personal growth.  

Questions? Contact Sean Colcleasure at sean.colcleasure@muskegoncc.edu.