7th Annual Art-A-Thon: Jazz Poetry Jamz

Join us online for the 7th Annual Art-A-Thon: Jazz Poetry Jamz, where art, rhythm, and words come alive! About the Event Art. Music. Community. Get ready for a night of incredible music, powerful poetry, and unforgettable creative energy! Arthropy proudly presents the 7th Annual Art-A-Thon, hosted by Kansas City's celebrated poet and cultural advocate Glenn North, featuring special performances by Just Angel and The Wades, plus an exciting Open Mic Competition with a $100 cash prize for the best participant! This annual celebration brings together Kansas City's creative community for an evening of live jazz, spoken word, cocktails, artistic expression, and meaningful connection. Whether you're coming to enjoy the music, support your favorite artists, take the open mic stage, or simply experience something different, Art-A-Thon promises a night worth remembering. And the best part? Your night out supports a great cause! Giving Tuesday: Art With a Purpose This year's Art-A-Thon is a special fundraising celebration supporting Arthropy's Giving Tuesday campaign. Arthropy is a Kansas City-based nonprofit organization dedicated to using art to show that emotional distress is temporary and transformative. Funds raised will support peer-led services, community wellness programming, arts initiatives, educational opportunities, and resources that help individuals and families build stronger connections. When you attend Art-A-Thon, you're doing more than purchasing a ticket. You're investing in artists, supporting community wellness, and helping make creative opportunities accessible to more people. The Entertainment Featuring Just Angel & The Wades Experience live performances from Just Angel and The Wades, bringing music, artistry, and energy to the Art-A-Thon stage. Hosted by Glenn North Kansas City's own Glenn North will guide us through an evening of creativity, community, and celebration, bringing his signature presence and passion for poetry to the stage. Open Mic Competition and $100 Cash Prize! Think you've got what it takes to move the crowd? We want to hear you! The Art-A-Thon stage is opening up for poets, spoken word artists, and other creative performers ready to share their talent. Bring your best work, your biggest energy, and your authentic voice for a chance to win $100 for the night's best open mic performance! Open mic participation will be subject to available slots and event guidelines. Additional competition details will be announced. Cocktails, Jazz & Community Enjoy a lively cocktail-style atmosphere, live jazz, great company, and opportunities to connect with artists and supporters from across Kansas City's creative community. Beverages will be available for purchase, subject to venue arrangements.