(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) will continue their monthly Story & Verse Open Mic every third Thursday at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.  Since 2020, Story & Verse has provided a warm and welcoming spotlight for both emerging and established artists in the ACP's Solley Theater, an intimate space in the heart of Downtown Princeton. The next event takes place on March 21st.

“Story & Verse has really blossomed over the past few months”, shares organizer and ACP Program/Marketing Manager Melissa Kuscin. “It's diverse in every way possible, showing off the talent of every age group, every level of experience. In fact, we’ve been getting more beginners than ever, and we’re honored to host a space that makes everyone feel like it’s for them.”

Story & Verse is free for all, kicking off at 7:00pm every third Thursday of the month. The evenings are hosted by local artist Brass Rabbit and complemented by live piano music by community member Marc Weiner. Performers are invited to share a story, poem, or spoken word piece up to 5 minutes in length.

The Paul Robeson Center for the Arts is located at 102 Witherspoon Street in Princeton, New Jersey. The event is free and open to the public.

The March 21 event is an Open Theme Night, wherein participants are welcome to share any piece of their choosing.

Subsequent events will be inspired by the following themes:

* April 18 - Uncomfortable Comfort

* May 16 - Unexpected Community

* June 20 - I Was Younger Then

* July 18 - Open Theme 

The Arts Council of Princeton, a non-profit organization founded in 1967, fulfills its mission of building community through the arts by presenting a wide range of programs including public art projects, exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region. To learn more, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org or follow @artscouncilofprinceton.