The Patron Saints of Influence kick off their first Literary Reading and Open Mic event on Sept 15 with a celebration of Frida Kahlo!! Featured Readers include Dani Burlison (@danisavestheworld), Susan Calvillo (@susan_calvillo) and Matt Scott Carney (@ruddagerrustin) in the coming weeks. If you're not familiar with these writers, trust me, this is a stellar lineup.

You're also encouraged to join in during the open mic. Bring your best written work that can be read aloud in under 5 minutes. Poetry, stories, lyrics, essays, memoir, playwriting, you name it. Or do some spontaneous writing based on our "influencer" for September, Frida Kahlo! Follow the link in bio if you'd like a writing prompt, something to read by Frida, or more info about the event. See you on Sunday, 9/15 ✨