She is More - Poetic Community event by Barrie's Poet Laureate

Join Ty the Poetess as she celebrates the amazing local “boss babes” (individuals who identify as women) and creatives in Simcoe County.

Local residents and artists will be sharing original spoken word poems and business owners will be introducing their organizations. This poetic event is all about uniting the amazing women and girls in our community while highlighting the importance of literature through poetry/ literary arts. All participants will be self-identified females, but this event is open to all genders…Men/boys are encouraged to attend!

This event is family-friendly and suitable for all ages to attend.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

EVENT TIMES: 1PM – 3PM & 5PM – 7PM

LOCATION: UPBEATBOX STUDIOS/ UPLIFT BLACK

12 DUNLOP ST E – BARRIE, ON L4M 1A3

ENTRY FEE – PAY WHAT YOU CAN – ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL BE DONATED TO THE WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S SHELTER OF BARRIE

COME ON OUT AND SUPPORT BARRIE’S OWN POET LAUREATE AS SHE SHOWCASES THE WONDER WOMEN OF SIMCOE COUNTY!

Expect to leave this event uplifted and inspired. Great opportunity to support the arts and #supportlocal. Art pieces and merchandise will be available for purchase with proceeds being donated to the Barrie Women and Children’s Shelter.

Complimentary tea/coffee/ water and popcorn.

What to expect
– spoken word performances from Simcoe County residents
– networking/ new friend opportunities
– motivational speakers
– safe space for healing and connecting
– LGBTQI+ positive environment
– Surprise live entertainment
– goodie bags/ samples
– good vibes

“Every girl, no matter where she lives, deserves the opportunity to develop the promise inside of her.”
– Michelle Obama

*Interested in volunteering, performing or sponsoring this event? Send an email to Ty the Poetess at [email protected]

This event is supported by Creative Barrie