Soulful Poets is slated to be especially spectacular on November 7th because some of the most powerful poets I've ever seen will be gracing the stage!

This is a family friendly event where we will begin with a poetry workshop at 5pm followed by the OPEN MIC at 6pm during which both musicians and poets will be welcomed to the stage to share their work. Plenty of delicious food and beverage options will be available throughout the event. 100% of Sips and Souls' net proceeds goes to the Human Rescue Society Inc. to help support the fight against human trafficking

Meet our featured poets!

Thomas Pender is a poetic soul, who weaves threads of love and growth into his uplifting verses, crafting a tapestry of positivity. His words are like gentle whispers of encouragement written to inspire hearts to embrace the beauty of love and the transformative power of growth. Through his poetry, he aims to illuminate the path of self-discovery and celebrate the journey towards becoming the best versions of ourselves. Each stanza serves as a reminder that amidst life’s challenges, love and growth are steadfast companions, guiding his readers towards brighter horizons.

Jewelz wit a Z is a NJ poet and spoken word artist who has featured across the tri-state area since 2021. Her work has been published in Soup Can Magazine Issue # 6 and When Women Speak Poetry Anthology: Volumes 1 & 2. She was a finalist at the New Jeru Poetry Slam in Rahway in 2023 & 2024 and was a cast member for the spoken word/theater production, Snippets, in 2025. Her poetry primarily focuses on mental health, empowerment, nature and when necessary, politics. Follow her Instagram @jewlz_wit_a_z to see what she does next.

Michael Hoff is an abstract artist and poet from South Jersey. He has self published five poetry books. When not writing, Michael can be found getting lost in nature.

See you there!

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Ariana Merquri
FEATURES: Thomas Pender, Jewelz wit a Z, Michael Hoff
PRICE: FREE
CONTACT: FB - Ariana Merquri