Writers Block, Ink’s Holiday Open House


December 28, 2011, New London, CT…Writers Block, Ink, selected this past summer by multi-platinum singer-songwriter Josh Groban to receive a donation from his new Find Your Light Foundation, announces their Holiday Open House/Open Mic on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at 446 Colman St, New London.  Come join us for a fun night of music, dance and spoken word.  Refreshments will be served.  Free and open to all.  Donations gratefully accepted.

The mission of The Writers Block, Ink is to arm young voices with the power of pen, poetry and prose, reinforcing teamwork, accountability, and responsibility – igniting social change on the page and the stage.  The Writers Block Ink was started in 2003 as a 501c3 non-profit organization to encourage youth to use writing and performance as tools to address personal and social challenges on the community stage. Students from The Block create original plays with a strong emphasis on spoken word poetry and have performed on stages across Southeastern Connecticut. Courses are structured to guide students to improve skills in the performing arts including writing, acting, singing and dance, as well as to build self-confidence, leadership, and teamwork. The students conceive of an idea, develop a plot, create characters and evaluate character conflict, then write a final script, cast themselves, market, and ultimately perform their work for the community. The Writers Block, Ink's overall purpose is to empower youth to advance key skills through all aspects of the performing arts in order to enhance their lives, communities and the world.  For more information go to www.writersblockink.org.

Key Dates and Information

What:  Writers Block, Ink’s Holiday Open House/Open Mic
When:  December 28 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where:  Writers Block, Ink Community Arts Center, 446 Colman Street, New London, CT 06320  (behind Rapid Car Wash)
How:  Free and open to all.  (Donations gratefully accepted.)