Poetry Writer's Workshop
2029-01-19 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-02-02 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-02-16 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-03-02 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-03-16 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-04-06 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-04-20 15:20 - 17:20, 2029-05-04 15:20 - 17:20 UTC and 1 more date
*This group is currently full, but if you would like to be added to the waitlist please email Kayla at nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com *
This bi-weekly sharing circle is open to poets of all levels. Participants are encouraged to share their poetry in a friendly, constructive, and welcoming atmosphere. Attendees often discuss poetic themes, share resources and book recommendations, and discuss local poetry-related events. Occasionally, the group will offer a prompt for inspiration or have free writing time together. Contact facilitator for more information.
How to register :Advance registration required. See instructor contact below for registration.
Location: Drawing room, 2nd floor (through Parlor and down hall)

Materials Required: Writing notebook or laptop/tablet.

Cost: 5.00 donation to teahouse at tea counter OR drink/food purchases encouraged.
Instructor contact information: Kayla Nichols at 423-571-2949, nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com

Steeped in Stories Author Meetup
2029-01-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-02-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-03-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-04-24 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-05-22 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | The Philosopher’s House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, 37604
Twice-Monthly meet up for local authors on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: The goal is to be in community and encourage fellow authors on their current projects. We’ll do group feedback, discuss local events and collaborations, and have various discussion topics on the craft of writing, and the business of selling, books.
Feel free to drop in, but if you’d like to get on the email list to request feedback on a project or hear specifics about each month’s topic, email Molly McDonough at mcdonough.author@gmail.com.
The suggested payment for this event is a $5 donation to Philosopher’s House or the purchase of food or drink.
How to register: Drop-in OR email Molly to get on email list
Location: 2nd floor, drawing room
Cost: 5.00 donation at the following Steeped in Stories Donation or food/drink purchases encouraged.

Silent Book Club JC
2029-01-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2029-02-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2029-03-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2029-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
Last Sunday of each month from 2-4pm, unless otherwise noted
Join us for the Johnson City Silent Book Club‘s monthly meetup – in-person at the Philosopher’s Teahouse
Bring any book you want (or – they have an extensive donated library to pluck an impulsive choice from!) and order something to eat or drink.
The format: We start at 2pm, with the first 30 minutes spent informally getting settled and chatting, then an official hour to silently read together, then the last 30 minutes opened up for further friendly discussion if desired. (You can find the link on our Facebook page, if this option is desired!)
Materials Required: A book you enjoy reading
Location: Living room/fireplace area, 1st floor
Cost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged
How to register: Drop-in

Instructor Contact Information: Emily/Katt Sikora at emilyskatt@gmail.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064632796037

Business Book Club
2029-01-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2029-02-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2029-03-25 18:00 - 19:00, 2029-04-29 18:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Philosopher’s House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, 37604
Welcome to our Business Book Club! The last Sunday of every month, we will meet at The Philosopher’s House at 6pm to discuss the current month’s book.

We will end promptly at 7pm (teahouse closing time) but feel free to come at 5:30pm get to know each other before hand. We want any one who loves learning to join us, drop in for only the books that interest you or put it in your calendar for all 12 months.

How to register: No registration needed. Drop-in
Cost: Food/beverage purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit. All are welcome regardless of ability to pay.
Location: Fireplace/Living Room, 1st floor
Organizer: Jenna Tamayo at 1jenna.tamayo@gmail.com
Our year of books:
January: Radical Candor
February: The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team
March:The Innovators Dilemma
April: Good Strategy, Bad Strategy
May: Financial Intelligence
Juney: Psychology of Money
July: The 80/20 Principle
August: Unreasonable Hospitality
September: Net Positive
October: Hooked
November: The Hard Thing about Hard Things
December: The Slight Edge

PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry
2029-02-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2029-03-09 18:00 - 19:30, 2029-04-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2029-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 UTC | The Philosopher’s House, 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City, 37604
Join members of the Poetry Society of Tennessee and the Philosopher’s House Writer’s Workshop for an evening of poetry and community at this monthly open mic night.
Second Fridays of each month from 6:00-7:30PM, with open mic sign-ups starting at 5:45PM. Spots are limited to 4 minutes per poet.
Co-hosted by various members of the Poetry Society of Tennessee.
Also be sure to check out our Poetry Writer’s Workshop held every other Friday at 3:30 PM at the Philosopher’s House if you would enjoy the opportunity to share your poetry in a more intimate setting and receive feedback. For more information about the Poetry Society of Tennessee, check out their website.
How to register: Drop-in
Location: Fireplace/living room, 1st floor
Cost: Free. Food and drink purchases encouraged to support teahouse nonprofit
Organizer contact: Contact Kayla Nichols with any questions: nichols.kmichelle@gmail.com / 423-571-2949.

Steeped in Stories Author Meetup
2029-02-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-03-13 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-04-10 17:30 - 19:00, 2029-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax)
