• Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    Poetry Writer’s Workshop

    *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, […]

  • Storytelling Open Mic

    Storytelling Open Mic
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Sign ups start at 6:15pm (Note: your story does not have to fit into the theme of community but if you are looking for a creative challenge, feel free to try and match the theme!) Step into an evening of stories with local storytellers at our brand-new Open Mic series, hosted in our cozy living room space […]

  • Listen up Book Club

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Join us for this read-aloud book club at the awesome Philosopher's House! For this read-aloud book club, no one has to read anything in advance, and there's nothing to prep - just show up as you are, grab a snack or tea at the counter, and enjoy the weirdly wholesome community of a read aloud. […]

  • Steeped in Stories Author Meetup

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    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 […]

  • Author reading and signing: Uprooted: A Memoir of Belonging and Becoming by Sarah Beth Long

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    After Trump’s 2016 election, a woman starts a regenerative farm in the Appalachian Mountains―an act of resistance against environmental collapse. But when her engagement unravels under the weight of undiagnosed bipolar disorder and generational trauma, the solitude meant to fuel her activism becomes a crucible for everything she’s spent years avoiding. A DNA test revealing […]

  • PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry

    PoetTEA; Open Mic Poetry
    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    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 […]

  • Author reading/signing with Edgar Ongtengco

    The Philosopher's House 117 W Fairview Ave., Johnson City

    Edgar Alan O. presents his sixth book, his third poem book of the series, FIFTY NIFTIEST POEMS. A physician, a pianist, a violinist, a writer, his inspirations come from his Christian faith, Grace Fellowship Church in Johnson City, Tennessee, and from his beloved par-ents, Armando and Nora. His first book, KARMA, is a collaboration with […]