Literary Open Stage

For years Upstairs Artspace was a premier venue for writers to share their work through Literary Open Stage, and now, post-pandemic—Literary Open Stage is back! The first of monthly readings happens Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m., when writers sign up for 5-minute slots to read original poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction.

Darlene Cah, award-winning writer, and former Literary Open Stage host, says, “It’s exciting to see our literary community in Tryon thriving like never before. I’m thrilled that the Literary Open Stage is back and will offer us an additional opportunity to share our work.”

Providing historical context, poet and longtime gallery supporter Nancy Holmes said, “Upstairs Artspace originated a writers’ group in the ’80s, then formed the wonderful Literary Coffeehouse in the ’90s, which was reconstituted as Literary Open Stage later. I'm delighted Lee is reviving the Literary Open Stage at Upstairs Artspace in the historically literary village…