Open Mic at The Inkwell Inc
Thu, Feb 19
|Allentown
Join us at the Inkwell Inc. Allentown to hear stories of LOVE REDEFINED by military veterans who have seen war and served in the military. What does love mean after service? Who are we after we have seen the worst of humanity? What does love mean to us now? We all have a story to tell.


Time & Location
Feb 19, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Allentown, 1125 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101, USA
About the event
Everyone is Invited! Be a witness to support the veterans in your community and share your creative expressions during the open mic Creative Collective. In partnership with the Inkwell Inc., Allentown, and "The Creative Collective," Open Mic will feature military veteran storytellers Jenny Pacanowski and Corinna Brown, and more performers to be announced from Women Veterans Empowered & Thriving!
The veterans will courageously grace the stage like the ancient warriors to speak their stories as they reintegrate back into the community. WVE&T and The Creative Collective invite those who have NOT served and those who have served to sign up for the open mic.
Please RSVP at our partner's link.
Why is it important for military veterans to share their experiences?
Ancient warrior cultures, the Greeks, the Romans, and the Native Americans had magnificent storytelling rituals of homecoming from war and military service. This action cultivated a reconnection to themselves and their…


