We are Poets with a Purpose who believe in giving back to the community. A portion of the proceeds for each event is donated to a women's shelter in Utah. Whenever possible, we help fundraise for a nonprofit serving vulnerable populations in Haiti & Ghana.
We are the first poetry salon in Utah, a collective of BIPOC & LGBT Poets and Artists welcome you into their proverbial living room for a unique experience of live Poetry, Music, Art, and Caribbean Cuisine. Our performance is followed by an Open Mic
Did You Know? Starting in 2023, RELAXATION THROUGH VERSE Poetry Salon will be held quarterly in April, August, and December during a weekend long retreat with Poet & Chef, Michaëlle, The Caribbean Nightingale. The Retreat will include Poetry, African Drum, and Music Workshops that last 30-45 minutes each. Workshops are taught exclusively by our Relaxation Through Verse cast. In the past, The Caribbean Nightingale has hosted our Poetry Salon at various quaint artistic venue in Salt Lake City that were either, Black-owned, woman-owned, or a community nonprofit. Special Thanks to our Past Venue Hosts: DuVin Pintor (Black-owned), Art Access Utah (Nonprofit Art Gallery), and La Cocina Caribena (woman/immigrant owned). Starting in 2023, the 2-day retreat will be catered by The Caribbean Nightingale and by local chefs of African descent. In addition to a performance, there will be Afro-Caribbean brunches, Poetry, Dance, and Music Workshops facilitated by RTV cast members and other guest artists.
