Rooted & Rising: Where Stories Heal & Culture Speaks
July 12 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Rooted & Rising: Where Stories Heal & Culture Speaks
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The Eiteljorg Museum is proud to sponsor and host Spoken Word Elevated: ROOTED & RISING – Where Stories Heal & Culture Speaks, a vibrant celebration of poetry, purpose and powerful community connection presented by Inspired On Purpose, LLC and Speak On It Media, LLC.
Enjoy:
- Live poetry performances and open mic
- Community vendors and shopping
- Food available for purchase
- Celebrations of culture, healing, and artistic expression
Ticket Details:
🎟 General Admission: $25
🎟 VIP Tickets: $50 (includes reserved seating, private table, and exclusive perks)
🎟 At the Door: $35
All general admission tickets include:
- First come, first seated general admission access
- Validated parking in the White River State Park garage
- Entry to open mic and featured performances
✨ Hosted by Co-Founder & CEO Patrice Stokes of Spoken Word Elevated @spokenwordelevated and Inspired On Purpose, LLC @InspiredOnPurpose
🎶 Music by Lamont Stokes of Speak On It Media, LLC @SpeakOnItMedia & @SpeakOnItRadio
Enjoy unforgettable Spoken Word performances from:
🖤 Ebony Lott | 🎩 Lex The Gentleman | 🌿 Sloane Swenson | 🔥 Kinte Simmons | 🎤 Morgan Saunders
📚 Plus, a live reading & book signing of “Gratitude is Always in Season” by Patrice Stokes — her powerful self-care journal available for purchase at the event!
Tickets and full event details available at www.spokenwordelevated.com.
Want to perform or learn more about services offered by Spoken Word Elevated, Inspired On Purpose, or Speak On It Media? Sign up here