AUBURN — On Friday, March 11, the Pleasant Note Coffeehouse will celebrate the fifth anniversary of its Open Mic & Poetry Slam at the First Universalist Church of Auburn.

Since 2006, this free monthly show has drawn people of all ages who share the spirituality of music and the spoken word.

Open Mic has drawn singers, belly dancers, poets and rappers over the years.

Years ago, Toby Haber-Giasson and Mike Giasson noticed the scene that grew around an open mic at Cafe Bon Bon in Lewiston. When the cafe closed, the Giassons and some friends from the First Universalist Church decided to provide an outlet for that creative energy. The Pleasant Note hasn’t missed a show in five years.

Today, the show is hosted by Haber-Giasson, with Mike Giasson finessing the audio board.

Pleasant Note Coffeehouse presents Open Mic & Poetry Slam the second Friday of each month at the church at 169 Pleasant St. For more information, call 783-0461 or visit www.auburnuu.org.