Poetry on Ice

Poetry on Ice

Date and Time

Feb 3, 2021 4:00 pm

Location

Columbia

6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, Maryland, 21044

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Description:

Come celebrate the final day of skating at Color Burst Ice Rink with a family-friendly event honoring the birthday of poet and Busboys and Poets namesake, Langston Hughes. Poetry on Ice will feature live music, spoken word performances, a pop-up bookstore, prizes and more. Get a taste of what’s coming to Merriweather District in 2021 with food and beverages by Busboys and Poets and cocktails sponsored by The Downtown Columbia Partnership. Enjoy uplifting spoken word poetry hosted by the Busboys and Poets, Director of Poetry Events, Charity Blackwell and performances by:
  • Majan Naderi, DC Youth Poet Laureate
  • Jael Benjamin
  • Lady Brion
  • Meccamorphosis
  • Droopy the Broke Baller
  • with music by DJ Mim
Another treat? Skating admission is just $7! RSVP:  https://merriweatherdistrict.com/whats-on/color-burst-ice-rink/.

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