Reopening Celebration Open Mic! | 14th and V St| Hosted by: Twain Dooley
Date and Time
Sep 3, 2024 8:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Sep 3, 2024 8:00 pm
14th & V
🎉 Join Us for the Reopening Celebration Open Mic at Busboys and Poets 14th & V! 🎉
We are thrilled to welcome you back to our beloved venue for a night of music, poetry, and pure joy on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, at 8:00 PM. Hosted by the incomparable Twain Dooley, this is a free community event where you can showcase your talent or simply revel in the amazing performances.
Whether you're a seasoned artist or stepping onto the stage for the first time, everyone is encouraged to share their art in a supportive and uplifting environment. Let's come together to celebrate local talent and the reopening of Busboys and Poets 14th & V.
Bring your friends, your passion, and your positive energy—we can't wait to see you there!
HOSTED BY: TWAIN DOOLEY
Twain Dooley is a first generation American. Born and raised in Washington, DC, he learned to use language to talk himself into and out of inner-city challenges. He joined the Army Reserves and served on active duty during Desert Storm. After a two-year stay in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (as a civilian), he returned to his home town and began to perform his poetry for a variety of audiences. Twain wrote several books and toured as founding member with The Modern Urban Griots. He has opened for Amiri Baraka and Jimmy “JJ” Walker. He has earned a spot on the DC/Baltimore slam team eight times, winning the top honors three. Twain has been called, “funny,”“clever,”“insightful,” and some other things that you probably wouldn’t print in a bio. He currently shares his love of words with students and is working on the story of his life, “None Of This Makes Sense
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