Wednesday Night Open Mic Hosted by Simply Sherri
Date and Time
Feb 12, 2020 9:00 pm
Location
450K
450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Feb 12, 2020 9:00 pm
450K
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Simply Sherri.
California born and Maryland raised, Simply Sherri started writing in 2001 and started reciting her work in 2008 in her poetic home of Baltimore. With topics ranging from love and relationships to depression and verbal abuse, her writing style is easy going and a reflection of her world.
Simply Sherri has spotlighted and featured in New York City, Philadelphia, Washington and Atlanta. In 2010 she released her debut poetry CD Liquefy. She released her first book “Love Simply” in 2015. She is the host of several poetry venues between Baltimore, MD & Washington, DC.
FEATURING: LYRICAL FAITH
Lyrical Faith is a Masters candidate at New York University, pursuing a degree in Higher Education & Student Affairs at the Steinhardt School of Education, Culture, and Human Development.
Hailing from the Bronx, she is a New York native down to her socks. She is an active leader in the community servicing various organizations.
She has written and performed spoken word poetry since the age of 12. She is the co-founder of an open mic showcase for young adults in Harlem that she aided in starting 5 years ago and still sits on the board for today. She’s the 2014 two-time winning slam champion and 2015 Verbal Blend Poet of the Year at Syracuse University. Through her poetry, Lyrical Faith strives to inspire, educate and advocate for social justice issues by merging the arts and activism.
She has been featured at the Great New York State Fair, the annual Harlem Week festival, the City College of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Syracuse University, New York University, St. John's University, Sway In The Morning's Radio Show, and many more.
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For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.
$5 Cover. No refunds. Ticket purchase limit of 4 per person. Guests must have their wristbands (tickets) on upon entering the event.
Seating is available on a first come, first seated basis. No saved or reserved seats are allowed. Failure to check in within 30 minutes of advertised start time may result in a forfeiture of seats.
