Open Mic Night in Anacoatia. Hosted by Big Slli’m Williams 2.11.20
Date and Time
Feb 11, 2020 7:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Feb 11, 2020 7:00 pm
Anacostia
OPEN MIC AT ANACOSTIA HOSTED BY BIG SLLI'M WILLIAMS
Since the age of 4, Slli’m has expressed himself through the arts. From the visual, to the written, to the spoken, Slli’m has always been an equal opportunity “heartist”. In 2004, he took to the stage, and began performing throughout the United States. As a performer, Slli’m has enjoyed the good fortune of sharing the venues with some the most dynamic wordsmiths in the genre. As a host, he has helped bring those talented artists to his loyal supporters. Over the years, Slli’m has delivered performances in slams, showcases, festivals, workshops and the National Underground Spoken Word and Poetry Awards, resulting in 4 NUSPA nominations. When you watch him, it’s easy to see that Slli’m loves hosting as much as performing. With Slli’m Williams, there is a constant effort to create a welcoming environment, spread positive vibes and bring fun to those around him.
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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A Busboys and Poetry event! 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.
