Monday Night Open Mic Hosted by 13 of Nazareth
Date and Time
Mar 9, 2020 8:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
Mar 9, 2020 8:00 pm
Shirlington
A Busboys and Poets event hosted this week by 13 of Nazareth
a multifaceted creative
living with epilepsy
a dry sense of humor
and peace of mind over everything
pursuing the evidence
of things not seen
in hopes of becoming
a worthy accolade
FEATURING: ASHA J. WATSON
Originally from the Chicagoland area, Asha J. Watson is a woman who loves God, people, and language. A life changing Author, Speaker, Poet & Wonderword Woman (Copywriter & Content Creator) who writes, speaks and crafts words that breathe life into people, ideas and businesses. She is also a passionate mentor and youth advocate in her community. After tragedy struck three times, she published three books in 2018 to reclaim her year. Two of her books, I'm Soul Be-you-tiful and You Are Soul Be-you-tiful, are books of Affirmations for children. She originally fell in love with writing poetry at an early age and discovered her passion for short stories in her twenties. After moving to Virginia, she found a home in Silent Treatment Entertainment's "Comfort Zone" and became a part of the team that facilitates Spirits N Lyrics, the longest-running open mic in Northern Virginia. As a Spoken Word Artist, she is known as “Purple Reign.” 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. Offstage, she is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and community activist affectionately referred to as 'The Affirmations Queen'. Asha resides in the DC Metro area.
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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. Wristbands are available for purchase online at midnight and in the restaurant starting at 10:00 AM (cash only). 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 forfeiture of seats.
