Monday Night Open Mic Hosted by KaNikki J 10.7.19
Date and Time
Oct 7, 2019 8:00 pm
Location
Shirlington
4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
Oct 7, 2019 8:00 pm
Shirlington
A Busboys and Poets event hosted this week by KaNikki J.
Born KaNikki Jakarta, being interpreted as “great writer†at birth, KaNikki is living up to her name. She is an Award Winning Poet who has traveled the US and UK as a performance poet. KaNikki has founded, facilitated, and/or hosted 15 presentations in the last 17 years ranging from open mics, award ceremonies, conferences, and workshops. With over 26 years of writing and almost 2 decades on the poetry scene, KaNikki has opened for Jill Scott, Raheem DaVaughn, and Lyfe Jennings. She has authored 3 works of fiction: IN REAL LIFE, THE COLOR BLUE, & THE OTHER SIDE OF PRETTY, 2 poetry collections: KaNikki Who? & The Skillz of a Sistah, a poetry cd: The Introduction of KaNikki Jakarta and a memoir: A Peace of Mine, How to be a wife of an Epileptic, Honor your Vows, and Honor Yourself. KaNikki J. writes and recites what she calls “real life fiction.†She says, “If you think something I say on the mic may change your life; you’re probably right.†Contact: kanikkij@gmail.com www.kanikkij.com @kanikkij on social media.
FEATURING: MOODYBRIDGE
MoodyBridge began writing when she was 9 years old. She entered her first poetry contest in the 3rd grade and won having her poem performed by a professional on stage in her school. She went on to writing fiction and nonfiction stories throughout her childhood but landed on Poetry when she went to George Mason University studying social work with a minor in English. MoodyBridge was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 1 with Psychotic Features and an eating disorder while she was in college. It was then that she turned to art and poetry to express herself. She found that through her writing she could tell her story and inform people what it was like leaving living with mental illnesses. Her poems were featured on stage at an event called “Mental Health Monologues†where actors performed her poems, 2 years in a row. Though she struggled to maintain her health and mental stability, writing always seemed to be her primary passion where she felt people could hear her poetry , relate and understand her better. Though she studied Social Work in school, she was introduced to the idea of Expressive Arts therapy in grad school. She became a social worker working with teens dealing with severe mental illness while working on art and creative writing therapy as techniques to maintain stabilization. MoodyBridge is now working on a book, an audio book and her art business.
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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.
