Tuesday Night Open Mic Hosted by Twain Dooley 10.1.19
Date and Time
Oct 1, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
14th & V
2021 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009
Oct 1, 2019 9:00 pm
14th & V
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Twain Dooley
Mr. Dooley is affectionately known as "Uncle Twain" throughout the poetry and story telling communities. His wit and insight has tickled audiences since 1994. He has been on ten poetry slam teams, taught workshops, hosted events, and slain dragons. This married father of three wishes only to spread the funk throughout the land.
FEATURING: THERESA THA SONGBIRD
Consummate singer-spoken word artist-performer, Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. infuses her works with a special brand of wit, humor and soul. Writing since age 14 and singing from age 9, Theresa Tha Songbird, born Theresa Michelle Wilson, is no stranger to the stage and an addict to all things creative. Theresa began performing poetry as a teen for her High school speech team and quickly rose to become a champion competition Verse Reader. As the only black student to graduate from the 2004 Millikin University School of Music Theresa garnered tenacity in hard work and an ultimate faith in her talents. Her art is sound and word therapy. She is healing each audience member and listener with a well-tuned vibration of love through poetry and song.
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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. 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. Sorry, no refunds.Â
