Wednesday Night Open Mic Hosted by Simply Sherri 12.11.19
Date and Time
Dec 11, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
450K
450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Dec 11, 2019 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 AXIOM: BLACK ROOT & WORDSLAVE
Jamaal “Black Root” Collier and Rahsaan “Wordslave” Eldridge met at Towson University as members of a performing ensemble then known as Kuumba Players. The two bonded over their mutual love and respect for Hip Hop when they began trading rhymes one day after rehearsal. Soon after, they recorded their first project entitled Axiom: The Mixtape. Two more projects followed including Heat Rises and It’s A Mixtape!
Since 2003, Root and Word have collaborated artistically in spoken word, music, acting, and cultural events such as wine tastings, art releases, and dinner shows, all the while using life experiences as inspiration to foster their growth as artists, and stand-up citizens in their community and society at large.
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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.
