Thursday Night Open Mic hosted by E-Baby 10.24.19
Date and Time
Oct 24, 2019 9:00 pm
Location
Hyattsville
5331 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, Maryland, 20781
Oct 24, 2019 9:00 pm
Hyattsville
A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by E-Baby
Eric "E-Baby" Smith began writing poetry in July, 2000; since then, he’s opened for R&B artists Musiq Soul Child, Me’Shell N’degeOcello, & Lyfe Jennings to name a few. After joining Jus Wiggin Entertainment in 2002 [agent: Tracy Wiggs], his “1 Poet Poetical Tour” reached over 150 colleges & universities across the US. In 2014, he was named the Spokenword Billboard Award’s Hot100 Top Ranking Artist of the Year. In 2016, he received Best Poet at the DMV Underground Awards. He has two CDs [“My Thoughts Are In This Ink” & "Inktoxicated"] and a book of haiku poetry ["HAIKU-N-U"]. E-Baby's performed on numerous cable programs and radio shows, educated conferences and entertained festivals, and hosted numerous poetry events [currently hosting every 4th Thursday of the month at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville, MD]. Also, an employee of the U.S. Copyright office at Library of Congress, he preaches the importance of Copyright and gives out information on how to properly register your work. E-Baby .. a Poet, a Mentor, a Host.
FEATURING: Kevin TheMysfit Wiggins
Hailing from the streets of Baltimore, TheMysfit is a spoken word artist, performer, storyteller and playwright escaping the madness of world through art. His work captures the very essence of tragedy and uses its bitterness to create beauty while breaking down barriers meant to stand in his way and for the Black LGBTQ Community. Mysfit’s work has been published in poetry and urban fiction genre. He writes from a place of hope and humanity. The stage is where he allows his art to lift from pages as he opens to share his passions. Featuring at venues: Project Beacon of hope 2019; Baltimore in Conversation 2018; The Mandate Conference 2017.
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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.
