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I am so addicted to poetry and good food!
After an insightful conference with Campus Progress, I went to Busboys and Poets for some poetry and a delicious dessert (white chocolate banana bread pudding with carmel sauce and coconut icecream--yes it is the bomb). It was great. Between the 17 year old Sudanese girl and the professional poet taking his show on the road, I felt like I was in speak-easy heaven.
Crowded in the Langston Room, I enjoyed the cozy company of complete strangers who were now close friends after 30 minutes sitting at the table together. As a tradition, and I like traditions, each poet is asked to read a poem of Langston Hughes either before or after they read or perform their own work.
I am even more excited about this one man play "EMERGEN-See" debuting next month and this Saturday's show "Silence is Forbidden". It's at American University on the 30th. Starts at 8pm. Spoken Word artist like Black Ice and Georgia Me are on the mic. And local artist like Messiah will be showcasing there. Of course a DJ with some hot sound to go along with the selections will be working the crowd (DJ Fredlocks).
Tix are $20 and for more info on the event or where to buy,
or call 202-344-5759
I'll see you there, poetry addicts!
