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Good Grief Mic-Shop! September 2024

September 22 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Good Grief Mic-Shop!

Sunday September 22, 2024

5:30PM-ARTIST HANG
6:30PM – DOORS & SIGN-UP
7:00PM – LIST START

ticket link: https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/311c7e83-4a8d-444b-bec7-b721b32fe3c8

More than an open mic, Good Grief combines the performance of open mics and the engagement of workshops. performers who sign up get 6 mins on the mic with an option of 4 minutes to converse with the room about the material. visual artists that sign up are guaranteed a wall space or easel for art up to 24″x 24″, and 5 mins on the mic to converse with the room about their work. all sold art subject to 5% commission.
This month we have writer, poet and all-around amazing human J. Rose doing a reading of her recently published book “Pieces Of My Crumbled Thoughts” available on amazon.
hosted by @ThenotoriousRBJ.

DJ Set by @Hey_Leonex

Good Grief Mic-Shop stands as an innovative workshop centered on humanity. This unique blend of artistic genres, conversations, and expressions aims to cultivate a nurturing environment for marginalized communities, fostering healing and evolution.

Within our creative pursuit, we embrace the significance of self-care and the continual development of our craft. Granting ourselves the freedom to pause allows room for growth and transformation. We acknowledge that sustained creativity is a personal odyssey, not bound by perpetual visibility but anchored in our commitment to honoring our talents at our own pace and in our unique way.

Experience the transformative power of art at the RBJGlobal Art Pop-Up Gallery’s #GoodGriefMic—an extraordinary evening fostering healing, expression, and community.

Every 3rd Sunday until November 2024, join us in this experimental journey of turning grief into growth through creative expression.

From 6:30PM to 8PM, sign up for 5-8 minutes of stage time to share your story, poetry, music, or any creative form. Our stage is a canvas for your expression! **

And this season, visual artists can pop-up their art buy purchasing a $5 wall space for a piece 24”x24” max.Includes 4 mins to speak about your submission & artistry. Art is hung from 5:30pm-6:30pm before the doors open. All art must be taken after the show if unsold. sold pieces subject to 5% commission.

hosted by @ThenotoriousRBJ.

contact thegodisarts@gmail.com to showcase or sell visual art.

Join the feel-good winedown dance party once the list is complete,  good vibez provided by resident DJ’s  @hey_leonex to

Suggested contribution of +/-$10 supports our artistic home and artists, ensuring accessibility for all. Expect food, drinks, and an inclusive space—committed to sowing radical joy until it is regular. Be part of this movement where vulnerability meets grace, transforming grief into growth, one artistic expression at a time. #GoodGriefMic #RadicalBlackJoyGallery

Featured Artists:

Sept 2024: J. Rose

Jasmine Rosario, a force in the poetic realm, graces stages as JRose. She’s an illustrious Spoken Word Artist hailing from the borough of Queens, NY. She not only paints the tapestry of words with her mesmerizing performances but also wears many crowns as the visionary CEO of The Rose Garden Events. She is the winner of various poetry slams including the 2023 BRIC Brooklyn Grand Slam Finals and many more. JRose is the charismatic host of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Monday Night Slam at the prestigious Bowery Poetry Club and recently released her debut Spoken Word album, “Pieces of My Crumbed Thoughts”. Beyond the spotlight, JRose extends her poetic skills as a freelance Teaching Artist and Mentor, sharing the magic of Spoken Words with eager minds. She has taught people of all ages in various US cities, including weekly programs in Rikers Island, where she works with incarcerated youths. Her visionary spirit radiates as she fearlessly claims her space and, in doing so, creates sanctuaries for others to express themselves authentically. A beacon of inspiration cutting through societal norms, JRose invites people from all walks of life to embrace their voices and narratives. Her dedication to unapologetically take space while creating space for others to do the same inspires people from all walks of life. Her album is streaming everywhere and you can stay tuned for the upcoming release of her first poetry book this Spring! #KeepGrowing
Links:

Book: https://a.co/d/cGPlPdy

Details

Date:
September 22
Time:
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Venue

WOW Cafe Theatre
59-61 East 4th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY 10003 United States + Google Map
Phone
917.725.1482
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