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SUMMARY:Open Mic Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Poets and spoken word fans\, join us for an afternoon of heartfelt storytelling\, community connection\, and reflection celebrating the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood\, Princeton’s 20th historic district.\n\nThe program will begin at 2pm with book signings\, followed by remarks from our Executive Director Adam Welch and a conversation with the Rev. Gregory S. Smith\, Evelyn Turner-Counts\, and Aaron Fisher. Following the discussion\, performers are invited to participate in an open mic session\, sharing spoken word pieces and poetry inspired by the spirit of the Witherspoon-Jackson community. \nThe third volume in the series features a collection of poetry and essays inspired by the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood\, capturing the voices\, histories\, and lived experiences of its residents. Through vivid language and evocative imagery\, the book offers an intimate portrait of a community shaped by resilience\, memory\, and pride. \nACP Executive Director Adam Welch will release his new book\, Paul Robeson Place: How a Street Got Its Name\, and rerelease his zine Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood: Revised and Expanded. Also available for purchase will be Welch’s The Witherspoon-Jackson Neighborhood: How One Community Changed Princeton. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nJOIN US AS A PERFORMER:\n• Prepare a story\, poem\, or spoken word piece up to 3 minutes in length and related to the neighborhood.\n• Arrive by 1:45pm to add your name to the hat. No previous experience or pre-registration necessary. \nJOIN US IN THE AUDIENCE:\n• Take the elevator or stairs to the Solley Theater\, located on the top floor of our Paul Robeson Center for the Arts.\n• Find a seat and enjoy the performances. We kick off shortly after 2pm.
URL:https://artscouncilofprinceton.org/event/open-mic-afternoon-celebrate-witherspoon-jackson-neighborhood-with-poetry-and-community-connection/
LOCATION:Arts Council of Princeton\, Princeton\, NJ
CATEGORIES:Community,Events & Performances,Free or Low Cost
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