Glass Poetry: A One-Woman Poetry Speakeasy

Step into a night where rhythm meets vulnerability at this poetic speakeasy featuring MJ Blackwell. You'll get to experience an evening of soulful storytelling as MJ intertwines her journey through loneliness, self-discovery, and the creative spirit, accompanied by live jazz music.

Before the pandemic, MJ faced her own battles: anxiety, unfulfilling jobs, and the struggle to assert her artistic voice in a world that felt stifling. Laid off and forced to confront the distractions that kept her from moving forward, she embarked on a transformative journey. Through writing and online poetry workshops, MJ found her passion and the courage to embrace her creativity.

Join us for an intimate night in a beautiful and intimate space, where MJ will share rhythmic poetry pieces that reflect her evolution and resilience. This is more than just a performance; it’s an invitation for you to show up in your own creative calling.

MJ will also offer original flameworked glass jewelry from her MJBlackwellArt line which is made right here in Brooklyn.

Duration:

60 minutes, with intermission

Part 1: 30 mins

● The Whole

● Lonely In Crowded Rooms

● The Sound of Brooklyn

● A Feel Good Poem

● Like PocketBooks: Carrying Chaos Inside

Intermission: 15mins

Part 2: 30 mins

● Glass Flame

● My Pen

● Cosmic You

● Underdogs For the Win

● I Write Poetry

Drinks and light bites will be available before, during, and after the show.

MJ's wearable glass art will be on view and for sale throughout the night.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

MJ Blackwell is a Brooklyn-born multidisciplinary poet, performer, and glass artist. She curates and hosts Friday Night Poetry at Ciao Bella Coffee cafe and teaches creative writing workshops at Bailey's Cafe and Connect Faith’s Creativity Lab. MJ was awarded a Fall 2023 Urban Glass Bead Project fellowship for Urban Glass followed by a scholarship to Corning Museum of Glass Artist Studio. Her glass jewelry has been featured at pop-up events across Brooklyn in addition to The Urban Glass Gallery. When not writing, performing, or flameworking glass you can find her playing pickleball or in a cozy cafe in Brooklyn. You can find her work on Instagram at MJBlackwellArt.

Host or Publisher Delight Factory