The Melanated SpeakEasy Series: Session 1

The Melanated SpeakEasy Series: Session 1

Welcome to the first session of our exciting Poetry Series! Hosted by Poet Jah Smalls, along side Flautist "Platinum" and other local talent at USVI Wine Company for an evening filled with poetry, music and spoken word performances.

This is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow creatives and celebrate the beauty of melanated voices. Come sip on some wine, relax, and immerse yourself while taking a trip back in tome to indulge in the rich culture and artistry that will be on display. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience!

General Admission Tickets are available for entry only for those guests who wish to spectate without dinner.

General Admission with Dinner includes entry, a 4-course pre-fixed meal of a soup, salad, chicken entree and dessert.

Premium Admission includes Dinner includes entry, a 4-course pre-fixed meal of a soup, salad, chicken entree, dessert and 4 perfectly paired cocktails.

All ticket sales are final. Regular cash bar and charcuterie will be available all evening long. No outside food and beverages are permitted.

Live Perforamce by Platinum onthe Flute!

Coach Jah Smalls has become a cornerstone in the poetry community in Charlotte NC. From open mic to slam poetry events Jah has shown an exceptional commitment to the craft which includes the National Poetry Month's first month long celebration at the main library in uptown Charlotte. As a co-founder of Grannae'sBoyz and a member of the Guerilla Poets nonprofit organization Jah is one of the very few poets who has opened doors to and for all poets including those who are non-competition poets (which is very unusual for the poetry scene in the Charlotte area). Of the many great experiences during this poetic journey, surely one of the most exciting and humbling moments was sharing the same stage with the the phenomenal NC state Poet Laureate Jaki Shelton Green in Salisbury NC. As a member of the newly organized trio Pen-Men-Ship with fellow poet and biological bro Mr.Witz the poet and the incomparable AJ Houston of "Not Just Alphabet Publishing" out of Las Vegas NV (who launched the first of a series of books dedicated to telling the stories of our Military veterans)( "Trigger Warnings").

"It only takes a little change to make some change"

-Jah Smalls

Gilbert Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)[was an American jazz poet, singer, musician, and author known for his work as a spoken word performer in the 1970s and 1980s. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

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