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A Very Detroit Poetry Slam
Joel Fluent Greene presents a Detroit-themed poetry slam on Friday, October 2, at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall in Detroit. Twelve Detroit poets compete for $500 with every poem about the city. Tickets from $25, ages 21+.
Detroit is the subject and $500 is on the line. Three judges from the city’s poetry and arts community score three rounds: 12 poets start, 6 advance, then 3 in the final and one winner. Expect Detroit music throughout the night, Detroit-based vendors, and a city-dedicated cocktail.
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall. Tickets: Early Bird $25, General Admission $35, Reserved Table for 2 $90, for 4 $180. Poet registration: New Poets $10, Past Competitors $20. 21 and up, no refunds.
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. at Aretha's Jazz Café at Music Hall. Tickets: Early Bird $25, General Admission $35, Reserved Table for 2 $90, for 4 $180. Poet registration: New Poets $10, Past Competitors $20. 21 and up, no refunds.
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