Poetry 2011 Capital City Classic Weekend

If you're looking for something different to do this year to celebrate the Capitol City Classic why not check out one of the open mic poetry sets the city of Jackson, MS has to offer?

Friday, November 18, Poetry Headz Cafe will kick off their open mic at the Locker Room Sports Lounge located at 205 West Capitol Street in downtown Jackson. The cover is only $5 and there will be drink specials all night! Make sure to bring your ID as only the "Grown& Poetic" can attend. Doors open at 8pm.

If you haven’t checked out the Nameless Poets open mic set at Suite 106 then you are most definitely missing out! Stop by Saturday, November 19, to speak your piece or support some of Jackson's finest poets. Located about 5 minutes from Jackson State at 106 Wilmington Street, you're sure to love the cool and urban vibe of Suite 106. Doors open at 8pm with a $3 cover for signing the "Spit List" and just $5 for supporters.

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Here's to an awesome fun packed weekend! Thanks for your continued support of the open mic poetry scene here in Jackson.

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Kanika Welch is a poet and educator that has been writing and performing for nearly 10 years. She frequents most open mic sets in Jackson, MS and loves to stay current on all spoken word events.

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