East Meets Words Open Mic Featuring Jade Phoenix Martinez
When:
Friday, Nov 11, 2016 7:00p -
10:00p
Friday, Nov 11, 2016 7:00p -
10:00p
Where:
EMW Bookstore
934 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
Admission:
$5-10 sliding scale
Categories:
Performing Arts
Event website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1663934113921086
East Meets Words Featuring Jade Phoenix Martinez
Friday, Nov. 11th, 7 - 10 p.m.
EMW Bookstore: 934 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA
$5-$10 Sliding Scale
/// SCHEDULE ///
7:00PM | Doors Open
7:30PM | Open Mic Starts
8:30PM | Community Annoucements
8:45PM | Continue Open Mic
9:30PM | Feature
/// About the Feature ///
Jade Phoenix Martinez is a Queer, Trans, Femme, First-Generation Pilipinx-American, Los Angeles based Performance Poet, Writer, Educator, Parent & Activist. Jade’s work is a poetic expression rooted in the multiple identities she holds and how they intersect with her day to day struggle for liberation while navigating her survival within our current social and political systems and power structures. Learn more about Jade at http://www.jadephoenixpoetry.com/.
/// About East Meets Words ///
In March 2005, EMW Bookstore held its first monthly open mic. Now, over 132 open mics later, East Meets Words is one of the longest running Asian American open mic series in the country, and one of the main hubs of Asian American art and activism on the east coast.
At this curated open mic, participants can sign up to sing, spit, dance, play music, or share a story. Everyone is welcome. The space is especially appreciative of work that challenges stereotypes and amplifies marginalized voices. Participants does not need to be of Asian or Pacific Islander decent to perform, but our space will prioritize those voices. Time is set aside at each open mic for community announcements, meant to raise awareness about social justice issues in the greater Boston area.
Each month, we also feature an Asian / Pacific Islander artist or group, who will perform a full-length set after the open mic portion of the evening. Past features have ranged from nationally known artists such as Beau Sia and Kelly Tsai to local creatives like you and me.
We strive to create a safer space and a platform for artists and non-artists to perform work of all stages. Everyone is welcome to attend and sign up on the open mic. The space is especially appreciative of work that challenges stereotypes and amplifies marginalized voices - prioritizing API performers. Time is set aside at each open mic for community announcements, meant to raise awareness about social justice issues in the greater Boston area.
/// LOCATION & PARKING ///
EMW Bookstore
934 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02139
Red line: Take the T to Central and walk towards Harvard Square on Mass Ave, or take the 1 bus down the street.
Free street parking is available but typically difficult to find after 6PM on Fridays. Visitors can pay for parking in Central Square (https://www.cambridgema.gov/traffic/Parking/cityparkingfacilities/cityparkinggarages.aspx), or take the T. EMW Bookstore is right between two chair accessible stops, Harvard Square and Central Square on the Red Line.
/// ACCESSIBILITY ///
Gallery space is chair accessible. We will prioritize chair access in the aisles. Please find or contact an EMW Staff member for assistance with entry through front door.
Two single-stall, gender-neutral restrooms are available, one up a flight of stairs and one on the main floor with a step from the main entrance.
Please come fragrance free! For the health and safety of organizers, panelists, and other attendees, we ask you not to wear scented products or clothing that has recently been smoked in. For more information:http://www.peggymunson.com/mcs/fragrancefree.html
Wellness Squad members will be present at the event to facilitate emotional and community safety.
/// CONTACT ///
Please email [email protected] or call the bookstore at 857-600-1244 if you have any further questions, concerns, or accessibility details that haven’t already been addressed.
Interested in volunteering with us? Contact us at [email protected]!
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