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URL:https://breatheatlanta.us/events/poetry-atlanta-do-you-lyric-lounge-ho
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SUMMARY:Poetry Atlanta Unleashed: Do You Lyric Lounge at Hodgepodge Coffeeh
 ouse
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Atlanta Unleashed: Join LadyVee DaPoet for an electrifyi
 ng night of poetry and talent at Hodgepodge Coffeehouse\, where Atlanta's 
 creativity shines!\n\nGot Talent? Enjoy the Quality Performing Arts? Then 
 THIS is the SHOW for YOU!!\nSaturday\, September 23rd\n5:30 pm : Doors ope
 n / open mic list is at the door to sign\n6 to 8 pm Sharp: Open Mic Variet
 y Show\nHosted by: LadyVee DaPoet &amp\; DJ Voltaire\nOriginal Music by: C
 EO Allen Pough\nFeaturing: YOU! Bring your talent to the stage!\n$10 in ad
 vance or $15 at the door / VIP Reserved Seating tickets are also available
 \n\n\nTicket link: http://doyoulyricloungesept2023.eventbrite.com\nDuring
  intermission\, enjoy the tasty treats and signature lattes from the Hodge
 podge Coffeehouse bar!\nFree limited parking in the coffeehouse lot / Free
  street parking nearby in surrounding neighborhoods.\nGet there EARLY for 
 a Great Seat and DO YOU to the FULLEST!\nLadyVee DaPoet\, also known as De
 Veata Williams-Pough\, is a multifaceted artist and a vital presence in At
 lanta\, GA. As a spoken word artist\, author\, event producer\, and co-own
 er of the Art Out Loud Creative Space-Allen Pough Studio\, LadyVee is deep
 ly committed to amplifying the voices that deserve recognition. Her poetry
 \, which she describes as "quality creative expression\," goes beyond ente
 rtaining\; it educates and inspires audiences. LadyVee DaPoet is a passion
 ate advocate for the arts and a driving force behind creative expression i
 n Atlanta's vibrant cultural scene.\n\nHodgepodge Coffeehouse is an iconic
  black woman-owned establishment nestled in the vibrant heart of Atlanta\,
  Georgia. Renowned for its craft coffee and delectable scratch-baked goods
 \, Hodgepodge thrives on providing a unique experience. With a 3000 square
  foot space\, it doubles as a local art gallery and collaborates with near
 by merchants through its consignment program. Hodgepodge's mission is to f
 oster community connections while serving up delicious coffee\, homemade g
 oodness\, and an abundance of love. It's a cherished gathering spot where 
 everyone is welcome to savor great food\, engage in meaningful conversatio
 ns\, and celebrate the arts.\n\nWhy Everyone Should Attend A Poetry Open M
 ic Night\nAttending a Poetry Open Mic Night is a transformative experience
  for both performers and the audience. Here are some compelling benefits:\
 n\n 	Exposure and Feedback: Aspiring artists can showcase their talent and
  receive immediate feedback\, helping them grow in their craft.\n 	Network
 ing: Open mics provide a platform to connect with fellow musicians and art
 ists\, fostering collaboration and opportunities within the local creative
  scene.\n 	Safe Expression: It offers a safe space for individuals to expr
 ess emotions and struggles that often remain unspoken in daily life.\n 	Co
 mmunity Building: Poetry nights bring diverse people together\, creating a
  sense of community that's often missing in today's world.\n 	Stepping Out
  of Comfort Zones: Whether performing or listening\, it pushes individuals
  out of their comfort zones\, encouraging them to confront raw and honest 
 truths.\n 	Inspiration: Attending a Poetry Open Mic Night can spark inspir
 ation\, leading to personal growth and potentially inspiring attendees to 
 try their hand at writing or other creative pursuits.\n 	Activism and Empa
 thy: Poetry nights can be catalysts for activism\, as poets share unique i
 deas\, build self-confidence\, and audiences offer unwavering support. Thi
 s fosters empathy and personal growth\, creating a closer-knit community t
 hat laughs\, cries\, loves\, and grows together.\n
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LOCATION:Hodgepodge Coffeehouse\, 720 Moreland Ave\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30316\,
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