Join us for our October installment of Poetry Brew! This event is a winter clothing drive to benefit those in need. Please bring a lightly used jacket or other winter items. Clothing will be donated to Life Path Ministries. Our Features are set to blow the roof off, open mic to follow our featured poets. Doors open at 5:30.

Our featured Poets:

Analysis

Analysis is a spoken-word poet, radical Left minister and bookseller, educator, soccer lover and lover of justice and human rights! A native of Baltimore, the worker/co-owner of Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse studied Public Communication at the American University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from Howard University, from which he graduated with highest honors.

A background of justice theory, ministry and organizing, a love of people’s history and an occasional naughty side manifest themselves in the poetry of Analysis. He’s featured at venues across New England, the Mid-Atlantic and, during the pandemic, the world, challenging listeners with poetry rooted in the call for liberation from oppression. He is the host of Red Emma's Mother Earth Poetry Vibe, a quarterly open mic and feature venue of the theme “Peace, Justice, Poetry!” A member of Simply Poetic Entertainment and of Restoration Village Arts, Analysis is the author of Somewhere Through the Haze—a short collection of poems on a variety of justice issues—and the poetry album, A Couple Thousand Years Later. These, as well as more information, are available through www.liberationandpoetry.com.

Daniel Dror is a multitalented artist originally from London. Whether it’s drawing, photography and film or writing, the arts have always been a big part of his life, he brings with him experience of a former life, tales of love and loss from a life that is as eclectic as it is poignant.
Daniel is a familiar face in the Harrisburg, Lancaster and York poetry scene and is currently working on his first book he has not featured since before the pandemic, so he is very excited to share his words with you.

Overview

THURSDAY NIGHT Open Mic!

HOSTED BY: Miss Kiane Ink

Although she is a social worker by profession, she is a poet by passion. In 1997, Dinahsta launched KIANE INK. She wrote cards, poems and other writings for special events and as special gifts. In 2005, she expanded KIANE INK to include the artistry of poetic performance in which she enjoys performing poetry at special events and spoken word venues. This year; however, Kiane Ink has evolved into a perfect fusion of Dinahsta’s professional and passionate interests offering cathartic/creative writing workshops, artistic community events and individual coaching. Kiane Ink provides a platform for hope, healing and social justice through poetry and creative expression. Because writing served as a therapeutic outlet for her during her childhood and adulthood, Dinahsta believes that poetry can help others in a similar way. In her own words, “Poetry is my friend, my catharsis….my gift to the world….”

It begins to tell 'round midnight, midnight.

These well-known lyrics of Bernie Hanighen, set to Thelonius Monk’s classic, pensive musical piece, “Round Midnight,” might evoke not only the sadness of missing someone, but a dread aroused in us as we face the constant evil this country’s rulers undertake. Can we, however, look toward “midnight” as a time, a state where we reset, where we clear our minds and become renewed, by poetry and other inspirations, to bring about a new dawn?

Let's come together in a poetry/spoken word open mic of justice, conscious thought, spirituality, fam, real life—whatever advances the village! In the tradition of Emma Goldman’s Mother Earth magazine, come drop some rad “fiyah” on us, or contribute just with your presence and energy! By the way: it’s a non-erotic poetry, non-“Love Jones” type of evening, so we ask that you not go there. (And, almost needless to say, leave the misogyny, homophobia and other unnecessary ish outside!)

Remember: PEACE, JUSTICE, POETRY!  Will we see you there?

For two hours, audiences can expect a diverse chorus of voices, and a vast array of professional spoken word performers, open mic rookies, musicians and a different host every week. Expect to be moved, expect a packed house, expect the unexpected, but above all come with an open mind and ear.

February—a month of history and heritage, of celebrating the creative resilience of the African Diaspora, a month of going back to roots, of loving self and others, of the return of poetic legends. 

Let's come together in a poetry/spoken word open mic of justice, conscious thought, spirituality, fam, real life—whatever advances the village! In the tradition of Emma Goldman’s “Mother Earth” magazine, come drop some rad “fiyah” on us, or contribute just with your presence and energy! By the way: it’s a non-erotic poetry, non-“Love Jones” type of evening, so we ask that you not go there. (And, almost needless to say, leave the misogyny, homophobia and other unnecessary ish outside!)

Returning to the Baltimore mic is none other than LOVE the poet! Michelle Antoinette Nelson, also known as LOVE the poet, is a versatile career creative with a passion for storytelling, performance, and fashion. As a poet, host, custom hat maker, and author, she has made significant contributions to national and international art scenes.

Michelle has previously appeared on CNN, authored the books BLACK MARKS ON WHITE PAPER and OWN YOUR CAPACITY: H.E.A.L.T.H. IS POWER, and received the GBCA Baker Artist B-grant award. She has received the 2016 "Baltimore Legend" Crown award, has released multiple spoken word CDs and has performed at prestigious venues like the Orpheum Theatre, the Smithsonian, and university campuses nationwide.

Michelle is renowned for her dynamic stage presence, having starred in her one-woman play God's Country, having been a producer, host, and performer for the Punany Poets, and having founded the BE FREE Fridays open mic series. Her commitment to fostering creativity is evident in her current work as a professor of hat making at Maryland Institute College of Art, as an Urban Arts Leadership Program Fellow, and as the creator of “Live Lyrics!” creative writing workshops. She has also served as an MC for Red Bull Amaphiko, Summit, The Outside Festival, Gold Dust, The Medicine Show, and The Tennessee Williams and New Orleans Literary Festival, where she also serves on the National Executive Board of Directors.

Holdin’ it down for the evening is Analysis—poet/spoken word artist, author, rad minister and bookseller, educator, justice & human rights person… Y’all know what’s up!

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CashApp to support the artists:

The mic list will be ready for you at Emma’s so you can get on the mic and share something with us! Additionally, we will pass the bucket—physically and electronically—to give something to our featured poet and to help build for the future. Please support independent artists!

The evening is brought to you by Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse, a worker-owned and collectively operated restaurant, bookstore, and community events space in the Waverly neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland that is dedicated to putting principles of solidarity and sustainability into practice in a democratic workplace!

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Remember: PEACE, JUSTICE, POETRY!  Will we see you there?

THERE’S NO SHUTDOWN OF POETRY. So let’s rock!

Let's come together in a poetry/spoken word open mic of justice, conscious thought, spirituality, fam, real life—whatever advances the village! In the tradition of Emma Goldman’s “Mother Earth” magazine, come drop some rad “fiyah” on us, or contribute just with your presence and energy! By the way: it’s a non-erotic poetry, non-“Love Jones” type of evening, so we ask that you not go there. (And, almost needless to say, leave the misogyny, homophobia and other unnecessary ish outside!)

Featuring this month is Robert Owens!  Robert is dedicated to using his words for change: politics, family, the future.  Host of a weekly poetry writing workshop in Richmond, Virginia, under the banner of CommonWealth Poetry, he establishes an environment for creatives to explore themselves and the world around them, within all forms of poetry.  Robert believes in poetry as catharsis and as a vehicle to become who our neighbors need us to be.

A Morning of Analysis: Poetry & Justice
Analysis
Poet, Worker/Co-owner of Red Emma’s Bookstore Coffeehouse

This platform will be delivered in hybrid format, which means you can attend the platform via Zoom or in person at the Impact Hub Baltimore. Masks are optional.

Join the poet known as Analysis as he performs spoken word that explores a variety of justice and human rights topics, examining racism, economic exploitation, imperialism, and more. His poetry will challenge us to face the oppression in society and ask ourselves, “What will we do about it?”

Living the poetic boldness with us will be Mick (Micki) Topham! Mick (she/her) is a spoken word artist from Utah who’s competed in countless poetry events, slams, and competitions including the 2022 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering in Elko, Nevada. She has taught poetry workshops and performed throughout the DMV, including featuring at a 2025 World Pride event in Washington, DC. Her work has been published in the Mid-Atlantic Review, and she was a finalist in the DC Poet Project, a citywide competition uplifting local poets. You can find her most weeks at two or three open mics, passionately snapping for the incredible poets and performers across the DMV. This is her first ever feature in Baltimore!

Holdin’ it down for the evening is Analysis—poet/spoken word artist, author, rad minister and bookseller, educator, justice & human rights person… Y’all know what’s up!

Now, as much as ever, it’s time for all artists of all genres to use our skills in the service of the Struggle! We will gather again to strengthen each other through one of those genres, poetry, that we may move forward while in the midst of the current dystopia.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2024, 6PM

RED EMMA'S BOOKSTORE COFFEEHOUSE

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND

Hosted by:

Analysis and featuring Drew Anderson & Dwayne B!

Guest hosted by:

Simply Sherri and featuring Analysis!

Featuring poetry by:

KaNikki J, Simply Sherri, 13 of Nazareth, and Analysis!

Registration required: 

Black Voices Through Poetry—a Black History Month open mic hosted by Brenda Bunting, and featuring

Analysis and Ian Sydney March

Online: Friday, February 16, 2024, 7pm-8:30pm EST [UTC-5]

Brought to you by the Silver Spring Town Center

To RSVP for Zoom link: lisa@silverspringtowncenter.com

More info: https://fb.me/e/3pXDMFNAZ