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At Ease Sundays “Kings Edition”

At Ease Sunday’s is one of Chicago’s most popular poetry sets. Check out some of the local talent that the city of wind has to offer. The show occurs every 1st Sunday and is hosted by Ollie Hood Raised Woods and has various features each month.  It’s hosted at AJ Styles Beauty and Barber Shop […]

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Mind Over Matters with Ollie HoodRaised Woods

I love poetry. There are many talented poets in the city of Chicago so every opportunity that I have, I try to check a set out. I finally had the opportunity to attend At Ease Sunday’s. This Sunday in particular was a birthday celebration for Leos and the album release for Ollie HoodRaised Woods.  Ollie […]

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Hunid Proof performs at Row Cypher Fest

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P1 Performs at Final Row Cypher show of the Season

Once again Row Cypher has put together an explosive cast of features for this final show of their season. Check out a performance by P1

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“The Padded Room Presents” Prince vs Michael Jackson

The Dynamic Duo is the best word that I can use to describe the BoBo’s. I had the pleasure of attending The “Padded Room Presents” Prince vs. Michael Jackson on Sunday April 28th and it was awesome.  My goal of attending a few poetry sets during April national poetry month is fulfilled. This was a […]

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Go Get Your Soul Restored!

National poetry month is in full swing!  This evenings stop was Soul Restoration hosted by Deana Dean and Celeste featuring guest host  Durel Sankofa.  When you go a Soul Restoration set it’s just like visiting family. The love that’s in the room is evident by the smiles, hugs and positive energy that go from person […]

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Chicago’s local poetry scene at ” The Padded Room”

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Chicago’s local poetry scene “The Padded Room”

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Chicago’s local poetry scene “The Padded Room”

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Chicago’s local poetry scene “The Padded Room” Sankofa

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