SAVE THE DATE: Saturday October 21st
EVOLUTION DOPEN MIC
Presented by EvoluCulture Ventures
Start Time 7PM to 10PM
Divino Tasting Room
38 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ, 07102
* Tickets sold till Friday October 20th, 11:59PM. No tickets sold on day of show.
*Supported in part by a grant
from the City of Newark Creative Catalyst Fund
in Partnership with Newark Arts*
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“I see the line in the sand,
Time to find out who I am” —Motorhead
October 9th, 2014,
the show now known
as Evolution Dopen Mic
was born in the Coffee Cave,
Halsey Street, Newark, NJ.
From this came the brand #EVOLVENJ,
Now known as EvoluCulture Ventures.
On Saturday October 21st,
our third show of the season,
we celebrate nine years
of holding space for artists and art lovers
with a FOUR FEATURE SHOWCASE
Of returning ASCENDED ARTISTS:
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Poet/Author MIA X , Host of People’s Open Mic
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Emcee LYLE OMOLAYO of Negros Americanos
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Emcee / Singer COCOA , formerly known as Nia Waqiah
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Poet / Author P.O.M.E, who releases his new book on this night.
PLUS: P.O.M.E. and Paul Con Queso’s secret roles in EvoluCulture will be revealed, as they tie into our most grand project to date, which launches on this night.
The show will also include
a 10-Slot Open Mic List for poets,
singers, emcees and other
performing artists. sign ups
are First come, first served, and only
at the door on day of show.
THOSE USING TRACKS WHEN PERFORMING:
Please email dopenmictracks@gmail.com
with “[Dopen Mic Track] NameOfArtist—
NameOfTrack” in subject line by
Friday 9/15, 11:59PM. Tracks given
after that time will not be played.
Also—INSTRUMENTALS WITH OR WITHOUT ADLIBS AND HOOKS ONLY. Playback tracks (singing/rapping/reciting over vocals) are prohibited.
Failure to follow either guideline means You will perform acapella or forfeit your spot.
The show will also include:
* The EvoluGame, where volunteers
come up and compete for a prize.
* Food and beverages for sale.
Check out the menu, support the venue.
* Selected EvoluCulture Merchandise for sale.
* Poet & Author Sean Battle (CEO and Founder) as Host.
* The IZM (DJ / Brand Ambassador) on the ones and twos. Check above for guidelines on instrumentals.
ABOUT THE SHOW
Evolution Dopen Mic is the flagship show of EvoluCulture Ventures, and the 2nd longest running active open mic event in Newark, NJ. It is currently held on the third Saturday of each month during a 9-month season at Divino Tasting Room (28 Maiden Lane, Newark, NJ, 07102).
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Born and Based in Newark, NJ, EvoluCulture Ventures aims to hold space for artists and art lovers in the name of personal and communal growth. Past and current programming includes open mics, showcases, workshops, art exhibitions, mental health check-in sessions and more. The name comes in part from a quote by WWE Superstar, Triple H: “In life, you either adapt, or your perish; that is evolution."
