About this Event
Cornbread and a Book Presents Open Mic Night- 100th Homecoming Edition.
🎤Featuring Poet Jamel "Mellow" Moore out of ATL. Join us for an evening of poetry, food and Homecoming Vibes. Greensboro’s 1st Poet Laureate and Host of The Poetry Cafe, Josephus III will host and usher in the week of Homecoming Activities with a hot mic and a line of poets ready to grace the stage.
Jamel “Mellow” Moore is a spoken word artist, host, and curator whose poetry explores themes of healing, purpose, self-discovery, and resilience. Through powerful storytelling and heartfelt performances, he creates spaces that inspire reflection, connection, and growth, leaving audiences feeling seen, challenged, and encouraged.
Check out this Atlanta based artist's poem,
"We Call You Mother" https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaV0LjWxK6S/?stkn=MXZ5eWwyOXdvbnpjdw==
We will have a VIP Meet and Greet time with our featured poet. Every ticket will include a full meal. There will be limited slots for Open Mic. Submit samples of your work via email at [email protected].
Every Ticket Includes:
🍽️Full Meal (Entree, 2 sides, bread and drink) catered by: Ben's Boyz
🎟️Show Ticket
🎤Open Mic Featuring Poet Jamel "Mellow" Moore
💙Portion of the proceeds to scholarships
Show Lineup:
5:30 pm Doors Open -VIP Seating & Vendor Shopping
6:00 pm Doors Open - GA Seating & Vendor Shopping
5:30 - 7:00 Dinner served to all attendees. Vendor shopping.
7:00 pm Show Starts
Intermission - Vendor Shopping
8:00 pm Featured Poet
Meet & Greet w/ Featured Poet immediately after the Show for VIP guests only.
A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Gate City Alumni Scholarship Program. Aggies Give.
Event venue & nearby stays
Next Chapter Bookstore and Gift Shop, 2711 Grandview Avenue, Greensboro, United States
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