Red Velvet Curtain Open Mic Feat. Jonny Knogood

The Benson Theatre presents, The Red Velvet Curtain Open Mic.
Carrying on the tradition of Verbal Gumbo, in the African/African American Oral Tradition, we present a night of poetry, spoken word, and other performances from people of all walks of life. Bring your best poetry, sign up early, and come enjoy the vibe! (Every third Thursday of the month). Hosted by fellow artists Zedeka Poindexter and Phillip Bauldwin, this event’s featured artist is Jonny Knogood. Jonny Knogood is an interdisciplinary multi-hyphenated creative that resides in the intersections of Art, Education, and Urban Agriculture. He has been using different mediums to bring awareness to social issues through various forms of artistry including photography, creative writing, and experience design. He is a co-founder of Yes Black Men Read. The founder of Black Folks Who Garden. And 1/3 of the Streets A&R podcast.