Warm Wednesdays

July 20 Warm Wednesdays: Featuring Rebecca Dupas

Rebecca Dupas, a native of Louisiana, was influenced by the writings of her mother and sister who shared their work with the young poet. Little did they know, their words would inspire this shy, soft-spoken young girl to begin a journey that would take her from scribbled lyrics on napkins and notebooks to performing and hosting at one of the Nation’s largest and longest running open-mic poetry venues. Although Rebecca is still that reserved, soft-spoken young lady, her poetry is heard “loud and clear” by audiences who have learned to appreciate her subtle, yet powerful messages. Whether it is hosting, performing, or producing, Rebecca Dupas continues to spread a powerful message. Warm Wednesdays is proud to feature one of Baltimore’s most established and talented female spoken word artists: REBECCA DUPAS. A tasteful mix of social conciseness, sensuality, wit and humor, Rebecca is a brilliant wordsmith and captivating performer.


Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

July 20 Warm Wednesdays Feat. Rainmaker / DJ Harvey Dent B-Day Bash / Kindred Listening Party

If you don’t know the “Rain Maker” – the talented man who has the ability to bring out the real of poetry; who inspires and creates enlightenment; whose words creep inside your mind and play peek-a-boo with your psyche. If you don’t know “Rain Maker” – the man who spit “…Silence is Louder than Screams!” – you betta’ act like you know! Get inside the mind of Peter “Rain Maker” Seaton and see for yourself why this poets reign(pun intended) is not letting up any time soon. Showcase your talent every wednesday at The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

JULY 13 Warm Wednesdays: Shyster

Nominated for the 2007 Philly Hip-Hop Awards Best Poet and for the 2007 Alternative Soul Awards in Best Poet category and Best Spoken Word CD for "Mrs. Betty's Son: The Final Call." I have been blessed many times over since beginning my venture into word art, doing venues and shows from New York to New Jersey, Philly, Delaware to Maryland/D.C. area, meeting and making friends and family out of people I have come in contact with. But I felt I was becoming drained from being inside the open-mics, reciting words of empowerment and social commentary and not being able to get to the people that need to hear it the most. Yet again, God opened more doors for me, inspired me to do community outreach with my word art, giving me access to schools, church events, youth shelters, prisons and youth summits where 90% of the time I was able to give the children something to feel and think about.... Shyster aka Mrs. Betty's Son (after his mother died in 2004 he promised her he would use her name on everything he recorded to keep her memory alive) Co-hosts, Jus Words, every Thursday 9pm-1am at Dowlings Palace, 1310 N. Broad Street in Philly, PA. He is also a member of Poetry-In-Motion and The Master Griot Project[tm]. Showcase your talent every wednesday at The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

JUNE 29 Warm Wednesdays: Droopy the Broke Baller

Hip hop artist, High school teacher, Slam poet, Garbage Pail Kid collector, Award-winning filmmaker, Transformers movie discrepancy pointer outer. Much could be said about Drew Anderson, aka Droopy the Broke Baller, but if it ain't good, it probably ain't true. This wily rascal and two-time DC/Baltimore National Slam Team member is wanted in 0.5 states, unarmed, and minimally dangerous. He will humor you with his unique style of poetry. He is truly gifted with words and his comedic approach to spoken word. Showcase your talent every wednesday at The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

JUNE 22 Warm Wednesdays: Featuring Perry "Vision" Divirgilio & DJ Franchise B-Day Bash!

Perry “Vision” DiVirgilio, the 6′7” North Philadelphia native, is far from quiet, best known for his melodic delivery, and witty word play. Vision is a chameleon. Off stage, the urban griot is approachable, and light natured. In the community, he focuses on the next generation volunteering time with the youth. On stage, he’s intense, focusing on what he feels people need to hear. He’s not much concerned with what people want to hear and takes pride in bringing un-touched issues to the forefront. He’s organized a national spoken word college tour. Vision has shared billings and stages with Saul Williams, The Last Poets, Sonia Sanchez, Ursula Rucker, Tank, Joe, KRS-1 and Doug E. Fresh. Affiliations: Spoken Soul 215, Quiet Rage, Master Griot Project, Spoken Soul 215, Philadelphia Youth Poetry Team (mentor) Notable Performances: 2007 National Black Expo (NYC), 2005-2009 Odunde African Festivavl, 2007 Unity Day, 2006 2007 Caribbean Festival, 2005-2008 International Art Expo Awards: 2007 Alternative Soul (Best Spoken Word Performer), 2005 National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Award (nominated – Best Spoken Word Performer) Tours: Philly Spoken Soul Tour, Taalam Acey’s Heat Tour, Sweet Verse Poetry Tour, Verizon National History in the Making tour (as Master Griot Project artist) Periodical Features: Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philadelphia Weekly, Philadelphia City Paper, Washington Post Showcase your talent every wednesday at The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

JUNE 8 Warm Wednesdays: Shelly "She Seven" Bell

Regret Nothing | Write Everything™ is the mantra echoing behind the wisdom of Author, Computer Scientist, Educator, & Performance Poet, Shelly "She Seven" Bell. She has been nominated for Community Oriented Poet in the National Underground Spoken Word Awards (NUSPA) (2011), for Best Poet/Spoken Word Artist in the DMV (2011), and Poet of the Year in the Baltimore, MD (2010). Shelly has featured as a spoken word artist in two stage plays, co-hosted/featured at Busboys and Poets, performed at George Washington University, University of MD Eastern Shore and a host of other venues around the country. As the director of Seven City Art Society her focus is poetry, people, and purpose.She is a dreamer who is passionate about bringing her imagination to life. Shelly Bell believes that purpose is as irresistible as laughter, passion is as bright as the north star, imagination is the foundation of greatness. MORE ABOUT I AM SHELLY BELL Shelly "She Seven" Bell is the director of Seven City Art Society, LLC. MISSION Seven City Art Society, LLC (SCAS) is a member's organization focused on fostering human interactions using art and technology. POETRY SCAS is certified by the state of Virginia to offer multimedia services focused on increasing literacy amongst adults and children using performance poetry events, plays, and various workshops. People SCAS realizes that human interaction is the base of all things. It’s the reason we buy or buy into certain illusions. Technology often gets blamed for decreasing personal connections. One of our goals is to equip the community with tools that use technology as an extension of human interaction vs. a threat. Purpose SCAS is directed by Shelly Bell, a Computer Scientist, Educator, and Performance Poet whose passion for community combined with analytical thinking creates her a unique experience for all who come into contact with her. Shelly created SCAS over 4 years ago in her heart and the spirit to join as many people as she can just off of the draw of interacting with others alone. Showcase your talent every wednesday at The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

June 2 Warm Wednesdays: OPEN-MIC

Showcase your talent every wednesday at The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

May 18 Warm Wednesdays: Mosaic & Memorial to Mike Phoenix

Writing Inspirations: John Lennon, Tupac Shakur, W.E.B. Dubois, Langstons Hughes Poetry is what I am, it's how i move; not just what i do. Writing is a refuge. Poetry is as much purging for me as it is art and expression. I intentionally leave nothing to the imagination because I never know who I might help by exposing myself completely through poetry. My greatest inspirations are simply life itself, love, and the human condition. ------- Warm Wednesdays The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

April 20 Warm Wednesdays: Komplex & Mint Condition Listening Party!!

‎Warm Wednesday feat. Komplex and Mint Condition Listening Party... FREE Mint Condition CD give-aways from Gypsy Soul. Events starting at 8pm! Warm Wednesdays TShirts on Sale! Kom Plex CD's on sale... See you tonight! Warm Wednesdays The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)

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April 13 Warm Wednesdays: Marc Marcel!

Marc Marcel, one of the world's most prolific and recognized Spoken Word Artist of our generation, born and raised in Baltimore MD, and diagnosed with Dyslexia at the age of 10, has far exceeded the boundaries brought on by his early disability. Not only does he travel the world performing Spoken Word, but he is also a published Novelist, Producer and Public Speaker. Marc, a Novelist at heart, started writing poetry in 2000, Atlanta GA, several months after completing the first draft of his first published novel, ‘Saint Thomas,’ in efforts to place a poem at the end of the book that would give the same overall message. Little did he know at the time that he would turn poetry on the Page, into one of the rawest art forms witnessed on Stage. After publishing his first novel, he then published his first book of poetry, ‘Unchained,’ and since has released 15 Spoken Word CDs. Performing in over 150 American Cities and 4 Countries, he has also showcased, performed and/or held workshops for over 50 Universities, with Harvard, Yale, Morehouse and the University of Florida just a few to name. Having made 5 National Television appearances, including Lyrics Café, No Reservations, and a skit for The Jimmy Kimmel Show, he has also graced the stages of many legendary venues, the Smithsonian in Washington DC for the 2009 Presidential Inaugural Peace Ball for President Obama, as well as performing for Scion Night at Knots Scary Farm, in front of 12,000 people. Regularly featured in magazines, while making appearances on a number of countless radio stations across the country whether as a guest or having his work played on the air, he still finds time to stay current with his art. Through his performances he captures the emotions and feelings of several issues including politics, love, spirituality, self-revelation and the everyday struggles of life. Candid, thought-provoking, revealing, clever and honest are just a few descriptions of Marc’s work. Marc works just as hard off of the stage as he does on it. Throughout his career, he has written thousands of unreleased poems, several unreleased novels and has produced hundreds of underground tracks. Marcel lives as if his next second is the most important moment he has, and his devotion to his Art is reflected in his great body of work. He is Spoken Word, at its rawest, highest level of performance! ------- Warm Wednesdays The Largest, Longest Running Open Mic Poetry Venue in the Nation! Hosted by Walter Maxfield Jones Doors Open at 8:30 PM LADIES FREE before 9:00 PM 2 for 1 Drinks until 9:30 PM $5 before 10:00 PM $10 after 10:00 PM After Party with DJ Harvey Dent and DJ Franchise on the 1's and 2's www.whatwaltcando.com 301-728-3451 (sponsorship opportunities are available)