Event

Spokenword Artist Andrea Gibson with Natalie E. Illum

Spokenword Andrea Gibson will perform poems from her recently released book "The Madness Vase". Opening for Andrea will be DC based poet Natalie E. Illum.

"Andrea Gibson is not gentle with her truths. It is this raw fearlessness that has made her a kind of rockstar of the poetry world a four time Denver Grand Champion who has headlined prestigious performance venues coast to coast with powerful readings on politics, global justice and gender issues."

Gibson's work illuminates that the personal is political with themes that deconstruct gender norms, sexuality, class, patriarchy, and white supremest capitalist culture. Gibson is the winner of the 2008 Women's World Poetry Slam, and has placed 3rd in world on two International Poetry Slam stages. Andrea's first book, published by Write Bloody Publishing, POLE DANCING TO GOSPEL HYMNS won the DIY Poetry Book of the Year and was nominated for the prestigious PUSHCART PRIZE.

Natalie E. Illum is a DC poet and performer. Her work is included in Word Warriors: 35 Women of the Spoken Word Revolution among other publications. She is a founding board member of mothertongue: DC Woman's only spokenword organization and has performed on the poetry slam circuit since 2008. She is also a member of Story League, where she showcases her autobiographical stories.

Location

The Fridge (View)
516 1/2 8th Street, SE (Rear Alley)
Washington, DC 20003
United States

Contact

Owner: The Fridge

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Q&A

Question:	What is a "small number of tickets"? I wasn't able to purchase tickets online, but I would like to see the show.
Answer:	There will be 30 tickets available for sale at the door. Those tickets are standing room only and $10 cash.