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Sunday, September 15, 2013
PAST: POETRY: Two Time DC Grand Slam Champion and Award Winning Slam Poet Pages D. Matam celebrates the release of his new book "The Heart of a Comet" at Busboys and Poets 14th & V on MON, Sept 15th from 9:00pm - 11:00pm, All ages, $5 online, $10 at the door
Award Winning slam poet Pages Matam (2 time DC Grand Slam Champion, 2013 Southern Fried Champion) celebrates the release of his new book of poetry, "The Heart of a Comet" along with special invited guest poets G. Yamazawa, Drew Law, B. Sharise Moore, Karega Bailey, Rasheed Copeland, Two Deep and Sarah Browning along with comedian Rallo Boykins. The event will also include a book signing, with copies of the book available for purchase, and a talk back. Food and drinks available for purchase.
"Pages Matam is a multidimensional creative writing and performance artist, residing in the D.C. metropolitan area, but originally from Cameroon, Africa. He is a Write Bloody author, educator, playwright, host, event organizer, Award Winning slam poet (2 time DC Grand Slam Champion, 2013 Southern Fried Champion) along with his greatest accomplishment, being a father. A proud gummy bear elitist, bowtie enthusiast, professional hugger and anime fanatic, be prepared to be taken on a journey of cultural and personal discovery unapologetic in its silly, yet visceral and beautifully honest in its storytelling."
Busboys and Poets
14th & V St, NW
Metro: U St or take the Woodley-McPherson Circulator bus that also runs along 14th St right to U St.
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