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JERSEY CITY - Mocha Mic with Millie – National Poetry Month Celebration!

  • 23 Lex Venues & Events | 546 West Side Avenue Jersey City, NJ, 07304 United States (map)

Poetry is not only dream and vision; it is the skeleton architecture of our lives." – Audre Lorde

This sentiment will resonate deeply this April at  Mocha Mic with Millie  as we commemorate National Poetry Month!  Join us Thursday, April 17th, from 6:00–9:30 PM as we celebrate the power of poetry with three phenomenal poets who are ready to set the mic on !

 Featured Poets 

 Jenny Pisani – A multidisciplinary artist and educator from Staten Island, NY, who always returns to pray at the temple of poetry. 

 Italy Ja’rae Lee – A 19-year-old award-winning actress & poet from Elizabeth, NJ. The 2022 NJ State Poetry Out Loud Champion, she advocates for arts education, social justice & healing through poetry. 

 I. Buenaventura (Patrick) – A NJ-based poet, martial artist & activist. Their poetry and self-defense work amplify LGBTQ+ rights, and their book Your Body is Your Weapon earned recognition in the Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards. 

 Event Details 

 Date: Thursday, April 17th, 2025

 Location: 123 Lex Venues & Events | 546 West Side Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07304 (Entrance on Lexington Ave)

 Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM  | Show starts at 6:30 PM 

 Videography & Photography by Expressions by MowZus

 Tickets:  $15 (performers) |  $20 (attendees)

 Secure your spot now: Eventbrite Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mocha-mic-with-millie-celebrating-national-poetry-month-april-17th-2025-tickets-1302649342249

 Food & Drinks: BYOB!  Non-alcoholic drinks available from @frostbitejc  Plus, delicious food specials & exclusive Mocha Mic with Millie merch 

 Inquiries & Open Mic Sign-ups: Email  mochamicwithmillie@gmail.com or DM @mochamicwithmillie on Instagram  Please find the flyer attached. 

 The tribe of scribes and good vibes is gathering for a night of artistry, connection & community. Let’s share, celebrate & experience the magic of poetry together!  I can’t wait to hold space with you all then!

Warm regards,

THEME: OPEN MIC / FEATURES
HOST: Millicent Ansah
FEATURES: JENNY PISANI, ITALY JAFRAE LEE, & I. BUENAVENTURA
PRICE: Tickets:  $15 (performers) |  $20 (attendees)
CONTACT:  Inquiries & Open Mic Sign-ups: Email  mochamicwithmillie@gmail.com or DM @mochamicwithmillie on Instagram

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