Carnival Haven's Fifth Annual National Poetry Month Open Mic Night
April is National Poetry Awareness Month!
Join us as we commemorate the art of poetry, along with other art forms, in an intimate Open Mic setting.
This event shines a unique light on the experiences and crafts of several multi-talented artists of Caribbean Heritage, while embracing those of the African diaspora and beyond. We bring our passions, our hardships, and our triumphs to the stage where we are able to connect based on something that we ALL share...emotion.
Location:
Brooklyn, NY
Location released to ticket holders
Time:
Doors Open 7 PM
7:30 PM - 11:30 PM Perfomances
For the past four years, we've gathered to let our voice ring loud (artists and audience alike), as the whole room shared in one another's sentiments. The energy has been unmatched! We can't wait to feel that again.
Carnival Haven invites you to take part in this celebration of artistry, while enjoying delicious Caribbean food and drinks.
Though it is a FREE event, we ask all guests and artists to patronize the venue and we encourage attendees to give a suggested donation of only $15 to help us continue to provide events like this one. Any donation amount is appreciated! All those who donate at least $15 towards this event will receive a complimentary raffle ticket for a special prize. **Donations above $20 receive 2 complimentary raffle tickets!** Thank you in advance for your contribution!
Donations are also welcomed for our performing artists, on the day of the event.
***Please Note: This ticket allows you entry into the event, but does not guarantee a slot to perform. Performers should sign up via our Performers should sign up via our artist registration form, opening on APRIL 7TH, to secure a spot.***
We invite all poets, spoken word artists, singers, rappers, musicians, and comedians to share your pieces with us and join in a moment that highlights our culture, shared human experiences, and our perseverance as a people. Artists of ALL backgrounds have participated in this event and we hope to preserve this unity throughout the years.
If you are interested in performing, SIGN UPS OPEN ON APRIL 7TH!
***Walk-ins and day of event sign-ups are welcomed, but it is time permitting and does not guarantee a performance slot.***
SEE BELOW to learn about some of our recurring and new performers!
Thank you in advance for your support! We're thrilled to see you all once again.
Important:
Be sure to bring your Eventbrite eTicket and ID for entry.
Early arrival is highly suggested to find nearby on-street parking!
Connect with us and stay tuned for updates @carnivalhaven on IG, FB, and Twitter!
With Love,
Manda B.
Founder
Carnival Haven
~Revel. Share. Connect.~
Meet us promptly at 7pm when doors open!
Join us for introductions and networking before performances begin. Grab your food and drinks early!
Check out some of our featured performers below!
@mandizzzle
Mandy comes from a family of Haitian storytellers and musicians. The stories and sounds from her island help her feel connected to a land she’s never been able to visit. Born and raised in New York, Mandy seeks to highlight the complexities of being from a place you’ve only known in stories and put words to the first-generation Haitian-American experience.
@ amandaluxe (Luxy)
Amanda Moore-Karim is a Brooklyn-based interdisciplinary artist specializing in wardrobe styling, art direction, creative writing and herbal fragrance. Her scope of art directly focuses on developing visually stimulating, thought-provoking, Black feminist content and the sociology of race and ethnic relations, exploring through the mediums of poetry, essays and fashion production.
After receiving a B.B.A from Howard University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Merchandising from London College of Fashion, Amanda relocated to New York City from the Chicagoland area in 2015 to discover her purpose as an artist. During her time in New York, she has been a freelance writer for Fashionista, worked in eCommerce styling for clients such as Net-A-Porter and Target, and has had the pleasure of witnessing her editorial concepts published on platforms, including Essence and Schön! Magazine.
Circa 2017, Amanda self-published an editorial magazine under the name Luxy Haus where she developed content revolving around the socio-political issues within the fashion and beauty industries, while simultaneously highlighting Black creatives within said industries.
