On the heels of this upcoming election, here's your chance to Let It OUT and SOUND OFF!
SOUND OFF! is a virtual open mic hosted by the legendary poet and activist C. Thomas! This is a safe space where participants are encouraged to express themselves.
Interested in performing? Email creativesuitland@gmail.com with the subject 'SOUND OFF' to be added to the list
Featuring: KIM B. MILLER
This is a DONATION-based ticketed event. Donate what you can and support local artistry! ($1+)
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Open Mic Rules
1. 5 minutes: As soon your mouth opens, your 5 minutes have begun.
2. Respect the Space: This is a safe space and will be treated as such. The open mic is church for many of us and It takes a lot of courage to share while fighting a war of nerves to share parts of our lives with others. We don’t know each other’s struggles, but we respect one another.
3. What you won’t do: Straight to the point, no racism, no disrespect against ANYONES sexuality, no misogyny, no BS!
4. Watch your mouth: Yes, cursing is allowed but only in context of the poem!
5. Bye Felicia! Not following any of these rules will get you kicked out and banned from future open mics, so play nicely. We all here for a reason, let’s have fun, let’s enjoy this space and the art we are about to witness.
About The Host!
C. Thomas proves to be no stranger to the world of arts. Beginning his career as a serial open mic attendee in 2004, he has been afforded opportunities to showcase his raw talent to the masses.
Named a Pioneer of Poetry by NUSPA (National Underground Spoken Word Poetry Awards) in 2015, C. Thomas has stunned audiences at Studio 2001 Art Gallery, Busboys and Poets, Angelina College, Howard University, Prince George's Community College, Thomas Jefferson University, Old Dominion University, Eleanor Roosevelt High School, Glen Forest Elementary School, Carlos Rosario International Charter School, and Journey of Faith United Methodist Church.
His work has appeared in Swerv Magazine, Reflections: Prince Georges Community College Fine Arts Magazine, Stoked Words: An Anthology of Queer Poetry from The Capturing Fire Slam and Summit, and Imagoes: A Queer Anthology along with several of his own publications: Moodz’ Ring, Voices Carry, Coloring Outside The Lines, and Bernard’s Bedroom.
About Our Feature
KIM B. MILLER
Kim is a native New Yorker, born in Brooklyn. Her family later moved to Long Island, NY. Kim went to college at Rochester Institute of Technology where she graduated with a BS in Business Administration. In 2017 she got an AAS in Information Technology at Northern Virginia Community College. She remained in NY until moving to the DMV area. She is married and has 4 children: 2 added to her heart through marriage and 2 she had in a previous marriage. She has two siblings: a sister and a brother. Her brother is deceased.