Showing posts with label Suddenly. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Suddenly. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Suddenly: Come and Gone

Due to recent events Suddenly is now, once again on indefinite hiatus. Thanks to all who've joined in the most recent incarnation. Keep writing and wondering... :o)

Also, be encouraged to support the many open mics in and around Long Beach.

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Poetry and Music - The Infinite - November 7th


On the first Sunday in October, in recognition of GLOBAL and National Arts Month, Jessica Irving, Autumn Brown, Ayo (Eye O), Liz, Dia Bey and Moor Love aligned artistic forces at The Infinite Yoga Studio where they kicked off the return of Suddenly.

The open-mic and arts trader event hosted by MsTmusze (Misty Muse) was well received and spiritually uplifting for the small and powerful group of women that attended. Each participated in rotating rounds of individually sharing poetry and song. There was also a moving group performance of an invigorating choral song titled Best of The Lioness. The topic of the night mirrored the illuminated heart beautifully painted on the wall which served as a welcoming backdrop for one long time writer, first time performer who felt comfortable enough to debut her poetry aloud.

Going forward, venue host MsT is anticipating these women's return and increased participation of poets, singers, vendors and art seeking audiences living in and near Long Beach.

Tips for those planning to come out are:

Early Arrival Recommended
Take Public Transportation or Carpool
Parking is in the Walmart Lot Across The Street
All Donations Benefit The Infinite Yoga Studio
Open-Mic List Opens at 5:30pm

Additionally, for those contemplating sharing their work. Know who you are. For some, writing is a very personal process that is kept to oneself. For others, those who have any inkling {no matter how small} to share their work, writing is very much about being a path through which messages are destined for those who will hear.

Suddenly is an open space.

The next event is on November 7th.

Til then and always,

Be well on your journey.

Friday, April 2, 2010

Prince - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday April 4th

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Kicking off National Poetry Month, Suddenly pays tribute to Prince, the lyric poet responsible for When Doves Cry, Controversy and "women, not girls, they rule my world, I said they rule my world."

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Suddenly
Sundays, 3pm
Poetry, Art & Soul Music
Open Mic
Exhibit A
517 Pine Avenue (2 hour free parking across the street)
Long Beach, Ca 90801
562.786.7817
In other news... (click text below for more info).


Friday, March 19, 2010

Bobbi - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday March 21

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We are still celebrating Women's History Month with The 7th edition of Suddenly paying tribute to soul flautist Ms. Bobbi Humphrey.

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Suddenly
Sundays, 3pm
Poetry, Art & Soul Music
Open Mic
Exhibit A
517 Pine Avenue (2 hour free parking across the street)
Long Beach, Ca 90801
562.786.7817
In other news... (click text below for more info).


Friday, March 5, 2010

Construction - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday March 7th


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Happy Women's History Month! The 5th edition of Suddenly will welcome author and not to be missed spoken word artist Charlene E. Hustle Diva Green who will share her hot off the lips work called Self-Construction. Our soul music tribute will be in honor of Ms. Gloria Gaynor

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Suddenly
Sundays, 3pm
Poetry, Art & Soul Music
Open Mic
Exhibit A
517 Pine Avenue (2 hour free parking across the street)
Long Beach, Ca 90801
562.786.7817
In other news... (click text below for more info).

Mimosas? Sunday? (Before the show...)


Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Women - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday - Feb 28th

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The 4th edition of Suddenly will pay a pre-Women's History Month tribute Ms. Etta James. Yes the same one whose life was portrayed in the film Cadillac Records. Yes the same one who said she'll whoop Beyonce's ass for singing her song at Barack Obama's inauguration.

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Suddenly
Sundays, 3pm
Poetry, Art & Soul Music
Open Mic
Exhibit A
517 Pine Avenue (2 hour free parking across the street)
Long Beach, Ca 90801
562.786.7817
In other news... (click text below for more info).











Thursday, February 18, 2010

Rare - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday - Feb 21st


On the 14th we gave it up for the Hot 8 Brass Band. This week we celebrate the man who taught us how to give it up.

Suddenly will pay tribute to the life, work and living legacy of Marvin Gaye shown above in this rare interview with Marvin Gay Sr. before the fatal conflict between the two.

Poets, musicians and open minded audiences are encouraged to attend.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Super - Spoken Word - Soul Music - Sunday - Feb 7th



Welcome Super Bowl Fans, poets and musicians to the 2nd edition of Suddenly. Today's soul artist tribute is to Gil Scott Heron.

Suddenly
Sundays, 3pm
Poetry, Art & Soul Music
Exhibit A
517 Pine Avenue
Long Beach, Ca 90801
suddenly562@gmail.com
562.786.7817