The Family Dinner returns! Artists and Caterer TBA

Location: RCU Alumni Center (250 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)

Host: La Shaun phoenix Moore

RCU Alumni Center

At 20 Front Street in Lake Orion.

The fight for unity rages on. Musicians, poets, storytellers and more, sharing one stage and one mission. It's Everybody vs Hate. Come join the battle for love and unity!

Location: RCU Alumni Center (250 W Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307)

Host: La Shaun phoenix Moore

RCU Alumni Center

At 20 Front Street in Lake Orion.

In the Auditorium at Rochester University.

SLAM Live returns to Lake Orion with Poetry vs. Monologues! Poets and actors will compete in three lightning rounds of timed and thematic performances. Audiences should be prepared for an unforgettable evening of bold and energetic artistry in this fun competition.

Who will emerge the victorious $500 winner?

Hosted by La Shaun phoenix Moore

At 20 Front Street in Lake Orion.

Join us for an evening of great live entertainment as we continue our support of Metro Detroit artists during the pandemic.

This month's features are Dimonique Boyd and Charlie B. Keyz.

Dimonique Boyd is a Christian, Poet, Author, Editor, and a Tee Tee. She is a Confessional Poet, writing about her very human experience with love, pain, religion, sex, and everything in between. In everything she does, her goal is to be Love.

Recording artist Charlie B. Keyz is an award winning vocalist, musician, and song writer Native to Detroit. He has a very unique sound infusing his love for Indie Soul, R&B, and also alternative rock music. Charlie is no stranger to emotion and create music that makes you think and feel every note.

This event is a FREE digital event. But, please consider supporting our artists via CashApp!

Live on our YouTube & Facebook pages!

Join us for an evening of great live entertainment as we continue our support of Metro Detroit artists during the pandemic.

This month's features are Arrie Lane and Bicq.

Arrie Lane is a mother, poet, actress, writer & director born an raised in Detroit,MI. She a presently a Finalist in the Motown Mic: the Spoken Word Competition on April 29,2021. She believes art heals and breaks down barriers. It is a creatives oxygen and greatest healing tool.

Bicq is a San Diego based songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. When he’s not hiking or hitting the beach, bicq is tucked away in his bedroom studio cooking up new lofi beats or indie acoustic tunes.

This event is a FREE digital event. But, please consider supporting our artists via CashApp!

Live on our YouTube & Facebook pages!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

Live on our YouTube & Facebook!

February lineup: This month's features are Dr Traci Currie & Johnyce.

Traci is a hummingbird who dabbles in different art forms. She currently focuses her energy in writing. She runs a youth arts program in Delaware.

Johnyce was born on and raised on the Westside of Detroit MI. She started singing at just 2 years old and discovered her love and passion for music at the young age of 7 years old. Her musical inspirations include Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Jasmine Sullivan, and Beyoncé of course. Johnyce has performed on many stages and has opened for many great names such as The Jackson’s, Dru Hill, Eric Benet, Morris Day, Avery Sunshine, Vivian Green, and Maimouna Youssef (MuMu Fresh). Her latest project Stupid Girl EP is available everywhere for streaming and purchasing!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

Live on our YouTube & Facebook!

February lineup: This month's features are Kenny Watson and PEACE.

Kenny Watson, a Motor City native, is carved out of musical excellence and is equipped with the message of love for one's self and community .

He humbly garnishes the versatility of refined vocals that span across the genres of R&B, Jazz, Classical and Pop.

PEACE has been writing poetry since the age of 10, evolving to conscious rap, slam poetry and music. She is a two-time Recording Artist, two-time Grand Slam Champion, Rust Belt team finalist and NPSi group finalist who continues to move crowds with her energetic wordplay.

Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

June 13th lineup:

Introducing The 2020 Performance Troupe! Comprised of Tianna, Katja, Symone and Jae'lah, these four artists are developing their writing, performance and community-building skills through InsideOut Literary Arts.

Every Saturday night in May, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

June 6th lineup:

Poetry by Cam Underdown

Monologues by Daneil DeRey

Every Saturday night in May, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

May 30th lineup:

Poetry by Lukcy Lefty

Music by Arthur Harvey

Play it back:

Every Saturday night in May, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

May 23rd lineup:

Poetry by Elizabeth Whittaker-Walker

Music by Jynn Cole

Play it back:

Every Saturday night in May, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

May 16th lineup:

Poetry by Jassmine Parks

Music by Trey Simon

Every Saturday night in May, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

May 9th lineup:

Poetry by Justin Rogers

Music by Bryce Pinchum

Every Saturday night in May, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

May 2nd lineup:

Poetry by Sam Franjione

Music by Aaron Jones

Every Saturday night in April, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

April 25th lineup:

Poetry by Molly Pershin Raynor

Music by Thornetta Davis

Every Saturday night in April, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

April 18th lineup:

Poetry by Brittany Rogers

Music by Johnyce

Every Saturday night in April, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

April 11th lineup:

Music by Kenny Watson

Poetry by Suma Rosen

Every Saturday night in April, Live on @endprejudice Instagram!

We may be apart but we are still building bridges. Break down the walls from your couch. Watch great art and support great local artists.

April 4th lineup:

Music by Sungmok Park

Poetry by Ben Will

Poetry Vs. Monologues makes its way to Rochester College!

Free entry for Students

$5 entry for public (tickets sold at the door)

In the Auditorium at Rochester University.

Competition Format

9 Participants Comprised of:

4 Poets

1 Actors

1 Wild Card

Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize:  $300

One (1) Consolation Prize for Favorite Actor who doesn’t win Grand Prize: $50

One (1) Consolation Prize for Favorite Poet who doesn’t win Grand Prize: $50

Judging:

Participants will be judged by 5 judges.

Participants will have a limited amount of time to present their work. The judges will then score the piece anywhere from 0.0 to 10.0, evaluating such qualities as performance, content, and originality. The high and low scores of each performance are tossed, and the middle three are added giving the performer their score. Points are deducted for violating the time limit. Top scorers advance to the next round.  Each round will be judged on a clean slate.  There will be no cumulative scoring.

Round 1: Three minute piece.  9 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue on any topic within the 3 minute time frame.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will result in a time deduction. Top 7 performers will advance to Round 2.

Round 2:  Two minute themed piece.  7 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue within the 2 minute time frame that will cover a pre-selected theme that they will be aware of in advance.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will result in a time deduction.  Top 5 performers will advance to the Final Round.

Round 3: Death Match 1 minute piece. 5 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue on any topic within the 1 minute time frame.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will.  One Grand Prize Winner will claim the $500 prize.

Consolation Prizes:  The non-winning poets will be called to the stage and presented to the audience holding numbers.  Audience will text or write one silent vote for their preferred artist.  Poet with the most votes will win a consolation prize. The process will be repeated for the non-winning actors.

SLAM + Sidewalk Detroit + Hardcore Detroit presents Jit vs. House!

Featuring:

Brian “Footwork” Green

Haleem “Strigz” Rasul

DJ J Shaw

And more!

Jit vs House is a Hardcore Detroit and Brian "Footwork" Green event production aimed to highlight two intricate street dance forms along with their respective musical genres of House and Techno, through selective competitive interaction, set within a party vibe atmosphere. House dance a NY based dance style has secured a firm international footprint boasting many current world-class events such as Juste Debout held in Paris and House Dance Forever in Amsterdam. The Jit, has a rich history and is considered Detroit's staple dance form that continues to evolve. These two cultural forms share a similar electronic musical past and movement that complements an exciting artistic exchange.

At the Artist Village Detroit.

Competition Format

8 Participants Comprised of:

4 Jitters

4 House Dancers

Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize:  $500 for winning crew (one breaker, one tricker)

One (1) Consolation Prize: $200 for second-place crew (one breaker, one tricker)

Judging:

Participants will be judged by 3 judges (one jitter, one hosue dancer and one combo)

Format:

Round 1: Separate battles.  

Jitting battle: Two 1x1 battles, randomly pairing dancers. Two rounds each with a 30 second limit. Judged by jitting judge.

House Dance battle: Two 1x1 battles, randomly pairing dancers. Two rounds each with a 30 second limit. Judged by breaking judge.

Final:  Crew battle.  The remaining 2 jittiers and house dancers will be randomly paired into 2 crews with 1 jitter and 1 house dancer each. Each crew will have 4 rounds of 30 seconds limits, in the following order (jit round, house round, jit round, house round). The jitting judge will select the best jitter, the house judge will select the best house dancer, and the combo judge will select the best crew.

The debut SLAM Live format returns to Lake Orion!

Co-hosted by La Shaun phoenix Moore & Cam Underdown.

At 20 Front Street in Lake Orion.

Competition Format

13 Participants Comprised of:

6 Poets

6 Actors

1 Wild Card

Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize:  $500

One (1) Consolation Prize for Favorite Actor who doesn’t win Grand Prize: $100

One (1) Consolation Prize for Favorite Poet who doesn’t win Grand Prize: $100

Judging:

Participants will be judged by 4 “celebrity” judges and 1 randomly picked audience member. Host will pick one random judge from the audience who isn’t affiliated with any participating artists.

Participants will have a limited amount of time to present their work. The judges will then score the piece anywhere from 0.0 to 10.0, evaluating such qualities as performance, content, and originality. The high and low scores of each performance are tossed, and the middle three are added giving the performer their score. Points are deducted for violating the time limit. Top scorers advance to the next round.  Each round will be judged on a clean slate.  There will be no cumulative scoring.

Round 1: Three minute piece.  13 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue on any topic within the 3 minute time frame.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will result in a time deduction. Top 7 performers will advance to Round 2.

Round 2:  Two minute themed piece.  7 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue within the 2 minute time frame that will cover a pre-selected theme that they will be aware of in advance.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will result in a time deduction.  Top 5 performers will advance to the Final Round.

Round 3: Death Match 1 minute piece. 5 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue on any topic within the 1 minute time frame.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will.  One Grand Prize Winner will claim the $500 prize.

Consolation Prizes:  The non-winning poets will be called to the stage and presented to the audience holding numbers.  Audience will text or write one silent vote for their preferred artist.  Poet with the most votes will win a consolation prize. The process will be repeated for the non-winning actors.

SLAM Live collides two of the most thrilling art forms today.

Entry

$12 at the door

Free for kids 5 & under

Featuring

Music by DJ Shane T

Judged by Ma-ma’ (Hardcore Detroit, Venus Fly), Jahaad Herrera (Team EH) and Sungmok Park

Hosted by H. Cabral.

Featured Breakers: Mehdi “Golden Boy” Arshed, Tabor, Yo-Yo

Featured Trickers: Brandon Schwerin, more tba

At the Durfee Innovation Society in Detroit.

Thank you to our sponsors!

Competition Format

16 Participants Comprised of:

8 Breakers (4 pre-Invited, 4 selected during event’s open cyphers)

8 Trickers (4 pre-Invited, 4 selected during event’s open session)

Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize:  $500 for winning crew (one breaker, one tricker)

One (1) Consolation Prize: $200 for second-place crew (one breaker, one tricker)

Judging:

Participants will be judged by 3 judges (one breaker, one tricker and one breaker+tricker)

Format:

Prelims (3:30pm-4:30pm): one hours of open cyphers and session. Secret judges will observe and select the 4 best trickers and 4 best breakers. The space will be set up with mats for the trickers and a hardwood gym floor open space for the breakers.

Round 1: Separate battles.  

Tricking battle: Four 1x1 battles, randomly pairing 1 pre-invited tricker versus 1 session-selected tricker. Two rounds each with a 30 second limit. Judged by tricking judges.

Breaking battle: Four 1x1 battles, randomly pairing 1 pre-invited breaker versus 1 cypher-selected breaker. Two rounds each with a 30 second limit. Judged by breaking judges.

Round 2:  Crew battle.  The remaining 4 trickers and breakers will be randomly paired into 4 crew with 1 tricker and 1 breaker each. The crews will face-off randomly (2 battles). Each crew will have 4 rounds of 30 seconds limits, in the following order (tricker round, breaker round, breaker round, tricker round). The tricker judge will select the best tricker, the breaker judge will select the best breaker, and the combo judge will select the best crew.

Final:  Crew battle.  The remaining 2 crews will face off with the same format as Round 2..

We are kicking off the very first SLAM Live with an afternoon of bold performances and fun competition. Thirteen performers. Poets versus Actors. One champion.

The winner will take home $500!

Co-hosted by La Shaun phoenix Moore & Cam Underdown.

At 20 Front Street in Lake Orion.

Competition Format

13 Participants Comprised of:

6 Poets

6 Actors

1 Wild Card

Prizes:

One (1) Grand Prize:  $500

One (1) Consolation Prize for Favorite Actor who doesn’t win Grand Prize: $100

One (1) Consolation Prize for Favorite Poet who doesn’t win Grand Prize: $100

Judging:

Participants will be judged by 4 “celebrity” judges and 1 randomly picked audience member. Host will pick one random judge from the audience who isn’t affiliated with any participating artists.

Participants will have a limited amount of time to present their work. The judges will then score the piece anywhere from 0.0 to 10.0, evaluating such qualities as performance, content, and originality. The high and low scores of each performance are tossed, and the middle three are added giving the performer their score. Points are deducted for violating the time limit. Top scorers advance to the next round.  Each round will be judged on a clean slate.  There will be no cumulative scoring.

Round 1: Three minute piece.  13 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue on any topic within the 3 minute time frame.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will result in a time deduction. Top 7 performers will advance to Round 2.

Round 2:  Two minute themed piece.  7 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue within the 2 minute time frame that will cover a pre-selected theme that they will be aware of in advance.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will result in a time deduction.  Top 5 performers will advance to the Final Round.

Round 3: Death Match 1 minute piece. 5 Participants will perform an original poem or monologue on any topic within the 1 minute time frame.  A ten second grace period will be allowed. Anything after the ten second grace period will.  One Grand Prize Winner will claim the $500 prize.

Consolation Prizes:  The non-winning poets will be called to the stage and presented to the audience holding numbers.  Audience will text or write one silent vote for their preferred artist.  Poet with the most votes will win a consolation prize. The process will be repeated for the non-winning actors.