Prepare for the best kind of Festival experience: a room buzzing with artist-generated energy and inspired young minds.
Date/Time: Oct 19 2016, 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Vancouver, Granville Island StageAge: Grad
Cost: $17.00
Emilee Nimetz, Aaron Simm, Roberto Ascalon
New York City-born Roberto Ascalon, who teaches young people in Seattle now, ties together different cultures and communities by performing poetry about everything from racism and first kisses to family and Spam. Arts educator, performance artist, choreographer and ukulele enthusiast, Emilee Nimetz has toured her poetry across the country. She’s Vancouver’s 2014 Individual Poetry Slam Champion and a finalist in the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam in 2015. Aaron Simm is known for his sharp tongue, clever wordplay and satirical wit. He’s Victoria’s Individual Slam Champion. You’re going to have earworms after he leaves the stage this morning.
Although this event is sold out, some tickets may be available for purchase at the door.
Suitable for Grades 8-12 and adults.
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