Court Win on Right to Strike
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Lip Service
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Caffe Grande Slam, Dudley
April 25 @ 19:30 - 22:00
Venue: Caffe Grande at the Albionn, 15 Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NS Janine will be the feature poet at this mini-slam at the Caffe Grande in Dudley, in the West Midlands. Come along and hear her perform verse from her … Read more
Venue: Caffe Grande at the Albionn, 15 Stone Street, Dudley, DY1 1NS
Janine will be the feature poet at this mini-slam at the Caffe Grande in Dudley, in the West Midlands. Come along and hear her perform verse from her most recent book, Amplify, which will be available to buy.
The event has been running for seven years, and takes place on the last Thursday of every month (except December), with a feature poet and the opportunity for other poets to take the mic in the slam.
Food and drink are available at the venue.
More information on the Caffe Grande Slam Facebook page.