ART/WNY Gears Up for 8th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration

Mardi Gras is nearly here and ART/WNY is gearing up for the 8th annual Mardi Gras Celebration with a new twist in the evening's entertainment. This celebration brings"Mardi Gras Poetry Showcase" which will feature regional urban poets 10k, Ben Brindise, Jimmie Byrd, Bo Brooks, Team Finks, Dana Ingerbreston, Danielle Johnson, Lazyrus, Solomon and Brandon Williamson as all bring their writing talent to an evening of gumbo, good times a rollin', beads a flyin', rice & beans and one set of the soul-funk rock sounds featuring members of Child of Folly.

This talented group of urban poetry slammers perform throughout the WNY region and beyond. Their contemporary writing style cuts through the stale and overly pretentious poetry and prose found in English 101 "Appreciation for Poetry" textbooks with each poet bringing their works to life by being in the moment of each word that is spoken. This combination of dramtic spoken word and raw passion mixed with an unique environment these poets create make for a perfect relationship between poetry and theater and make for a perfect night celebrating the spirit of Mardi Gras.

Laissez les bon temp roulez at Bittner Hall on February 13th with doors opening at 7 pm with the showcase portion of the evening beginning at 8 pm. The price is $25 which includes a choice between a bowl of turkey gumbo file or spicy rice & beans.

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For more information on the event please visit http://www.artofwny.org or call the ART/WNY box-office at 634-1102 (9 am to 4 pm, Mon to Fri). To order online tickets, please visit http://artmardigras2015.bpt.me (service charge added).

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