From Jared Paul:
Nationally acclaimed visual artist, one AS220’s original manifesto Architects, and long time Artistic Director, Umberto Crenca will perform live spoken word and music with his band Gillen Street THIS Thursday, October 4th at AS220!!
Bert wears many hat’s and many coats in this community, and he’s been many things to many people; mentor, facilitator, teacher, friend, listener, leader, buddy to watch red sox games with, program co-ordinator, keeper of ideals, maintainer of safe spaces, youth court advocate, builder of budgets, presenter of ideas, historian, director, and city council person. His work for progressive ideals, art, and working class issues in Providence over the past 3 decades is practically immeasurable.
THIS IS HIS FIRST TIME EVER FEATURING AT THE PROVIDENCE POETRY SLAM AND IT IS OUR DISTINCT HONOR, BLESSING, AND PLEASURE TO HAVE HIM!!
*THERE WILL BE NO SLAM AT THIS SHOW!!
*Open Mic list will be available by the Bar at 7:30pm
*DOORS WILL OPEN AT 8PM SHARP
*Open Mic starts shortly thereafter
*Short break after open mic
*BERT’S FEATURE IS THE MAIN EVENT OF THE EVENING!!
*ADMISSION: $4 + suggested $1 or $2 donation.