If you have already seen the exhibit or are seeing it for the first time, you will not want to miss the closing reception of Madonna & Child Interpreted. Along with the great interpretations by 31 incredible artists and essays by three outstanding writers the closing will host spoken word/poetry performances by five of Milwaukee's best. Soups On, 221 N. Water Street, Milwaukee, 6-10pm January 20.
In
a unique twist on Gallery Night, the Madonna and Child Interpreted Show
at the Soups On Gallery will combine visual with the spoken arts. Five
of Milwaukee’s best writers will recite from their own work in what
promises to be a powerful and often funny program of language performed
at its best.
Darlin’ Nikki Janzen (http://www.wix.com/nicolejanzen/poetry) and Mario the Poet (www.facebook.com/mariothepoet)
are poetry slam masters, and have taken Milwaukee Slam teams to
national competitions. Many of Milwaukee’s new generation of poets have
been inspired through Darlin’ Nikki’s youth writing workshops, as well
as her dazzling performances from stages to street corners. Mario has
performed at dozens of venues around Milwaukee, always leaving the
audiences with a solid impression of his sharp humor, sharp political
voice, and sharp narrative style.
Timothy Kloss and JoAnn Chang are
songwriters as well as poets, so don’t be surprised if you are treated
to some singing. Kloss has produced and emceed about 1,000 poetry
readings in Milwaukee since 1991, and both he and Chang run the
long-running and popular Poet’s Monday series at Linneman’s in
Riverwest.
David Press (http://languageliberationfront.blogspot.com/,) who writes strange one-act plays and tells even stranger, innovative stories, will host the event.
Here are three great links to give you an idea of the talent and impressions of this ambitious exhibit.
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