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SUMMARY:Wax and Words
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Tickets \n  \nIgnite The Mic and Abode Luxury Home Fragrances present\, “Wax & Words.” \nExperience the art of candle making while listening to some amazing poetry and enjoying refreshments. “Ignite The Mic” is Cenla’s #1 gathering place for artists and lovers of the arts. Join us for food\, drinks\, poetry\, and candle making. Do something different with your Sunday evening. \n“Ignite The Mic” is Central Louisiana’s #1 gathering place for artists and lovers of the arts. Ignite The Mic Alexandria is a local and privately funded creative initiative centered around unity\, inclusion\, diversity\, and healing through the arts. We believe poetry can be used to create a healthy dialogue about issues\, often deemed taboo to discuss. We strive to create an understanding and appreciation for diverse perspectives by cultivating and amplifying creative voices. The purpose of this event is to promote the creation and performance of art that engages communities and provides a platform for artistic voices to be heard uncensored. \nNew to candle making or just want to learn how to make your own candle? At this Ignite The Mic show\, we are teaming up with one of Central Louisiana’s best local business owners to help you learn the basis to candle making. You will learn what is required to have a great smelling candle and leave this session with a candle that you made. Bring your good vibes\, your friends\, or plan a date night with your special someone\, and we are going to have a great time together. \nFeatured Candle Making Instructor of the Night: Datiskila L. Wallace. Datiskila is affectionally known as Shawn or “The Candle Lady.” Datiskila is the owner and chandler of Abode Luxury Home Fragrances. Abode is an online candle store of boutique fragrances that will romance the luxury side of your home and intimate spaces. Datiskila will guide you through the fun process of candle-making. We will provide all of the tools you need to make your very own scented candle. \nPoets\, singers\, musicians\, and more: the stage is yours! Want to sign up to showcase your talent? We’d love to have you. Contact: 318.769.9903 \nPlease be advised that “colorful” language may be used during open mic portion of the show. Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. \n$25| Advance Ticket Purchase \nTicket purchase includes \n🎙poetry \n🕯 candle container \n🦋 custom label design \n🌱 custom essential oil-infused scents \n🍷 drinks \n🥑 hors d’oeuvres
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LOCATION:Pamela’s Bayou in a Bowl\, 2049 N Mall Drive\, Alexandria\, LA\, 71301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Sunday: Poetry and Zydeco
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Tickets\n  \nIgnite The Mic presents\, “Second Sunday: Poetry & Zydeco.” \nPut your dancing shoes on! Bring a date; bring a friend. Join us for food\, poetry\, and zydeco. Yes\, do it with your boots on! We are combining all of the arts for a night of amazing artistry. \n“Ignite The Mic” is Central Louisiana’s #1 gathering place for artists and lovers of the arts. Ignite The Mic Alexandria is a local and privately funded creative initiative centered around unity\, inclusion\, diversity\, and healing through the arts. We believe poetry can be used to create a healthy dialogue about issues\, often deemed taboo to discuss. We strive to create an understanding and appreciation for diverse perspectives by cultivating and amplifying creative voices. The purpose of this event is to promote the creation and performance of art that engages communities and provides a platform for artistic voices to be heard uncensored. \nPoets\, singers\, musicians\, and more: the stage is yours! Want to sign up to showcase your talent during the open mic portion of the show? Are you a local artist and want to display your art? We’d love to have you. Contact: 318.769.9903 \nFeatured Artist of the Night: Geno Delafose is a zydeco accordionist and singer. He is one of the younger generations of the genre who has created the sound known as the nouveau zydeco. His sound is deeply rooted in traditional Creole music with strong influences from Cajun music and also country and western. His father is the famous zydeco accordion player John Delafose. \nDelafose was born and raised in Eunice\, Louisiana. At the age of eight\, he joined his father’s band\, the Eunice Playboys as a rubboard player and continued to play with the band until his father’s death in 1994. He also appeared on the several of the bands recordings. He switched to the accordion in the early 1990s and started to play as an opening act for his father. He has been nominated for a Grammy Award in the “Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album” category for his Le Cowboy Creole album (2007). He lives in Duralde\, Louisiana near Eunice where he operates his Double D Ranch raising cattle and horses. \nIn 1994\, he debuted with album French Rockin’ Boogie on Rounder Records. The name of this album also became the name of his band with whom he still plays with today. He released two more albums from the label\, before signing with Time Square label to release Everybody’s Dancin’ in 2003. He has also appeared on the compilation album Creole Bred: A Tribute to Creole & Zydeco released in 2004 on Vanguard Records. \nFamily friendly event\, but please be advised that “colorful” language may be used. Doors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. \nCOVID protocols in place. Online ticket purchase is REQUIRED for this event. ABSOLUTELY NO DOOR PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED! Face covering encouraged. \n$20 | Advance Ticket Purchase \nSEATING IS NOT GUARANTEED unless “Save My Seat” ticket is purchased. \nAll venues used by Ignite The Mic are ADA-accessible. If you have specific accommodation needs\, please contact us at info@itmalex.com. \nShows are the second Sunday of every month. Follow us on social media at “Ignite The Mic Alexandria.” \nDO NOT purchase tickets from anyone or any other site other than Eventbrite.com. \nSee the benefit of what we are doing for the community? Consider making a donation today.
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LOCATION:Pamela’s Bayou in a Bowl\, 2049 N Mall Drive\, Alexandria\, LA\, 71301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Poetry and Fashion: Rip the Runway
DESCRIPTION:Get Your Tickets \n  \n\n\n\n\nIgnite The Mic and Catch a Wave Boutique are teaming up to present\, “Poetry & Fashion: Rip the Runway.” \n“Ignite The Mic” is Central Louisiana’s #1 gathering place for artists and lovers of the arts\, and “Catch a Wave Boutique” is the number one plug for all your clothing and accessory needs. Together\, we are teaming up to bring an ART EXPLOSION to Central Louisiana. \nFor the first time ever: Poetry meets fashion in Central Louisiana. Join us for food\, poetry\, music\, singing\, a fashion show\, and all things art! This show will bring all art lovers together. Do something different with your Sunday evening. We invite everyone to join us for this amazing night of collaboration and artistry. \nIgnite The Mic Alexandria is a local and privately funded creative initiative centered around unity\, inclusion\, diversity\, and healing through the arts. We believe poetry can be used to create a healthy dialogue about issues\, often deemed taboo to discuss. We strive to create an understanding and appreciation for diverse perspectives by cultivating and amplifying creative voices. The purpose of this event is to promote the creation and performance of art that engages communities and provides a platform for artistic voices to be heard uncensored. \nDoors open at 6:00pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Food available for purchase. No outside food or drinks allowed. \nCOVID protocols in place. Online ticket purchase is REQUIRED! Door payments will not be accepted. Face covering encouraged. \n$20 | Advance Ticket Purchase \nAll ticket purchases are general admission seating unless VIP tickets are purchased. \nPlease note: All shows begin on time. Latecomers will be seated at the discretion of house management. \nAll venues used by Ignite The Mic are ADA-accessible. If you have specific accommodation needs\, please contact us at info@itmalex.com. \nFollow us on social media @ Ignite The Mic Alexandria. Shows are the second Sunday of every month. \nFor more info\, contact (318) 880-6996. \nDO NOT purchase tickets from anyone or any other site other than Eventbrite.com. \nSee the benefit of what we are doing for the community? Consider making a donation today.
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LOCATION:Alexandria Museum Of Art\, 933 2nd Street\, Alexandria\, LA\, 71301\, United States
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