[Performance]
SLAM ALEXANDRIA – The Random Slam at the Athenaeum, Hosted by Shelly Bell

About This Event

The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Society (NVFAA) is pleased to announce the next SLAM ALEXANDRIA at the Athenaeum in Old Town, Alexandria. The evening kicks off at 7:00 pm with a performance by FeelFree, a reggae and blues band that delivers a fresh genre of roots music by integrating funk and rock into their feel-good, go-with-the-flow sound. Spoken Word Poetry events begin at 8:00 pm. Attendees are invited to sign up for the open mic to share original work, participate in the poetry slam for a first prize of $50, or simply sit back and enjoy. Admission is free. SLAM ALEXANDRIA is hosted by Shelly Bell and co-sponsored by the NVFAA and Shelly B. Arts

Spoken word poetry is the art of bringing written works to life through performance. Spoken word artists create a poetic theatrical experience that engages audiences of non-poetry and poetry lovers alike. The works are valued for their brutal honesty; non-traditional use of poetic conventions, words, and sounds; and fresh creativity. HBO's "Def Poetry Jam" and "Brave New Voices" have increased the mainstream popularity of spoken word.

Opening Entertainment – FeelFree (Reggae / Blues / Funk)
Friday, July 20, 2012 7:00 p.m. (FREE)
Location: The Athenaeum, 201 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314