forWord Feature: Roots II Reality

We will be featuring here! In honor of Womyn’s HERstory month, “Roots II Reality” is an annual open mic that the ladies of Kappa Psi Epsilon, Alpha Chapter organized at the CSULB Soroptimist House. Talents of all kinds will be showcased! There will be singing, bands, dancing, and of course, SPOKEN WORD! Free food and free admission? Free celebration!

Thursday, March 15th from 6pm-10:30pm
CSULB, Soroptimist House
1250 North Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840

Parking is available at Lot 1 and Parking Structure 1. For more parking information, please visit http://daf.csulb.edu/maps/parking/index.html and general parking is $5.00.

Note: This is milestone for us as forWord because it will be the first time we will be performing at a college university outside of UC Irvine. The battle of the beach is no more!

Friday Night was a Good Night

Ever since my work schedule was lightened up on Fridays, I have been able to make it to The Definitive Soapbox at the Royal Cup Cafe in Long Beach. I haven’t missed one yet since the beginning of this year, I think. For good reasons too because it is always fun to be immersed in positive energy with the open mic-ers, features, SOAP’ing, SPIT cards, and the food and drinks, which are absolutely delicious by the way. Support the local shops!

This open mic venue is certainly picking up steam. There is now an area right outside of the main room designated as the “Overflow,” which I think is awesome because it gives those there an identity and confirms that they are still as much part of the show as those inside in the front rows. TDSB has set up a TV outside to stream what is going on so the “Overflow” does not miss a single thing. They are looking for volunteers to be a part of their tech team, so if you’re interested, let them know at thedefinitivesoapbox@gmail.com!

What happens after the open mic is just as dope too. People randomly spitting poems, sharing what they want. Laughter. Awkward silences broken by inside jokes. The sounds of cars driving past. The sidewalk being a stage for everyone. Good times definitely all around.

(Insert picture of Susan skipping away to avoid the SPIT card)

(insert picture of Big Brotha bringing back a poem out from retirement)
(insert picture of Kevin Mai doing the body roll)

Anyways, I personally just wanted to give it up to TDSB because it helps keeping me sane with a schedule filled with classes, meetings, events, and work. Y’all should check it out if you are in the Long Beach area. TDSB goes down on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of every month from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Royal Cup Cafe. Visit. That is all.

- Eddy M. Gana Jr.

Open Mic: the definitive soapbox featuring Halle Johnson

The Definitive Soapbox, 2nd/4thFriday @ Royal Cup Cafe

Featuring: Halle Johnson…
…is an emerging singer, songwriter and musician based in Long Beach, CA. She hopes to set the trend in the current and future generation of music by evoking feelings of self-awareness, love, and respect through the genres of neo-soul, R&B, pop and rock. Her music is her diary; so listen closely to the life experiences that transcend through her lyrics.

994 Redondo Ave.
serving the city of Long Beach, California
We are in the back room!
7p — 9p
Open Mic

hosted by Paz1

always FREE
artist sign up 30 minutes before
try to come early

bring a pal
questions?
call antonio @ 619.709.2578 or Big Brother 562.826.6788
or email @ thedefinitivesoapbox@gmail.com
or search us on facebook: thedefinitivesoapbox

This is so last minute, but catch us here Friday! Maybe hear us on the mic? Either way, we will be there. Much love to The Definitive Soapbox!

the definitive soapbox featuring Ashley Catharine

The Definitive Soapbox, 2nd/4thFriday @ Royal Cup Cafe

Featuring: Ashley Catharine…
…writes poems. Obviously. She was a member of the 2011 LA slam team, is in school for fashion design, never keeps her room clean and is addicted to diet coke. She’s performed at Da Poetry Lounge in Hollywood, The Lizard Lounge in Boston, Elevated in San Diego and the Costco employee break room just to name a few and is excited to air original work on HBO later this year. For booking/contact/stalking find her on Facebook, Twitter @mermaidnamedASH, Tumblr www.thatstarvingartist.tumblr.com or email AshlyMcGinty@aim.com


994 Redondo Ave.
serving the city of Long Beach, California
We are in the back room!
7p — 9p
Open Mic

hosted by Paz1


always FREE
artist sign up 30 minutes before
try to come early

bring a pal
questions?
call antonio @ 619.709.2578 or Big Brother 562.826.6788
or email @ thedefinitivesoapbox@gmail.com
or search us on facebook: thedefinitivesoapbox

Don’t know what it means to be SOAP’D? What the heck is SPIT TAG? Come to this free open mic this Friday to find out! We’ll be there too!