ATTENTION: SPOKEN WORD POETRY LOVERS/FANS OF SMOKIN’ WORD! Friday, September 16, 2016, ELKAT Productions says farewell to Smokin’ Word Open Mic Series @ The South of France. On this very special night, Smokin’ Word Open Mic will be featuring the spoken word, poetic talents of Carlos Manuel Rivera and Cesilie Anandi. And as special guest, hear the drumming rhythms of poet, author, drummer, Axel Garcia. Plan to spend your Friday the 16th with your family and friends at Smokin’ Word. Come out to be a part of this legendary last show.
After two years of creating a platform that spotlighted some of the greats in NYC arts; contributing to artists breaking from their shell, finding their voice, and using their voice to share in their truths, Smokin’ Word Open Mic Series will be coming to an end to focus on their greatest creation – the blessing that is their family. But do not fret! Whether it’s through their Smokin’ Word Online; music production and book publishing via ELKAT Productions; BOMBA nights at The South of France; contributing to the success of shows in the NYC spoken word poetry community; collaborating with other artists; or featuring their own powerhouse poetry at a venue — you’ll see EL and KAT always involved in the arts in some way.
July 2014, ELKAT Productions launched a monthly Open Mic series called Smokin’ Word & Drum, held on the LAST SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH at El Fogon Center for the Arts (989 Home Street, Bronx, NY). Playing host and house band for Smokin’ Word & Drum, Machete Movement (a world music band that combines Afro-Latino roots drumming and features spoken word with Yoruba chants) provided an original lyrical and musical pairing throughout the evening, further adding to the vibe of this eclectic Open Mic.
In 2015, Smokin’ Word & Drum became Smokin’ Word and found a new home at The South of France – continuing to keep the arts in the BronX. Smokin’ Word Open Mic featured poets, musicians, and artists of all walks of life, whose art carries a message for the people. The ELKAT team collaborated with each featured artist to create a unique production for the showcased artist, setting a different tone from month-to-month.
MESSAGE FROM ELKAT:
“This will be the very LAST Smokin’ Word Open Mic and we are going out with a bang by bringing you two dope features: Carlos Manuel Rivera and Cesilie Anandi!
Been to our event before? Never been? Curious? Well, this is your last chance to spend a night of open mic madness with the loco outlaw of poetry El Davíd and the Reina Katalina Rodriguez (ELKAT).
Let’s take this out with a BIG BANG!Hope to see you there for another smokin’ night at the South of France!”
Smokin’ Word Open Mic Series featured the hottest spoken word poets and artists throughout New York City. Artists that ranged from up and coming, to the veteran artist became proud members of the Smokin’ Word family.
FEATURED ARTIST OVER THE 2 YEARS OF SMOKIN’ WORD
Simply Rob Chilo
Margarita Cruz Rashawna Wilson
Vanessa Chica ReBeca Lois
Jani Rose NYPB
Tamara G. Saliva Maria Rodriguez
James “Peach” McClory D-Bird
Taino Briggs Intrest Borges 
Roya Marsh 
David “D-Black” Roberts Danny Matos
Nick E. Finn Andres “Chulisi” Rodriguez
Ngoma Hill 
Natalie Caro Julissa Rodriguez
Tony Watts (Mental Sins) Aurora J. De Pena
Karina G-Lopez Mercy Tullis
Full Circle Ensemble NYC
Joseph “Sun” Hernandez John “Chance” Acevedo
Samson “SamsonPoet” Maldonado Sydney Valerio
North of Division X Machete Movement
Xien Khartell William “Wah Wah” Washington
Peggy Robles-Alvarado (twice featured)
Carlos Manuel Rivera Cesilie Anandi
“We thank each and every one of you that came out and shared your gift with us all over the years. And we invite you all to come out and join us as we celebrate these wonderful past two years!” ~ ELKAT
Yes, we will ALL miss the ELKAT Smokin’ Word Open Mic Series. But ELKAT wouldn’t just leave us hanging like that. Oh, no! El and Kat got together with spoken word poet and curator, Tony Watts to plan a way to keep poetry and art at The South of France. So starting in October 2016, you’ll get to witness the smooth with the roughness that is THE DOJO – 36 Chambers of Word Open Mic Experience — brought to you by Tony Watts aka poet, Mental Sins; along with one of the dopest in management – poet, facilitator, Tonysha DeChecchi.
Monthly, come out and enJOY the food, drinks, entertainment, and good vibes. Also, find out for yourself how delicious the food is at the family-friendly, The South of France. I hear the Puerto Rican cuisine is authentic and to die for. So visit there often!
Be there, Friday, September 16th, to enjoy phenomenal Spoken Word Poetry. Be there to see the featured artists, Carlos Manuel Rivera and Cesilie Anandi; along with the Ax-Man drummer, Axel Garcia. Be there to see some of the HOTTEST poets in NYC return to light up the Smokin’ Word PREMIERE OPEN MIC one last time. Be there to share in the love. There is so much love in the room at an ELKAT event. Be there to be part of the MAGIC that can only come from an ELKAT event. Get out and enjoy art! Experience the Smokin’ Word! Do your part in keeping ART alive in the BronX!
“I want to humbly ask that everyone who has ever blessed us with their presence, to please join us, Maribel, and the South of France, on September 16, for our very last Smokin Word featuring Carlos Manuel Rivera and Cesilie Anandi! Let’s make this the best Smokin Word ever! A toast to new beginnings and continued support, community, and the Art of Word! Ashé” ~ El DAVÍD
***Spoken Word New York wishes ELKAT all the best in their journey ahead. We’ll be keeping an eye out for your happenings. And will surely continue to spread the word of your light, love and greatness! Godspeed!***
ELKAT Productions Says Farewell To Smokin’ Word Open Mic Series @ The South of France
DATE: Friday, September 16, 2016
TIME: 7:00pm (Doors open); Show starts at 8:00pm
COST: FREE
LOCATION:
The South of France
1800 Westchester Ave.
Bronx, NY 10472
(718) 823-1133
[email protected]
TRAVEL: (6 local to St. Lawrence Ave or 6/6X to Parkchester)
For more information about ELKAT Productions, visit:
Webpage: www.elkatproductions.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elkatproductionsbx/?fref=ts
Twitter: @SmokinWord
Twitter: @ElDavid630
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