9/12 The Garden Open Mic with Dan Vera

Monday, September 12th at 9 pm

Featuring: DAN VERA

Dan Vera is a poet, writer and editor living in Washington DC.

dan-vera-poetry-dcDan is the Managing Editor of the gay culture journal White Crane, founder of Brookland Area Writers & Artists, co-publisher of VRZHU Poetry Press, and a member of the Triangle Artists Group.

A writer of poetry for almost twenty years, his first book, The Space Between Our Danger and Delight was released byBeothuk Books in 2008. His poetry has also been featured in various print and online publications.

Dan has worked in advocacy for working poor and homeless people in Denver, Colorado, in field training and direction with LGBT-welcoming congregations.

About The Garden Open Mic:

We welcome poetry, music, comedy, story-telling, dancing, political rants, relationship tirades and other special talents as long as they are within the realm of human respect and dignity. BloomBars is an all all-ages, community-oriented art space, so please keep this in mind when deciding what to perform.

  • Sign-up list opens at 8:30 pm and the first performer goes on at 9:00 pm!
  • Co-hosted by Jonathan B. Tucker and Gowri K.
  • $5-10 suggested donation