Remember the movie 'Love Jones?' The poetry, the music, the beauty and soulfulness of it all? We're bringing those vibes and more to South Phoenix / Laveen on April 13 with the official launch of Black River Thursdays open mic.

***April 13 FEATURED ARTIST: TAI ALLEN***

Tai Allen is a Brooklyn-based poet, singer, curator and creative force. His poetry has been published in noted tomes (Bomb, Killens Reviews, and African Voices) and his music has been heralded by respected publications (SoulTracks, CentricTV and Uptown Magazine). He has headlined the Apollo Theater’s Music Cafe in Harlem, Nighttown in Rotterdam and the American Jazz Museum’s Blue Room in Kansas City, as well as co-hosted stages for Art of Cool Festival in Durham and BAMcafe in Brooklyn.

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Our venue 'Brunch House' is the newest Black-owned addition to the Phoenix scene, with a soulful menu that includes jerk lamb chops, fried lobster tail and other “brunch-after-dark“ delicacies.

Don't miss out on a delicious night of soul/jazz/R&B lyrics and sounds, designed specifically for the Southside community. Brought to you by Black River Life Media.