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It’s Your Mug 30th Anniversary Celebration
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From February 1994 to August 1996, the Tuesday night open mic at It’s Your Mug was a community event that had a lasting impact on Washington’s poetry scene that continues to impact American poetry. Celebrate the event’s 30th anniversary with original host and founder Toni Asante Lightfoot, and a group of Mug regulars.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
Thu. Apr. 25, 2024 6p.m.
Thu. Apr. 25, 2024 6p.m.
Genre
Discussion/Spoken Word
Part of a series
Price
Free
From February 1994 to August 1996, the Tuesday night open mic at It’s Your Mug was a community event that had a lasting impact on Washington’s poetry scene that continues to impact American poetry. In celebration of the 30th anniversary, original host and founder Toni Asante Lightfoot takes to the stage with a group of Mug regulars including Toni Blackman, Kenny Carroll, Lisa Pegram, Patrick Washington, Holly Bass, and Twain Dooley with live jazz accompaniment.
For all Millennium Stage performances, a limited number of advance reservations are available on a first come, first served basis. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early.
Online advance reservations for a given performance date will open on a rolling basis, opening every Wednesday two weeks out from the date.
For live Millennium Stage performances free tickets will also be available at the Hall of States Box Office on the day of the performance, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
Seating is first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows.
All events and artists subject to change without prior notice.
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