For a lot of writers, they have had a passion for storytelling for as long as they can remember. But, for Lacey Roop, a happy coincidence as a young adult lit a curiosity in her that has led her on a unique journey. We sat down with this Neon Entertainment spoken word artist to chat about life, art, and her latest projects. You can listen to our podcast interview in entirety on YouTube or Soundcloud! … Continued
By Kelsey Pyse April is National Poetry Month Did you know that April is national poetry month? This is a time to explore the amazing talent that is spoken word. Poetry isn’t just for April though; it’s a great addition to any event including orientations, Spring Fest, open mic night and more! Open your mind to new possibilities and discover the art of poetry. Poetry Speaks to Everyone in Different Ways We’ve all hade to … Continued
The Places Poetry Will Take You By Spoken Word Artist, Elizabeth Acevedo One of the things I feel most blessed about, is how poetry takes me to the most unexpected places. I began writing out of a need to understand the world around me. To understand my neighborhood. I won’t say I grew up in the roughest of places, but it was a hood like so many hoods: fire hydrants acting as sprinklers, drug dealers … Continued