At 6:00 pm CST, UrbArts premiers a new 15 minute set from 2021 UrbArts award winner Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. in commemoration of the org’s 20th anniversary. Titled “Around 8.15,” this is an online series featuring artists who are a part of UrbArts and helped shape the org’s legacy. See the whole set on YouTube by…
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Over 20+ years ago, UrbArts started as an open mic created by MK Stallings featuring the talents of James Biko (known back then as DJ Needles). For one night, Urban Hang Suite returns with special feature Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. and beats curated by James Biko. Buy tix here.
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Lyrical Therapy Open Mic Open mic and chill. You can perform or just enjoy the atmosphere. Tix available through Eventbrite. Mask Required.
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Over 20 years ago, MK Stallings organized his first poetry set. He called it Urban Hang Suite after the classic Maxwell album. Ultimately, he viewed the event as foundational to what would become UrbArts. To mark the org anniversary, MK is bringing it back. Details on this event are still unfolding but a key part…
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Lyrical Therapy Not So Open Mic returns with poets from from around the region. Ibenagod features. Get your tickets in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are required.
Continue ReadingJust Rich drops his new project Chapter Black at UrbArts Friday, May 17th. Doors open at 7:30, show’s at 8. $10 admission. Masks are required for entry. This event will be streamed live tonight. Check the events calendar for the link.
Continue ReadingLyrical Therapy returns with a lineup of artists for you to experience. Tix are $15 apiece and only available at Eventbrite. Masks are required for all.
Continue ReadingMLK Day marks the closing of the Due Process Denied exhibit as well as the date of our annual Dr. King event featuring the poetry of young voices. This year, newly inducted St. Louis youth poet laureate Grace Ruo will feature. Other poets to be announced. The event begins at 1:00 pm. DJ Siddall tha…
Continue Reading(ST. LOUIS Monday, January 11, 2021) — The 2021 St. Louis Youth Poet Laureate is Grace Ruo, a 17-year-old native Kenyan and Hazelwood West High School senior. UrbArts will host an induction ceremony online and in person on January 18th to commemorate the federal holiday and observed birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr at 1:00…
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Over the past two weeks, UrbArts has been livestreaming a virtual poetry reading. Tonight, it continues with Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. and Gregory Maurice. This online-only event is roughly 30 minutes in duration and hosted by MK Stallings. Join us here or on Facebook.
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