{"id":75084,"date":"2021-09-14T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T11:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=75084"},"modified":"2021-09-13T19:25:48","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T23:25:48","slug":"malcolm-jamal-warner-joins-exit-36-slam-poetry-festival-as-celebrity-judge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/malcolm-jamal-warner-joins-exit-36-slam-poetry-festival-as-celebrity-judge\/","title":{"rendered":"Malcolm-Jamal Warner Joins Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival as Celebrity Judge"},"content":{"rendered":"

POMPANO BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Pompano Beach Arts is proud to announce that television icon Malcolm-Jamal Warner is joining the fourth annual \u201cExit 36 Slam Poetry Festival\u201d as a celebrity judge. The famed star of \u201cThe Cosby Show\u201d and current hit \u201cThe Resident\u201d will also be performing his poetry at the festival and sharing thoughts about his career during an Artist Talk.<\/p>\n

\"Malcolm-Jamal
PHOTO CAPTION: Actor and poet, Malcolm-Jamal Warner.<\/em><\/p>\n

The three-day event attracts the premier spoken word artists in the country and will take place December 9-11, 2021 at the City\u2019s cultural venues. Event details and tickets are available at https:\/\/www.pompanobeacharts.org\/exit36<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are honored that actor and poet Malcolm-Jamal Warner will be a judge at this year\u2019s festival. His participation will shine the national spotlight on an event that is growing in prestige every year,\u201d said Phyllis Korab, Director, Cultural Affair Department. \u201cWarner stole our hearts as a lovable Huxtable kid in the 80s and is now gaining raves as Dr. Andre Jeremiah Austin on the hit show \u2018The Resident.\u2019 But many do not realize the acclaimed actor is also a leading voice in the spoken word realm.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warner, who is a Grammy\u00ae Award-winner, has tackled many important issues with his spoken word performances including problems with the penal system and in 2020 he chronicled life as a black man with his film \u201cWord Warriors III.\u201d<\/p>\n

Warner has said, \u201cPoetry had always been a huge part of my life. My father went to Lincoln University with Gil Scott-Heron and Brian Jackson, so I literally came out of the womb listening to Gil Scott-Heron. So, poetry’s always been a huge part of the expression of self.”<\/p>\n

The Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival was founded by Eccentrich, one of the top-ranking female poets in the country. She developed the platform to serve the community through educational, theatrical, and literary performances. The festival showcases local, regional, and nationally recognized poets, while educating and encouraging self-expression in local youth.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow more than ever, spoken word artists are shaping the cultural and social dialogue in our country,\u201d said Eccentrich. \u201cThis form of expression empowers those who have felt unheard, providing platform to address both deeply personal situations and larger global issues. We are excited to return for our fourth year, and we look forward working with a dynamic group of participants.\u201d<\/p>\n

TICKET AND SCHEDULE INFORMATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tickets are $10 a day or $25 for a festival pass, available at https:\/\/www.pompanobeacharts.org\/exit36<\/a><\/p>\n

* Thursday, December 9, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bailey Contemporary Arts Center<\/p>\n

Artist Talk & Happy Hour 6p to 7p\u00a0(In-person and\u00a0virtually\u00a0via zoom)<\/p>\n

Prelim bout \u2013 7p to 8p\u00a0(In-person and\u00a0virtually\u00a0via zoom)<\/p>\n

Artist Market & pop-up poetry \u2013 8p to 9p<\/p>\n

* Friday, December 10, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blanche Ely House Museum<\/p>\n

Lunch Time Story Slam – 12p to 1p\u00a0(In-person and\u00a0virtually\u00a0via zoom)<\/p>\n

Pompano Beach Cultural Center<\/p>\n

Artist Talk \u2013 6p to 7p\u00a0(In-person and\u00a0virtually\u00a0via zoom)<\/p>\n

Prelim bout 7p to 8p\u00a0(In-person and\u00a0virtually\u00a0via zoom)<\/p>\n

Artist Market & Cyphers \u2013 8p to 9p<\/p>\n

* Saturday, December 11, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pompano Beach Cultural Center<\/p>\n

Final Stage – 7p to 10p\u00a0(In-person and\u00a0virtually\u00a0via zoom)<\/p>\n

About the City of Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Department<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mission of the Cultural Affairs Department is to provide cultural programming that includes visual arts,\u00a0digital media, music, film, theater, dance and public art for the enjoyment and enrichment of residents and visitors to Pompano Beach, Broward County, and the greater South Florida area. The department programs and manages the City\u2019s premiere cultural arts venues including the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, Ali Cultural Arts Center, Bailey Contemporary Arts Center, and the Blanche Ely House Museum. The department also oversees the City\u2019s Public Art Program and the prestigious National Endowment for the Arts\u2019 Our Town grant awarded to the Pompano Beach\u00a0Crossroads\u00a0place-making arts initiative.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kay Renz<\/p>\n

Kay@KRPRMediaGroup.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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