Wednesdays, April 9: Noon-1:30pm

POETRY SALON AND LUNCH WITH POET DWAYNE LAWSON-BROWN 

·      Celebrate National Poetry Month with poet Dwayne Lawson-Brown, co-author of Breaking the Blank. He’ll share his work, and you’re invited to bring a poem of your own to read.

·      This event kicks off ERCV’s 2025 Poetry Salon series, in partnership with Day Eight.

·      Light lunch provided by Day Eight. Advance registration required.

·      Location: Takoma Village Co-housing, 6827 4th St NW. Enter from 4th St and walk through the courtyard to the Common House.

·      Register HERE or call 202-656-7322 to reserve your seat and lunch. Let us know if you need a ride.

Dwayne Lawson-Brown, aka the Crochet Kingpin, is co-host of Spit Dat, the longest running open mic in Washington, D.C. and co-author of the book, Breaking the Blank (Day Eight, 2023.) Breaking the Blank is a dialogue between poet Lawson-Brown and Rebecca Bishophall —and a meditation on love, parenting, gentrification, money, and the literary life. Sistah Joy, Poet Laureate of Prince George’s County, Maryland, described, “Breaking the Blank is a contemporary treasure.” Dwayne co-authored the Helen Hayes nominated play, From Gumbo to Mumbo, and they are an editor of the literary magazine Mid-Atlantic Review. To learn more about Dwayne Lawson-Brown and Breaking the Blank, view: https://day-eight-books.myshopify.com/products/breaking-the-blank-by-dwayne-lawson-brown-and-rebecca-bishophall.
 
Dwayne will have copies of his book available for sale.