Dwayne Morgan's 19 year anniversary Celebration @ Lula Lounge, Toronto, ON - Wed Aug 15th!

On Wednesday, August 15th, we will gather inside of the Lula Lounge to celebrate the 19 year anniversary of Up From The Roots Founder, Dwayne Morgan. Advance tickets are on sale now for $20. Those wanting to have dinner can make reservations at 416.588.0307 (priority seating is reserved for those with reservations)

Over the past 19 years, Dwayne Morgan has written 2 chapbooks, 6 full length books, been translated and published in French, produced an anthology, a DVD, 5 albums, a compilation album, and the Jean Paul/Marc Trinidad comedy album.

 

In terms of events, he introduced poetry slams to Ontario, founded the Roots Lounge Open Mic and Poetry Slam, the Toronto International Poetry Slam, the Black Love series, Members Only, When Brothers Speak, and When Sisters Speak.

 

There is so much more that has been done over the past 19 years, and what better way to celebrate than with a show?

 

Opening acts on Wednesday the 15th will be R&B singers NVS and Chelsea Stewart, as well as Hip Hop artist, Erik Flowchild.

 

Doors open at 7 for those with dinner reservations, and 8 for those without. The first artist takes the stage at 8:30pm. Advance tickets are $20 and are available via email money transfer to info@upfromtheroots.ca A Different Booklist, 746 Bathurst Street, Play De Recrod, 357A Yonge Street, and Knowledge Bookstore, 177 Queen Street West in Brampton.