The Nuyorican Poets Cafe will hold a benefit to raise money to replace its heating system, which was destroyed during Hurricane Sandy, on Thursday, Dec. 20th at Joe’s Pub.
What began as a living room Salon dedicated to bringing new work into the public eye forty years ago in the East Village apartment of writer and poet Miguel Algarin, is now one of the country’s most highly respected arts organizations. The Nuyorican Poets Cafe (236 E. 3rd St.) is an acclaimed forum for innovative poetry, live music, hip hop, video, visual arts, comedy and theatre.
Over the years, the Nuyorican has presented groundbreaking works by a diverse community of artists from countless backgrounds and locations. Best known for originating and hosting the first ever New York City Poetry Slam in 1989, the cafe helped to establish a new generation of spoken word artists who have become a mainstay in today’s pop-culture landscape. Its many publications, such as ALOUD: Voices from the Nuyorican Poets Café, have added to its universal recognition.
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