Organized by Shades of Honey and hosted by Bianca Mikahn, Union Hall is excited to hold space for a curated poetry showcase around the theme of anger. Though seating is limited and has filled up quickly, those interested in attending will still be able to enter through an upcoming Instagram raffle or can be added to a wait list by emailing info@unionhalldenver.org.
PERFORMER LINEUP
Emcee - Bianca Mikahn (she/her)
Suzi Q Smith (she/her)
Bri Hill (they/them)
Ruih (she/her/ella)
Mysha (they/them)
Nejai (she/her)
Marlynn (they/them)
Olivia (she/her)
Jade (she/her)
Brianna (she/her)
Ari (she/her)
Karia (she/her)
NORMS FOR THE SPACE
This is not a space for anti-blackness, anti-indigeneity, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, biphobia, fatphobia, trasmisogyny, cisnormativity, classism, elitism, heteronormative misogyny, misogynoir, anti-houseless rhetoric or embodiment of any other form of embodied oppression or ideology of the state.
Pronouns are not optional in this space. Please ask and use people’s correct pronouns when engaging with everyone in the space.
We respect anger and rage in all forms.
We will respect the physical, intellectual, emotional space we have been gifted: please do not touch art in the gallery or any correlating sound equipment.
One microphone: please respect performers and their emotional vulnerability and give the same energy you would like to receive.
Clean up after yourselves and know your limit if you are drinking.
Mask reciprocity: if you are trying to engage with someone who is wearing a mask, reciprocate this energy.
Zoom participants: please keep microphones muted during performances.
What is said “here” stays here, what is learned “here” leaves here.
ABOUT SHADES OF HONEY
Shades of Honey was born in 2019 by Don B. Wilson and Karia White, after noticing the lack of space for Black and Brown people in general, but more specifically centered around artistry. Art allows us to be critical dialogue with the institutions, societal norms, and perceptions that we face and should be used as a gateway to understanding, compassion and radical humanism.
Shades of Honey has been a healing space for the Black, Brown and Indigenous community and a space for allies to learn through the power of narrative and art. “Shades,” as it is affectively dubbed by members of the community, is intent on centering BIPOC voices in film, spoken word, visual art, dance, song, and the other myriad of ways the community shows up in an artistic facet. Shades of Honey continues to grow, and the community continues to heal. Shades and its leaders are committed to creating space and radically transforming our communities.
“Shades” will be working with Summer Taylor, Sammai Mading, & Union Hall Denver to platform a curated poetry showcase around the theme of anger. Shades of Honey honors, recognizes and is resolved to holding space for women and femmes to display their complex navigation around anger and rage as a tool for the full reclamation of space, place, voice, and humanity.
ACCESSIBILITY
We value your time with us. If you have specific needs or requirements that would make your experience more comfortable at Union Hall please reach out to us at info@unionhalldenver.org with accommodation requests.
Union Hall is located inside The Coloradan in downtown Denver at 1750 Wewatta Street. There are two entrances to the building equipped with power assist doors and all public areas are wheelchair accessible. Street parking is available along Wewatta Street, and paid public parking is located inside the building as well. Union Hall is located directly next to Union Station, providing access to a variety of public transportation options including the bus, light rail, train, and ride shares.
If you have trouble locating us on the night of the event call us at (720) 927-4033.