Our exciting "1st
Wednesday" series continues with Open Mic, SLAM competition and feature performances from guest poets
Ryan J and Nate Mask! Nate Mask and Ryan J are nationally touring spoken word artists based in Atlanta
and are members of the 2018 National Poetry Slam Group Piece Champion Art Amok Slam Team. They are
tolerated in their local scene because their poems are somewhat entertaining, but nobody actually likes
either of them. Throughout their work, both poets use humor and passion to draw audiences in, while
providing insightful and scathing commentary on both social and personal issues. Their work touches on
topics ranging from race, politics, relationships, mental health, driving in Atlanta traffic, and more. To take
part in the open mic or slam, please register between 6:30 and 7:00 pm. Slam poets should bring at least
one original poem of up to 3 minutes. Registration closes promptly at 7, and the program starts shortly
thereafter. Co-hosted by local poet and slam-master Eric ZORK Alan. All are welcome! Questions? Contact
program librarian Ben Himmelfarb by phone (422-6980) or e-mail ().
Poetry Slam is a project of the White Plains Library Foundation.