Mocha Mic with Millie 5.16

May flowers are blooming at Mocha Mic with Millie as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month, recognizing the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues. Join us as we welcome four marvelous poets ready to share their artistry, each offering unique perspectives that shed light on the human experience

-R.Sen is a New Jersey based spoken word artist, writer, musician , singer, and poet who writes to guide her readers to find healing, strength, hope, and ultimately, self-love with her words.

-SJ is a Jersey City based published poet, poetry workshop facilitator and member of the Jersey City Writers poetry meetup who creates soundscapes in his work, incorporating various voices to make a more performative piece.

-Hailing from Newark, Positive Gunter transforms her life experiences into performance art, poetry, and wisdom as she redefines what it means to grow, through daily intention and planting seeds of consciousness in others.

-Matthew Marroquín currently resides in NJ and is a Salvadoran-American actor, author, and spoken word poet and author originally from the cornfields of Iowa, whose work delves into nuerodivergency, masculinity, and the first generation experience.

Join us at @fruiti_fi located at 400 Claremont Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07304. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the event commencing promptly at 6:30 PM. Free parking is across the street. Expressions by MowZus Baugh @mowzus will be capturing the event through video and photos. Bring your favorite beverages as we are BYOB & indulge in delicious small bites and snacks available for purchase. We also have Mocha Mic with Millie journals and shirts available for purchase.

Open mic slots are limited, so please reach out. Secure your tickets now via Cash App $macmillie123. Tickets are $15.00 at the door and for attendees not on the open mic list & $10.00 for performers. For any inquiries, please email us at mochamicwithmillie@gmail.com. Join us as we explore and navigate themes of resilience, self-discovery, and healing, fostering conversations crucial to promoting mental well-being within our community. I look forward to coming together with the tribe of scribes and good vibes to listen, reflect, and support one another on May 16th, embracing the power of art to inspire empathy, understanding, and hope. See you all then.