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Soul Sessions Presents: Midwest Poetry Vibe 2024
June 13 @ 8:00 pm - 10:30 pm
$20
Date: Thursday, June 13th, 7:00 PM Doors Open & Cocktail Hour, 8:00 PM Show Starts
Join us for a Benson Theatre and Soul Sessions collaboration! The MidWest Poetry Vibe is back for an amazing experience in 2024. This open mic poetry event has been a must attend event since 2008 with live music, poets, artists, and the host that brings it all together “Slim Tweezy”. Get there early to sign up to perform and let’s enjoy this great atmosphere provided by The Black Swan Theory and host. “It’s a vibe, y’all!”
Featuring: DJ REGE C
Hosted by: Slim Tweezy
House Band: Black Swan Theory
Soul Sessions is a monthly variety show, hosted at the Historic Benson Theatre, celebrating the hottest artists in Omaha and the surrounding area. Join us for an invigorating evening of talent, connection, and joy featuring multiple art forms!
Doors Open: 7 PM for cocktail hour
Show Starts: 8 PM
Ticket Price: $20 presale, $25 at the door. Limited VIP booths including a full bottle of wine and seating for 4 are available for $150 package price
Who Can Attend?
At Benson Theatre, we believe in unrestricted access to art for all Omaha communities without censorship. We welcome our patrons to experience different productions that engage their critical thinking and expand their perspective. We also understand that some works or performances are not for everyone. Appropriateness based on age is subjective and a decision best made by the informed adults guiding a child. To help our patrons determine whether an upcoming show is appropriate for their families, we have developed a rating system designed to provide context and information.
21 & Older: The material in this show is appropriate for adults ages 21 and older. It may contain adult language, adult themes, and adult content. Person under the age of 21 will not be admitted and legal identification may be required to enter. Contact our box office for additional information on audience age restrictions.
About Our Collaborators:
Big Wade & The Black Swan Theory: Big Wade & The Black Swan Theory consists of lead singer and pianist, LeWade “Big Wade” Millner and his group of legegns in the making. Born in Omaha, NE, the group consists of musicians from all over the country, from the west coast to the south. They are currently working on releasing 2 new projects this year to follow up their successful debut “The Exxperience”. If you love live music, funk, R&B, soul, jazz…great music, then you do not want to miss them!