Madison’s long-running, all-ages open mic, Just Bust! Open Mic, includes community performances, First Wave and alumni spotlight performance, and a performance by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
Spoken Word
Moonshine – A Black History Month tradition
Moonshine is a traditional performance gathering in celebration of Black History Month featuring dance, spoken word, and experimental contemporary performance.
Residency Reception at Rob Dz – Spoken Word Night
Jay Adana and Zeniba Now invite you to join in celebrating their residency at UW–Madison with Rob Franklin, also known as Rob Dz, as he hosts a Spoken Word Night at Café CODA. As part of celebrating this residency, the presenters are offering a limited number of free tickets to attend. To claim your free ticket (limit 2 per person), email residency@arts.wisc.edu.
Ursula Rucker and Marc Bamuthi Joseph In Conversation
Guest artist Ursula Rucker and former Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Marc Bamuthi Joseph (spring 2007) will be in conversation during the 2020 Passing the Mic Festival.
Madison Mondays – Conversation with Ursula Rucker
Michele Byrd-McPhee will be joined by guest artist Ursula Rucker. Rucker is a renowned spoken word and recording artist and activist. At this event, they will discuss her background and career.