Madtown Poetry Open Mic w/ Featured Reader Charles Payne

Art in the cafe...

Dottie and Josie Brand (Two Peas in a Pod)


"Summer Magic"


June 2026



We are self-taught artists who create work inspired by healing, nature, travel, and personal experiences. Growing up, art became a way for us to process emotions, express ourselves, and create spaces that felt meaningful and comforting. Our first “gallery” was our college apartment, which we transformed with our own artwork and nature-inspired design and the power of the feminine. Sharing our space and work with others encouraged us to continue creating and exploring art more seriously. Inspired by our Latin culture, color, emotion, and everyday moments, our work reflects themes of connection, growth,...
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Friday, February 7, 2020
8:00 pm

The featured reader will be Charles Payne doing a "Tribute to Langston Hughes."

Charles Payne is a spoken word artist from one of Michigan's many rust belt cities suffering from lead poisoning. He has recently performed in the 3rd Annual Madison Moth Grandslam. His work explores personal narrative and social commentary. He has a TedX talk with his close friend and mentor Jeremiah Blue, MFA, MA, and a significant amount of performing experience throughout the Midwest and Southwest regions, in Poetry Slam, Story Slam, and now Comedy.

The open mic section of the event will begin after the featured reader.

Sign up starts at 7:30
Show starts at 8

Hosted by Kelli Miner

Open Mic