Open Stage at the Poetry Potluck

Live from the Poetry Potluck inside the Detroit's Howard Family Bookstore

On May 08, 2025, after more than 5 years in the making, "Complete The Mission", a work by Calvin madeS.O.N Early, was performed in front of an audience of more than 150 fans, family members, friends and artists also embarking on their own creative journeys. This one-man exhibition- an innovative anthology of poems presented as a dynamic performance that merges poetry, stand-up comedy, and storytelling, is a testament of Calvin's personal experiences, tragedies, and transformation, creating a living dialogue between his self and the audience.

On May 08, 2025, after more than 5 years in the making, "Complete The Mission", a work by Calvin madeS.O.N Early, was performed in front of an audience of more than 150 fans, family members, friends and artists also embarking on their own creative journeys. This one-man exhibition- an innovative anthology of poems presented as a dynamic performance that merges poetry, stand-up comedy, and storytelling, is a testament of Calvin's personal experiences, tragedies, and transformation, creating a living dialogue between his self and the audience.

On May 08, 2025, after more than 5 years in the making, "Complete The Mission", a work by Calvin madeS.O.N Early, was performed in front of an audience of more than 150 fans, family members, friends and artists also embarking on their own creative journeys. This one-man exhibition- an innovative anthology of poems presented as a dynamic performance that merges poetry, stand-up comedy, and storytelling, is a testament of Calvin's personal experiences, tragedies, and transformation, creating a living dialogue between his self and the audience.

On May 08, 2025, after more than 5 years in the making, "Complete The Mission", a work by Calvin madeS.O.N Early, was performed in front of an audience of more than 150 fans, family members, friends and artists also embarking on their own creative journeys. This one-man exhibition- an innovative anthology of poems presented as a dynamic performance that merges poetry, stand-up comedy, and storytelling, is a testament of Calvin's personal experiences, tragedies, and transformation, creating a living dialogue between his self and the audience.

Poetry Potluck Gatherings are unmatched! We celebrated and shared the Legacy of Juneteenth and created a Day of Wellness to Uplift our Community in collaboration with our “Friends of the Family”@proof.and.puddin.by.talia; art therapy
as well as @MUCE305 @bahltsoflo ; cultural art exhibitions.
The gathering was hosted at the historic home of D.A. DORSEY, Miami's first black millionaire and by far one of our most iconic figures and feature's appearance by CUZZINs: Brother Zu, May Reign, Salam the Poet, F Bomb, Fabienne Polycapre, A Cup of Jodi, Shedia Nelson, Tabo Courtney, Sherika Mitchell, Calvin madeS.O.N Early, and more
Thank you to all the CUZZINs that shared this unique experience with us and everyone that contributed to the success of our Poetry Potluck Juneteenth: Day of Wellness!
Shout out to @_djsos, always keeping the energy high 🔥
@savagelitaa kept the drinks & good times flowing behind the bar🍹
Good eats at the Family Table sponsored by @sunnispeaksvegan @juicedefined @chefchryssalmon @greenenvyy_ and @rethinkfood 🍽
Live demos, activations, and vending with @overtownfarms @eatwellexchange @saysukii @moonflowermiami @whittedaffect @guerillabear
@stephaliecanto @shanna.l.woods @incrediblexx_____ @barbernista @stclaudeii @serenepathwaysintl and @thefrolicculture for activating our "Big Jits Corner".
As we prepare to bring the Poetry Potluck: annual Family Vacation to Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA at @project43la we want you to bring You, your Tribe, and Good Vibes!
Special thanks to our amazing team and volunteers!
Volunteer Coordinator: @bri_williams
Media Specialist: @miraimedia.mm
Production Team: @Eracethehate
We appreciate your continued support, thank you for all that you do to make This and every Poetry Potluck a success…
@enteratemarivisara
@bankunited.official
@miamifoundation
@fitnessfinancialgains
@RootsBlackHouse
@blackmenbuildmiami
@the.cospace
@village.free.dge_
@kptakeova
@mellofest.us
@minolearning
@bbqjank
@dungeonforward
@projectthug305
@bahltsoflo
@miamicra
@experienceovertown
@mrhardemon
@iamchristineking
@miamidadecounty
@visitmiami
#thepoetrypotluck #juneteenth #dayofwellness #juneteenthcelebration #juneteenthweekend #miamihistory #overtown #overtownmiami #gathering #community #art #poetry #culture

Poetry Potluck Gatherings are unmatched! We celebrated and shared the Legacy of Juneteenth and created a Day of Wellness to Uplift our Community in collaboration with our “Friends of the Family”@proof.and.puddin.by.talia; art therapy
as well as @MUCE305 @bahltsoflo ; cultural art exhibitions.
The gathering was hosted at the historic home of D.A. DORSEY, Miami's first black millionaire and by far one of our most iconic figures.
Thank you to all the CUZZINs that shared this unique experience with us and everyone that contributed to the success of our Poetry Potluck Juneteenth: Day of Wellness!
Shout out to @_djsos, always keeping the energy high 🔥
@savagelitaa kept the drinks & good times flowing behind the bar🍹
Good eats at the Family Table sponsored by @sunnispeaksvegan @juicedefined @chefchryssalmon @greenenvyy_ and @rethinkfood 🍽
Live demos, activations, and vending with @overtownfarms @eatwellexchange @saysukii @moonflowermiami @whittedaffect @guerillabear
@stephaliecanto @shanna.l.woods @incrediblexx_____ @barbernista @stclaudeii @serenepathwaysintl and @thefrolicculture for activating our "Big Jits Corner".
As we prepare to bring the Poetry Potluck: annual Family Vacation to Crenshaw Blvd. in Los Angeles, CA at @project43la we want you to bring You, your Tribe, and Good Vibes!
Special thanks to our amazing team and volunteers!
Volunteer Coordinator: @bri_williams
Media Specialist: @miraimedia.mm
Production Team: @Eracethehate
We appreciate your continued support, thank you for all that you do to make This and every Poetry Potluck a success…
@enteratemarivisara
@bankunited.official
@miamifoundation
@fitnessfinancialgains
@RootsBlackHouse
@blackmenbuildmiami
@the.cospace
@village.free.dge_
@kptakeova
@mellofest.us
@minolearning
@bbqjank
@dungeonforward
@projectthug305
@bahltsoflo
@miamicra
@experienceovertown
@mrhardemon
@iamchristineking
@miamidadecounty
@visitmiami
#thepoetrypotluck #juneteenth #dayofwellness #juneteenthcelebration #juneteenthweekend #miamihistory #overtown #overtownmiami #gathering #community #art #poetry #culture

Album: Verbal Vision

Our mixtape anthologies are a compilation of music, poetry, speeches, and varying sound bites. This curation is meant to be an extension of the "The Open Stage", providing an opportunity to further amplify the artists who share their stories with us . It is a listening space, a learning space, and a living artifact.

This was the very first mixtape project. We exploring ways to connect with CUZZINs beyond the gathering. Something more personal and intimate but still connected to the greater community. The Poetry Potluck Playlist, as we referred to it, was lead by DJ Legrand the very first Official Dj for the Poetry Potluck. He took an idea and create an artifact for the Family to share for generations.

Our mixtape anthologies are a compilation of music, poetry, speeches, and varying sound bites. This curation is meant to be an extension of the "The Open Stage", providing an opportunity to further amplify the artists who share their stories with us. It is a listening space, a learning space, and a living artifact.