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A soulful night at the Uptown Poetry Slam with Chicago’s new poet laureate, Mayda Del Valle
Published 1 month, 1 week ago
Description
For 40 years, the Green Mill has hosted The Uptown Poetry Slam.
Its founder Marc Smith remains the emcee
He is known for creating a monthly night of performance in the same bar that was a favorite haunt of Al Capone.
Recently, a special guest arrived.
South Side native Mayda Del Valle, the city’s new poet laureate, stepped up to the mic.
HOST: LABUZ