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The 2018 Poetic License Festival Opening Party features an art reception, concert, sponsored beer, special performances from festival artists and more!

6PM: In the Wild Project Lobby Gallery for the opening reception of Reclamation: A Celebration of Art and Action featuring art and poetry inspired by Black Lives Matter’s 13 Principles and created by NYC students, educators, activists and artists, and celebrates art and action connected with the reclamation of rights.

7PM: Opening Party Performances begin in the theater including performances from festival artists Jenny Pacanowski, Jason Bayani, David King, and a concert by The Mighty Third Rail. The award-winning Mighty Third Rail is made up of poet Darian Dauchan (BROADWAY: Twentieth Century), violinist Curtis Stewart (National Repertory Orchestra), and bassist Ian Baggette (performer at the FIFA World Cup).

Our opening party performance will also include the premiere of Music on Tour’s new episode featuring The Mighty Third Rail. Take a look at the trailer here!