MC/Poet Baba Israel to Host 'OBAMA OUT' Spoken Word Slam at New York Live Arts

MC/Poet Baba Israel curates in collaboration with Urban Word a spoken word slam reflecting on the end of the first black presidency and the many questions surrounding President Obama's legacy. The evening includes the return of Universes who will perform a set and share an excerpt from their new show Party People, which opens this fall at The Public Theater and music by DJ Reborn.

Baba Israel is an artist, producer and educator and the son of the late Steve Ben Israel, core member of New York's iconic The Living Theater. Obama Out: Mic Drop is part of New York Live Arts' Open Spectrum Community Dialogue series, curated in association with MAPP International.

IF YOU GO:

Obama Out: Mic Drop! Spoken word slam hosted by MC/ poet Baba Israel
WHO: Baba Israel, Universes, DJ Reborn & special guests
WHEN: October 24, 7PM
WHERE: New York Live Arts, Lobby, 219 West 19th Street, NYC
TICKETS: 212 924 077; $5

Located in the heart of Chelsea in New York City, New York Live Arts is an internationally recognized destination for innovative artistry. New York Live Arts produces and presents dance, music and theater performances, offers an extensive range of participatory programs for adults and young people, supports the continuing professional development of artists and serves as home for the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company.