POET-IFY: Poetry to Edify

POET-IFY

hosted by RuNett Nia Ebo

Where poets, spoken word artists, word- crafters, poem sculptors, lyricists, praise dancers & others lift you out of your comfort zone and set you down in deep thought while sharing the gifts God gave them.

Happy New Year POET-IFY #43

This month we will celebrate Black Hiistory Month

There may be a few surprises added to the mix.

We still have OPEN MIC too.

Yes, America's got talent and SO DO WE!

Spaces are limited in this family-friendly atmosphere.

Vendors on hand.

Refreshments served.

Poets will have books, CDs, etc. for sale.
Tickets available now.
call 215-495-8679 or email poetify05@gmail.com for tickets or more information

POET-IFY is growing! When we started this venue in December 2005 about 25 people came to our CD release party held at LaRose Catering & Banquet Facility. Then we announced that we would be holding the venue the last Sunday of every month and the number varied from 20 to 35 in attendance.

In August 2008, POET-IFY was moved to it's new and current location, the Germantown Church of The Brethren Fellowship Hall and God began to bless in wonderous ways! Even though POET-IFY changed to a bi-monthly schedule attendance has been steady and faithful.

In 2010, we experienced even more blessings being able to sponsor the newly opened Black Writer's Museum and provide prizes and special give-aways.

In 2012, we decided to sponsor and promote the Fresh Visions Youth Theatre www.fvyt.com. The youth of this venue have become a great part of our venue. We welcome the children, their parents and all connected to this wonderful theater. God has been kind and through His people, the word is spreading about this venue of positive entertainment where God-gifted people share a variety of talents, not just poetry. We thank all for their out-pouring of support.

POET-IFY Hall of Fame

These Poets, Spoken Word Artists, and God-gifted people were featured at POET-IFY and set the standard of quality we endeavor to keep; to them I say "thank you."

2006--Halima, Anthony Stimpson, Aziza,
Shundra, Sharone Gaither, Demetrius Ford, Pat McLean,
Dr. Sherman Peabody, 4AM Jazz Band, Fay Claud Warner, Ramson, Queen & The Unknown Poet, Kenny-Art & Soul, Antoinette Burnett (age 16), Solomon Jones, H.L. Nichols,and Jaz
2007-- Rhetta Morgan, Hendy, Lady Lioness,
Thelma Shelton Robinson
2008- & 2009 OPEN MIC all year
2010-- Herman Lee, Elijah Pringle III,
Hands For God Mime Ministry ages 5 to 18), (the) Savior's Ordered Steppers (all teens), Min. Zeffro Gaskins, Victoria Peurifoy
2011-- Jerome Andres, J. Knivez, Smyte IX,
The Talented Members of the Ebo/Byrd/Gray Family
2012-- Celeste Preston, Kira Brown-Gray age 9, Erin B. Gray-DAvis (age 11), Victoria Peurifoy,Melvin-the Storyteller, the Brothah Soul Band, Love-Da-Poet, MTM Band
2013-- Bethlehem, FreshVision Youth Players, Bruce Robinson

AND always-my ever-faithful MTM Band with guest musicians

R.I.P. A lot of thanks and appreciation go out to Master Percussionist, the late KENO SPELLER, who was with me when POET-IFY was just a dream and when it first became a reality. He will forever be in my heart.

To some VSP's --Very Special People,

To all of the poets, singers and other artists who agreed to be featured guests from 2005 to 2007 and after we re-located in 2008; God bless you, my friends. I especially want to thank the ones who came "out of retirement" to be featured guests. To the others I asked; even if I didn't know you well when I featured you at LaRose- Poet-ify's first location, I know you now. You have my thanks and gratitude.
Poet Ebo

When you look in the mirror, say hello to the person you see. Besides God, this is the one who has helped you get this far. Thank God and hug this friend.