Manifest Celebrates Its Second Anniversary Nov. 10

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Manifest, a monthly arts series hosted and organized by Christian J. Collier with the purpose of highlighting predominantly local artists, will be celebrating its second anniversary Nov. 10 at the Camp House (1427 Williams St.). The occasion will be commemorated with the Brave New Word Poetry Show, which will feature performances by Chattanooga poets including Britni Bridgeforth, LaJuan White and Janelle Jackson.  Catherine the Great, a spoken word poet from Augusta, Ga., will also take the stage.

General admission on Nov. 10 for Manifest presents the Brave New Word Poetry Show is $8. Admission for college students is $2, but only if they bring their student Identification cards. Doors at the Camp House will open at 8 p.m. and the show will begin at 9 p.m.  

For more information on Manifest, Christian J. Collier can be reached at thespeakeasypoetry@gmail.com


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