Having built vibrant open mic Mondays in the VORTEX’s Butterfly Garden, every.Word Poetry now expands that spirit to a piece of art. This is part poetry, part performance: a “choreo-poem” of movement and moments exploring reflection and rituals. Assisted by live music from Boooka and Tiffany Rose, plus the poets Ms. Trin-I-Tee, Nala Washington, and the Blacksmith, writer/performer Michael Hatcher weaves a way through the thorny paths of mortality. It’s not just about yelling at the void. It’s about exploring the facets of existence. – Cat McCarrey