Acentos Revival

In this event, co-founder of the Acentos Bronx Poetry Showcase Fish Vargas unites with the co-founder of The Acentos Review, Raina J. León, and former guest editor, Bonafide Rojas in a powerful reading of new poetry. Acentos has shifted in forms for over 10 years – poetry showcase, foundation, and workshops. In the end Acentos Review creates a supporting environment for Latina and Latino artistic voices. There will be three featured poets and two open mic segments. It will be an event to remember, and the first Acentos event held on the West Coast.

Fish Vargas is a Bronx born Nuyorican poet. He has shared his words and experience at countless poetry venues, fundraisers, festivals, universities throughout NYC and the United States. In 2012, he coached the Bay Area youth team that competed at Brave New Voices to a 4th place finish and in 2013 to a final stage appearance.

Bonafide Rojas has appeared on “Def Poetry Jam” season 4, the documentary “Spitting Ink” and has been published in multiple anthologies and journals. He is the co-bandleader of experimental rock band the Mona Passage & has performed nationally and internationally.

Raina J. León, CantoMundo fellow, Cave Canem graduate fellow (2006) and member of the Carolina African American Writers Collective, has been published in numerous journals as a writer of poetry, fiction and nonfiction.

Admission: $10-15. Doors at 7:00 Show at 7:30. 

Tickets will not be sold in advance for this event. Please arrive at the Red Poppy when doors open to purchase tickets.