APPEARANCES & VENUES

 

 

UP-COMING APPEARANCE

 

Broadway Cafe
1515 Broadway
Detroit, MI. 48226
about 7:30 PM

This volunteer event on my end is to help  raise funds to expand Christian women in the ministry. This is their first fundraiser tickets are $15:00 dollars and vendor tables are $20.00. If you haven't been there, its a nice place, a smaller version of the Artist Village. The seats are elevated like the old time theaters! There will be 3 guest speakers, a flutist, and a fashion show.

 

 

 

PAST APPEARANCES

 

• Monday February 1, 2010, Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, 24040 Raphael St., Farmington, MI. 48331. Featuring, the Dancing poet Poetry class & recital and Choreography lessons to students.

• Holistic Workshops / October 14 & 21, 2009 through November 7 & 14, 2009 / from 2-00- 330 PM Redford Branch Library / 21200 Grand River Avenue / Detroit, Michigan 48219 Recession friendly ------ come learn why an apple a day keeps the Dr. at bay possibly away? Water a weight reduction and natural prostrate health for pennies a day. The way God intended! All that we need to eat is still in the garden! God hasn't change a thing, we did! Strawberries for stress, Bananas for Potassium, natural honey to help you sleep. And the best juicer in the world is your mouth! God bless you brother Herb but please post this on my web site. Thank you, much love from above, I hope you are not sick or anything. Peace!!! Rev. Michael C. Jones/the dancing poet.  

• Poetry Reading & Open Mic / Featuring Maria Contatina / Host: Rev. Michael C. Jones/ the dancing poet / Cafe Olait 19622 Middlebelt,  Livonia, Michigan 48152

  Saturday Oct, 3, 2009 7-9PM / 248-476-5248 www.cafeolait.org

• September 14, 2009 from 7-9 PM -- 2nd Dance & Poetry tribute to Michael Jackson ' the King of Pop ' at Rumors on the River 8900 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, MI 48214 .... There will be an open Mic.  The event is free and open to the public

• September 15, 2009  --   Tuesday  2:30 PM until 3:30 PM       Michael Jackson Dance tribute      Fairlane Senior Care & Rehab Center, 15750 Joy Road,  Detroit, Michigan,  Free event / Free parking

 

• You are cordially invited to attend a celebration with Poetic Travelers, a poetry group hosted by poet/author, Tonja Dudley Bagwell  (Sunrise of Revelations and Grace in a Garland, Jafansta, Inc.). Bring your friends and family to enjoy a featured poet(s) and/or performer  with Open Mic each month. We meet every 3^rd Friday at Lawrence Street Gallery, 22620 Woodward Avenue, Suite A, Ferndale, MI 48220.

  Learn more about the great artists, exhibitions and events at Lawrence Street Gallery http://lawrencestreetgallery.com

Friday, August 21^st, 6:30pm – 8:45pm

 GUEST HOST for August: Rev. Michael C. Jones, “The Dancing Poet”

• Saturday, August 22:  First Annual Children's Festival, Russell Bazzar (food court), 7500 Chrysler Drive   Detroit, Michigan.  The Dancing Poet Performs a Birthday & Dance Tribute to Michael Jackson ' The King of Pop'   / Performance time 1:00 PM

• Rev. Michael C. Jones 'The Dancing Poet is happy to bring you and evening of Free entertainment with 2 local poets. Cat Listening & The Barefoot Poetess CAFE OLAIT 19622 Middlebelt at St. Martins (2 blocks North of 7 mile across from Sears) Livonia, MI. 48152 or go to www.cafeolait.net  There will be open Mic.

• Interview on WHPRTV/ Radio 88.1 / Thursday 29, 2009 at 4: PM / 160 Victor, Highland Park, Michigan / Host Valarie Lockhart CEO, Publisher of the Detroit Native Sun (313-457-5944) theme: Poetry on the River/ Poetry & Politics  

• Elizabeth Park Marina/ Jazz on the River Festival (12th Annual) at 4 PM Saturday August 1, 2009 on the Kids Stage. The address is Elizabeth Park Marina, 200 Grosse Ile Pkwy, Trenton, MI 48183 Ph. 734-692-3226

   

• National Night Out "Come Take Back The Night," presented by the Detroit Central District Police Department. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM / Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 7310 Woodward, Detroit, MI 48202.  Vendors, food, games & live entertainment.

• Poetry & Polics : Birthday Celebration and Tribute to ' Michael the King of Pop Jackson; Rumors on the River 8900 East Jefferson 48214/ Monday August 10, 2008 at 7 PM  Open Mic.   Event is Free! The feature poet is none other than Guild member, Rev. Michael C. Jones / The Dancing Poet.

•  42nd Annual Soul Day Celebration - August 14, 15, 16.  Bishop's Field at Grandriver/Wreford.  9:00 a.m. - Midnight.  Performances, Vendor Table.  Time: 6-6:30 PM  Saturday, August 15.

• Old Miami Bar located at 3930 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI. 48201 Sunday June 21, 2009: it is a tribute a celebration for the veterans

• KALAYANN 2009 Picnic & Pisthan/, Halmich Park on 13 Mile between Dequindre & Ryan, Warren, MI. on Saturday June 6, 2009 at 1:30 PM 

• The Scarab Club 217 Farnsworth, Detroit, MI. 48202 on Saturday June 6, 2009 at 7 PM. thank you. Rev. Michael C. Jones/the dancing poet.

• Rev. Michael C. Jones/ the dancing will feature at Lawrence Street Gallery/ 22620 Woodward Avenue, Suite A, Ferndale, MI. 48220. Friday March 15, 2009. 7-9 PM. Open Mic.

• 2. Southeastern MI. Veterans Center/ 145 Monroe Street Monroe, MI. 48161 ( volunteer event)

  Performance at 12:30 PM/ 734-242-5893

• Wednesday, March 18, 2009, 7:00pm – 9:30pm

  you are cordially invited to attend a celebration with Poetic Tea Sippers, a poetry group hosted by poet and author, Tonja Dudley Bagwell (Sunrise of Revelations, Jafansta, Inc.). Bring your friends and family and join us every 3^rd Wednesday at Karma Tea + Tonics, 309 W. Nine Mile in Ferndale.

   

• Kiedan Special Education Center 4441 Collingwood, Detroit, Michigan 48204. The Program is entilted International Day!

• Friday, 7:30 - 10:00 pm, March 20, 2009, Coffee House, Mary Grove College, Madame Cadillac Building, 8425 W. McNichols, Detroit.

• Friday, 7:00 to 9:00 pm March 27, 2009, Lifelong Fitness Center, 3020 Wreford St., Detroit

• Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 7:30 PM - 36th Annual Noel Night, At the Detroit Association of Women's Club located at 5461 Brush (Brush & Ferry). Ph. # 873-1727. For more information Go to their web site at www.detroitmidtown.com  There will be 90 free performances that evening and Carraige rides are available

  On December 12, 2008 - I will  Preach, read Christian poetry, and Dance at 7:30 PM at the The Promise of Abraham Church, Inc. Located at 17518 W. McNichols, Detroit 48234  (the outside sign says electronic unlimited) Ph. # 629-7767. Pastor & founder Bishop W. T. Isaac JR.

• August 2, 2008/ Library & Community Appreciation Day/ Redford Public Library, 21200 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48219. Performance time about 1:30 PM. 

• August 15 - 17 / African World Festival, 3:30 P.M.

• Just Plain Worship & Dance/ 7-13-2008/ Jerusalem Temple of Worship/ 16051 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48227. 

•  Peacemakers International Church/ 5322 Chene ( Biker's or Motorcyclist Ministry) 7-12-2008/ Detroit, Michigan.

•  Mentoring Young Males/ Whole Armour of God's Church/ 3222 Puritan/48204/ poetry recital/Collage Dancing/ Detroit, Michigan.

• Television Cable 33 & WHPR Radio Broadcast June 28, 2008/ Interview about book. Highland Park, Michigan

• The Detroit Festival of the Arts/ Middletown University Cultural District & Wayne State University/ Detroit, Michigan.

• Grandmont North Rosedale Park Building Association/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony/ poetry recital & Collage dancing, Detroit, Michigan.

• Celebrate Love Valentine Day event/ Christ the king Parish/ 20800 Grand River Avenue, Detroit, Michigan 48219 February 14, 2008. 

• January 17, 2008 at 10:30 at-Fairlane Senior Care & Rehab. Center,  15750 Joy Rd. that is West of Greenfield, right off the corner.

• Tuesday January 29, 2008 at the Southfield Public Library, Local Author Book Fair  6:30-8:00 pm in the meeting room.  Southfield Public Library, 26300 Evergreen Road-Southfield MI 48076-248-796-4200.

• August 11, 1:00 & 1:30 pm Saturday, Wendell Anthony's Church, Fellowship Chapel Heritage Day Celebration, 7707 West Outer Drive (West Entrance) DETROIT, MI 48235

• August 12, 5 & 7pm, 40th Soul Day celebration which will be held on the grounds of Northwestern High School.
   

• September 3, 4, and 5th,The Famous Poets Society, Reno, Nevada
   

• September 6, 2007, 7:40 pm-9 pm / The Music Hall Center for The Performing Arts, 350 Madison Ph. 313-887-8500 Detroit Michigan 48226

• Sunday Nov. 4, 2007, Shrine of the Little Flower Convention Center,  Woodward Avenue & 12 mile Rd

7:30-7:45 Poetry group activity.

7:45-8:15 Introductions/welcome

8:15 Poetry & Dance routine.

• December 11, 2007 I will perform at the Veterans Adminstration Hospital 4046 John r. Street, Detroit, MI. 48201 at !:30

 

 

2OO7 & 2006 Facilitator/ Organizer: Valentine’s Day Poetry Reading. “Celebrate Love”. Christ The King Church, Detroit, MI.

 

 2007 3^rd Annual Detroit Winterblast –February 9-11, Dig Michigan / Pure Michigan Stage/ Compuware Building, Detroit, Michigan.   Poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

 2007 The Detroit Literary Guild Awards Program. Conant Avenue  Methodist Church, Detroit , Michigan, poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

2007      Black History Celebration & Bazaar for senior citizens & Disabled adults. Belle Isle Casino, Detroit, Michigan.. Poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

2007      Hope Hospital & Community, Poetry recital and Collage dancing. Detroit, MI.

 

2007      Live Poets Society featured poet, University of Windsor, Windsor, Ontario Canada. Poetry recital and performed Collage

 

2006   Performed at Freddy’s Park, Poetry recital Collage dancing. in Lemmington, Ontario, Canada.

 

2007   Martin Luther King Birthday Celebration, poetry recital and collage dancing, Farming Hills Public Library, Farmington, Michigan.

 

2007      Redford Branch Library Workshop “ How to Publish A Book” Detroit, Michigan.

 

2006   Redford Library-Kwanzaa celebration and the meaning thereof,  poetry recital and collage dancing.

 

2006 & 2005 Detroit Main Library-Java & Jazz Coffee House Series. Poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

2006 Parkkman Library  Kwanzaa,  “A Tribute to Grandparents”.

 

2006-2005 & 2003 Redford Library, poetry .recitals & dancing.

 

2005      Southfield Library, poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

2005 & 2003-Chaney Library-poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

2006-2005  The Detroit Festival of the Arts, Wayne State University Cultural Center. Poetry recital & collage dancing.

 

 2006   Marygrove College. Poetry recital and collage dancing, Detroit, Michigan.

 

 2004   Wayne County Community College. Poetry recital and collage dancing, Taylor, Michigan.

 

2004  The Dancing Poet Host Poets & Poetess nights at the Harlequin Café in Indian Village. Noted nationally and internationally for its fine French cuisine.

 

2005   The International Society of Poets Symposium. Poetry recital and collage dancing., Washington, D.C.

 

2004    The International Society of Poets Symposium. Poetry recital and collage dancing, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 

2003-2005     The Fourth Street Fair. Poetry recital & dancing. Detroit, Michigan..

 

2004  The Dancing Poet Host-The Detroit Association of Women Clubs, “Valentine’s Day Extravaganza” & Collage dancing..

 

2004    The Poetry Tribe at the Coffee Bean. Poetry recital and collage dancing, Plymouth, Michigan.

 

2003    City of Detroit Waste Water Treatment Plan Annual Holiday program. Poetry recital and Collage dancing.

 

2003    City of Detroit Livernois  Center. Year End Celebration as a dancer.  

 

2003  St. Christopher’s /St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Seminar on Holistic Healing.

Comcast Cable channel 71/ Valor & Virtue TV & Magazine  

2007

TV33 JoAnn Watson show 2005.