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Passion Through Poetry In “The Jonesing” At Wanderlinger

Banner for “The Jonesing.”
Velvet Poetry

“The Jonesing” is a poetic exploration for mature audiences only that flows from corners of the Black experience.

The immersive performance by an all-male ensemble of four poetic “messengers” is Saturday, starting at 10 PM, at Wanderlinger Brewing Company in downtown Chattanooga.

Erika Roberts of Velvet Poetry and Mike Laarry are presenting “The Jonesing." I spoke with them - and Nikki Lake.

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