For those of you are in anticipation, the next WordSmith Poetry Jam will be on Wednesday, December 16th.

Location: Random Row Books (315 West Main Street). Its on the corner of Main and McIntire across from Greyhound.

Time: 7-10pm – Open Mic Sign Up Starts at 7pm. Show Starts at 7:30pm. Open Mic All Night

Cost: Just $5

Expect some of Charlottesville’s most dynamic poets and spoken word artists all night.  We will also have soulful selections from Lester Jackson & Naughty Dynamic and the Design.

This month’s feature is upcoming actress and poet Sabrina Gilbert. Sabrina  has performed at college conferences, venues and theaters along the east coast and in the Midwest. In 2008 she became the Grand Slam Champion of Slam Richmond’s 2008 team, making her the first woman to do so! She also helped start Lyric Ave in 2003, which today is the largest poetry show on the east coast (consistently serving an audience of over 800 people). Her debut album ‘Come Get Me’ took her colleagues by storm with it’s electrifying tracks and powerful messages!!! The album (executive produced by Ainsley Burrwos) has earned rave reviews from several internet radio shows, magazines and has not only touched fans in the U.S. but also those living in Toronto, Paris, London and Germany.

Sabrina is definitely a hard worker as she is currently on a 2009 tour (that started in the U.S. and will extend to the Canada and Europe) while writing her first book (to release in the winter of 2009/2010) and preparing for the world premiere of the play ‘Great George’ which is scheduled to run in early 2010. Visit www.burrowsink.com for more information.