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Open Scene Slam featuring voices of those impacted by incarceration

The Urbana Public Arts Program and the IMC are hosting another installment of Open Scene Urbana, and this iteration will showcase artists impacted by incarceration, either personally or second-hand. The event is being cosponsored by First Followers, a local organization that provides guidance and support to formerly incarcerated individuals, and Time Scholars at UIUC. You can expect moving performances of poetry, spoken word, and music from the presenters during the evening. This Open Scene is taking place Thursday, April 11th, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Espresso Royale on Oregon St

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