Hot of the presses, Nancy Bianconi of the NoHo Arts District.com zine was super generous to add our event in our pages. Not only does she mention the event, but she does a full-on interview highlighting the rare beauty of a Beatnik experience...and that's exactly what we are trying to bring to NoHo! Read the full article here: http://nohoartsdistrict.com/index.php/north-hollywood-news/item/1671-the-spirit-of-the-beats-and-the-beatnik#.UTV4QzBOSSq Excerpts from the article (Interview with Jessica Wilson, hostess of Writer Wednesdays) Give us a little history about Spoken Word Jessica: Not too sure how to answer this. The spoken word was often shared in close proximity, where your shoulders could easily touch the person's next to you, and you listen around a fire to hear a story. Oration was an art, a way to share wisdom with those who were not formally taught, a way to inspire and admire. I am a Beatnik girl, all the way, and believe our words are proclamations of...