“Always Running” open mic tribute held in Boyle Heights
East Los Angeles college alumna Luis J. Rodriguez came face to face with writers he inspired with his autobiographical book titled “Always Running.”
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Open mic night creates safe space for expression
By Ivan Cazares Local artist shared their poetry and music during the 18th annual season opener of the open mic, Tuesday Night Cafe on April 5 at The National Center for the Preservation of Democracy. “This is a special night for us. We don’t usually have such a nice venue,” host Johneric Concordia said. Tuesday Night Cafe is one of the longest-running free arts and performance series in Los Angeles, and…