—David Menconi, Down on Copperline Dasan Ahanu, the poet and spoken-word artist who recently became the 2023 Piedmont Laureate, grew up under his given name, Chris Massenburg. But once… Read More →
Dasan Ahanu
WEAVE & SPIN with Dasan Ahanu
Weave & Spin is not your run-of-the-mill open mic. It’s a safe space for all humans 18+ to share tales of life: from joy to trauma, from hilarity to drama. If you… Read More →
OCAC Announces new open mic “Weave & Spin”
Orange County Arts Commission Launches Monthly Performance Series and Open Mic at Eno Mill Gallery On January 11, 2023, the Orange County Arts Commission (OCAC) will introduce Weave & Spin,… Read More →
Spoken Word Artist Dasan Ahanu Selected as 2023 Piedmont Laureate
Dasan Ahanu, a Durham-based spoken word artist/poet, has been selected as the region’s 2023 Piedmont Laureate. During 2023, Ahanu will appear at virtual and in-person programming, including workshops, reading programs… Read More →