New York – On November 8, 2003 the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a renown arts organization worldwide, will stop New York City in its tracks celebrating their 30th anniversary season at the legendary Town Hall. This promises to be a monumental all-star night that will pay homage to the achievements made since its birth in the early 70’s.

Known to many as the “mecca of spoken word,” the Nuyorican Poets Cafe: ALOUD the 30th anniversary celebration, will feature a slew of performances the Cafe is notorious for. From raw unbridle spoken word to theatrical expression of “the third kind;” the lyrical feast that is being offered has no boundaries when it comes to showing the true essences of the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe: ALOUD, the 30th anniversary celebration will be presenting the Miky Achievement Award for excellence. Benjamin Bratt, Rosie Perez, John Leguizamo and Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam are those nominated for this unique award for taking the arts to the next level. It is individuals such as these who are infused with the same passion and dedication for the arts as founders Miguel Algarin and Miguel Piñero had as they developed this oasis for artistic exploration. Scheduled performers for ALOUD include Reg E. Gaines & Savion Glover of the Broadway musical Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk / Mayda Del Valle of Def Poetry Jam on Broadway / The Latin Jazz stylings of Chris Washburn Syotos Band / plus many more.

ALOUD will also serve as a benefit, which will go towards the renovation and expansion of the Cafe. The project will allow the Cafe, a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization, to continue to provide a stage and a creative outlet for artists. Ongoing support by celebrities and top industry professionals continue to arrive as more recognize the importance of the Cafe as a whole and as a stage for a diverse group of artists.

Deeply solidified in the community, the Cafe’s reputation has reached far beyond its Lower East Side home. With its mission to create a multi-cultural venue that both nurtures artists and provides an ongoing support system for them as they grow, it’s no wonder why many have considered the Nuyorican Poets Cafe as their home and not just a starting point.

Nuyorican Poets Cafe: ALOUD will begin at 8pm on Saturday, November 8, 2003 at The Town Hall, 123 West 43rd Street. Tickets prices start at $25. For more information log on to www.nuyorican.org