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Gallery | Poetry Slam at Wick's

James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. Here, Wick's owner Michael Wickliffe, left, and Linton, right, prepare the sound equipment for the slam. 25 April 2014
James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. Here, Wick's owner Michael Wickliffe, left, and Linton, right, prepare the sound equipment for the slam. 25 April 2014
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Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month.  25 April 2014
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month.  25 April 2014
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month.  25 April 2014
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month.  25 April 2014
Romell raps at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Austin Moore, 16, of Valley Station, who goes by the stage name Symbiotic, performs at Wick's Pizza in the highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Austin Moore, 16, of Valley Station, who goes by the stage name Symbiotic, performs at Wick's Pizza in the highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Austin Moore, 16, of Valley Station, who goes by the stage name Symbiotic, performs at Wick's Pizza in the highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Austin Moore, 16, of Valley Station, who goes by the stage name Symbiotic, performs at Wick's Pizza in the highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Playboyy performs the rap (Momma, do you love me?) at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month.  25 April 2014
Playboyy performs the rap (Momma, do you love me?) at the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Dee (DMaul) Muldrow of Urban Conneqt hosts the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Dee (DMaul) Muldrow of Urban Conneqt hosts the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Dee (DMaul) Muldrow of Urban Conneqt hosts the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Dee (DMaul) Muldrow of Urban Conneqt hosts the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Dee (DMaul) Muldrow of Urban Conneqt hosts the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Dee (DMaul) Muldrow of Urban Conneqt hosts the first poetry slam at Wick's Pizza. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Mevell poetry raps at Wick's Pizza in the highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Mevell poetry raps at Wick's Pizza in the highlands. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
(Mr. Pepper) Larry Slates talks about his hot sauce at the poetry slam. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
(Mr. Pepper) Larry Slates talks about his hot sauce at the poetry slam. James Linton, former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ
Larry (Pepper) Slates, left, and his brother Richard, right, chat at James Linton's newest poetry rap. Linton, the former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th.  25 April 2014
Larry (Pepper) Slates, left, and his brother Richard, right, chat at James Linton's newest poetry rap. Linton, the former owner of Expressions of You Coffeehouse in west Louisville, has organized a series of poetry slam open mic nights in response to teen mob activity that occurred downtown last month. The first slam in the 3-month series was held at Wick's Pizza in the Highlands on Thursday, April 25th. 25 April 2014
David R. Lutman/Special To The CJ