Feature for February 29, 2012: Neiel Israel

Neiel Israel on the mic at our sister slam, the Lizard Lounge.

Neiel Israel on the mic at our sister slam, the Lizard Lounge.

Neiel Israel, Boston native, is fresh to the art of slam. In less than a year’s time, this powerful, lyrical voice became both a member of the 2011 Lizard Lounge National Poetry Slam Team and representative for the Lizard Lounge at the 2012 Women of the World Poetry Slam. She is an artist, poet, expressionist, singer and playwright.

Doors for the show open at 7:15. The open mic begins at 8:00 and the feature performs at approximately 10:00. An open poetry slam in the 8×8 series will follow. The show is 18+ (ID required) and the cover charge is $3.