MUST LISTEN to @taru2life and this powerful poem about his cross-country trip (on his bicycle) from New Orleans to Seattle that he shared @loveiconicpresents hosted by @ifetheartist. We’re excited to announce Taru, a native Washingtonian, will be handed watering duties as host of our flagship open-mic, The Garden (1st Fridays). We’re grateful to @willcookcreates for his time masterfully tending The Garden, and encourage everyone to continue to support his art.

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