We are thrilled to welcome John "Chance" Acevedo to our Wednesday series of ten-minute live Zoom readings.

7:30 - 7:40 pm EST

Hosted by Thomas Fucaloro

The reading will be streamed live to our facebook page and you may also register to watch directly on Zoom. Registration for Zoom viewing is available through Eventbrite. Please register before 7:15 pm on the day of the event.

John "Chance" Acevedo has been reciting and hosting for over 2 decades. As the eldest of three, he receives inspiration from everyday life situations and most commonly uses a blend of comedy and drama to reflect his real-life experience. Chance has become a recognized feature performer in many poetry venues and universities. He has been known for hosting some of NYC’s most popular Open mics. Chance hosted The First Annual New York Hip-Hop Dance Convention at Sony Studios. He currently co-curates and hosts virtual Poetry Open Mics with The Dumping Grounds and Put it In Da Chat. Chance has been published in Raul Maldonado`s “The Company We Keep”, “ The BX FIles Contemporary Poetry from the Bronx” and “Me No Habla With Acento” just to name a few.

Since moving to Homestead Florida, Chance has mentored youth poets for The Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation, PIano Slam where his mentees have one 1st place for two consecutive years. As an educator, he is an employability coach for young adults living with Autism. Chance is a founding member of the all Latino poetry troupe El Grito de Poetas a collective of diverse Latino and Latina poets dedicated to the craft and performance of modern poetry. Chance is also a board member for Latinos NYC. Chance`s confident stage presence makes him a performer to watch.