| On-going projects |
| MercyFirst. Brooklyn, NY. "Creative Journal Group" for teens in foster care. Instructor: ben valentin Fordham University. Part of "Hip Hop Culture Awareness Week." Open Mic hosted by ben valentin. Performances by ben valentin, Poet Raul Maldonado, Turntablist/D.J. Andre, & Pianist Arthur Louissaint. Columbia University. "Night of Creative Practice." Hosted by Columbia University School for Social Work. Performing arts showcase for social work grad students. Performers: ben valentin, Folk-singer/guitarist Rachel McCartney, & others. TBA. Columbia University. "Night of Creative Practice II." Location TBA. Buffalo, NY. Perfomers: ben valentin & members of "Ice 9" including Poets Amy Upham & Erika Woodams. (Special Note: ben, Amy & Erika are original members of "Inner Rhythms" poetry troop at SUNY Geneseo, dating back to 1999. They haven't performed together in years! So dont miss out if you're near!) Bowery Poetry Club. Performers: ben valetin, Daniel Custodio, and many more artists TBA. Proceeds go toward a fund for Latino high school students who will study writing in college. |
| January - May '04 April 2 April 28 Last week of October late December December 29, 8 PM |