Open Stage 2.0

Jul 2

Written By Elsewhere Living Museum & Artist Residency

Open Stage Mini Flyer.png — design: Matthew Giddings

Elsewhere's front windows open to create a sidewalk stage for an inclusive open mic, featured performer, and closing performance by long-time friend and collaborator Jaleel Cheek.

Open Stage is a community platform that features emerging talent from across North Carolina and prioritizes our BIPOC and LGBTQIAP+ artists.

Open Stage Fall 2021 Dates:

9/11 - Denzel Fleming

9/25 - Passionate - LY

10/6 - Eugenius

10/23 - Capra

11/6 - Dance Battle

11/13 - Special Event: Elsewhere’s Extravaganza 6PM-12AM

11/20 - JADE

12/4 - TBD

12/17-18 - Special Event: Elsewhere’s Fort Night II 24-Hour Zoom Event 12PM-12PM

ATTEND: RSVP to attend in person or virtually by clicking on the upcoming events below and following the link.

PERFORM: Sign up ahead of time for a spot in our open mic - everyone is welcome to perform!

Perform: open mic sign up

BE FEATURED: Submit your information to be considered for a featured performer spot at Open Stage.

FEATURED PERFORMER INTEREST FORM

Featured

Oct 8, 2021

Jaleel Cheek

Oct 8, 2021

Born and raised in Lexington, North Carolina, Jaleel Cheek has fostered his passion for dance since age seven. In his hometown studio, Jaleel began taking technique classes during high school and went on to study Dance and Performance at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Jaleel has been involved with Elsewhere for over a decade as a regular Extravaganza performer, host of Open Stage, and other projects.

Oct 8, 2021

Open Stage was originally conceived of and created in 2019 by Gui Portel, Elsewhere’s former Program Manager.

Upcoming Events

Past Events

Featured

Aug 6

Aug 6, 2022

Open Stage: August

Aug 6, 2022

Oct 23

Oct 23, 2021

Open Stage Ft. Capra

Oct 23, 2021

Oct 9

Oct 9, 2021

Open Stage - Eugenius

Oct 9, 2021

Sep 11

Sep 11, 2021

Open Stage Feat. Denzel Fleming

Sep 11, 2021

We open the front windows of Elsewhere to make a stage for an open mic, headlining performer, and a closing performance by our host, Jaleel Cheek. We are featuring Denzel Fleming, Director of Creative Services at Pixel Pushas Creative Group.

Sep 11, 2021