Simone Nikkole » my journey through poetry

Welcome Back 2 Moca!

simone.nikkole — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:49:32 +0000

So I returned to Moca after a brief hiatus to a great welcoming back. But I was truly not prepared for what I was coming into. Thirsty had written a poem about me and performed it in front of everyone. If any of you have heard about Thirsty, you would know how I was feeling… so embarrassing! Normally you would be flattered right… No not me! JP Justice totally ran with it so I buried my face in my hands and deflected it the only way I knew how.. through poetry…. I read some other poetry getting some anger out towards another person in my life who needed to be shut down. “Property” was a great poem to release all of this anger and I felt a lot of women related to it. Thanks for flowing with me.

Next time I go to Moca in two weeks, I will be back to my main form and it will be THE ANNIVERSARY OF “MY JOURNEY THROUGH POETRY” AND THE FORMATION OF Sí.NIK PRODUCTIONS! Party planning is in the works for after the holidays… check back here for more information after New Years!
Poetically Blessed,
Simone Nikkole

Simone Nikkole in the R-O-C!

simone.nikkole — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 19:30:17 +0000

So I finally made it to Rochester after missing my first flight. After enjoying a weekend with the Ladies and my fraternity, it was time to get down to business. I was able to put some of my books in the bookstore by Global Village called Shop One! So all of my Rochester readers, please visit Shop One for your copy.

Afterward, I set up for my book signing and reading at Java Wally’s. I appreciate those that attended and enjoyed the company of my professor and magazine supervisor. The questions from the audience was great and thought provocking. I was overjoyed that I got to meet up with another Sí.Nik artist, Carlos Valentin. It is always refreshing to talk to and fellowship with other aficionados of the written and spoken word. It was great to be back where everything began to get serious; I really nourished my love for the art of poetry within the walls of the College of Liberal Arts and the halls of Unity House and the Student Union. I enjoyed my time so much so that I am planning on a another trip in February for another book signing and am adding a performance to Unity House’s “Tribute.” I have so much memories from U-House… check out the Jackson 5!

Rochester, see you soon,
Simone Nikkole

Cafe Shebach

simone.nikkole — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 01:02:18 +0000

oh-my-goodness! last night was crazy! church on a Friday night at an open mic at Cafe Shebach in Newark! Who knew those existed?

It’s kinda like… where have you been all my life? I had so much fun praising the Lord and reading my religious poetry… I finally had the leap of faith to read “thought it not robbery” out loud. Check out “My journey through Poetry” to read it.

Shandon was amazing with his piano…. I’m telling you his fingers are annointed. Lady Eclectic was always powerful and GodSent was at home…

We took over the Cafe with an impromptu jam session. It was crazy! I wish I took pictures… I will definitely have to get those pictures next time I visit… when I do, you will be the first to see them.

Jazz and Poetry Night Affair

simone.nikkole — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 20:24:21 +0000

Last night, it was Mila’s Birthday and she planned a Jazz and Poetry night at Montclair State University with Alpha Kappa Psi. It was such a great event. Great talent of all kinds… I hope I can get some of these great artists for my showcase in a few weeks…. I loved performing and getting inspiration from other performers. There was the A.V.E.N.G.E.R.S.(Articulating Verbal Expressions Naturally Giving Everything Rightful Sentencing) crew in the building and Si.Nik Productions artists… Everyone working together to bring forth boundless art.

Shout outs to PureMusiq who killed it with the music for the night!

Pictures coming soon! I cannot wait until all you Si.Nik’ers can experience the art that comes from the collaborations made from this event! Stay tuned.

For more information about Mila (Lady Eclectic) check out her blog and our company website.

happy birthday to the Chief Marketing and Public Relations Officer, MilaRose!

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Simone Nikkole

AINY Art Festival

simone.nikkole — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 01:00:52 +0000

After my internship, i got wind of an art festival that the hospital does for it’s patients. I couldn’t wait to get in on that. So I helped set up the art show by gathering the art and cataloguing it. Finally I got to perform at the opening ceremonies today. I performed “Broken Angel” and the patients told me that they were touch by the performance. Music to my ears.

The patients also performed and touched me more than they realize. It is both a blessing and a curse that great art comes from struggle. But it is a great inspiration for all that can witness it.

Inspired Pheonix,
Simone Nikkole

PACE Eye Opener

simone.nikkole — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 02:45:32 +0000

This morning, I spoke at the Program for the Acceleration of Careers in Engineering (PACE). The presentation was “Channeling Negative Energy into Positive Outcomes”. I will post some of the slides on the website soon. I was able to telegraph how “My Journey through Poetry” came into being and the importance of an anti-bullying attitude. I also told the teenagers about how to channel the negativity that is often thrown at them into fuel and ammunition to be dreamers.

The presentation was a hit. So many questions, so much participation! I love to impact the lives of youth and help make their lights/dreams brighter!

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Simone Nikkole

St Agnes’ Guild

simone.nikkole — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:41:12 +0000

This afternoon, I was blessed to perform at the Annual Luncheon for St. Agnes Guild at the Riverview Pavilion. It was a fun luncheon with music and prizes. I was inspired by the youth that performed with their own religious songs. It was a great atmosphere to give reference to the Lord and to raise money to keep spreading the Word.

I was able to sell some my books there and inspire the Guild by performing some poems from “My Journey through Poetry”.

Pictures are coming soon.

Poetically blessed,
Simone Nikkole

New Light Baptist Back 2 School

simone.nikkole — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 03:16:22 +0000

I was asked last month to go to New Light Baptist church to help out with their Back to School Night and I jumped at the chance to help out.
After hearing an anti-bullying seminar, I definitely knew I was in the right place. After talking to some parents to help remind them of the development of their teenagers, I talked to the elementary kids under the theme of “Don’t count me out/ Look at me now”. I then engaged them in a conversation about how to combat bullying. Although the children were young, they were very insightful… which continues to prove my motto:

1 Tim 4: 12 – “Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.”

Later on in the festivites, I read some poetry and continued to inspire. The church was a great audience!

1 luv,
Simone Nikkole

Back to School Fun in Bx

simone.nikkole — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:02:16 +0000

I went to Joyce Kilmer park yesterday and performed for a “Back to School” event. I loved it. The children were so receptive and had so much fun preparing for school. I read a new piece called “Make Room” inspired by the movie “The Help” and “Shine” by John Legend and the Roots. The poem will be featured in the second volume of “My Journey through Poetry: a teenage catharsis”. I also previewed a poem from my next series of chapbooks, “T.O. love, Azucar.”

I made some great connections and plan to grow my business with the help of these great artists.

Pictures from the event are coming soon.

1 luv,
S.Nikkole

The Beginning of Sí.Nik Productions

simone.nikkole — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 23:32:36 +0000

Hola Sí.Nik’ers,

It is official… I have started writing the website for my company,Sí.Nik Productions. Hurricane Irene inspired me to hit the pedal to the metal and get the word out. I plan on fixing the store and adding other artists. Sí.Nik Productions is my company that I started after publishing my poetry book, “My Journey through Poetry” to help other poets and spoken word artist get noticed… To know more about the company check out the about page. To get an idea of my services check out the Services Page. I’m planning on getting a domain name so that the site is easily accessible. Look out for updates! Contact me if you would like any of my services. I try to be affordable because I know everyone is struggling.

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Simone Nikkole
Sí.Nik Productions