Poetry scales down after Upscale closure

Kamadyah Israel performing at Upscale Poetry Night back in 2011 (Stabroek News file photo)

The unexpected closure of the Upscale Restaurant at Hincks Street, Georgetown last July left many artists without a venue for their venting, but General Manager Asafa George said there are plans to resuscitate poetry nights this year.

After being in operation for more than a decade, Upscale closed its doors and George said