THE BLOOM EXPERIENCE:
A live creative showcase celebrating artistic growth through music, poetry, comedy, and visual expression.
Join Us April 25, 2026! 6:15-11:30pm
Location: Partner – Crabs & Laughs Comedy Club
Inside Mariscos La Reyna 7
730 W Main St
Grand Prairie, Texas
From Seed Stage to Full Emergence
Open Mic Submission Deadline: April 18, 2026 Selected performers will be notified by April 21. This creates urgency and professionalism.
Join us for a journey Seed Stage to Full Emergence, celebrating creative growth, artistic expression, and community connection.
🌱 6 PM – 6:15 PM — Doors Open
Arrival, music, networking, vendors, and Seed Stage open mic sign-ups.
🎤 6:30 PM — Seed Stage (Open Mic)
Emerging voices step forward as the night begins with short performances.
🌿 7:30 PM — The Curated Bloom
ROOTED — Foundations
EMERGING — Discovery
EXPANDING — Expression
HARVEST — Celebration
☕ 9:00 PM — Intermission
Refreshments, vendor connections, and reset for the final movement.
🔥 9:15 PM — The Bloom Continues
Energy rises as performances reach their most expressive moments.
🎧 10:15 PM — Afterglow Party
Music by DJ Chaz
Celebration continues until 11:30 PM
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A platform for creative voices to grow, connect, and be seen.
The Bloom Experience is more than an event —
Artist Opportunities at The Bloom Experience:
Artist Opportunities
In alignment with the mission of Excellence Rising Academic & Athletic Development, this evening is designed to assist individuals in excelling beyond expectations in all aspects of life, including the arts. The night intentionally brings together a wide range of creative expression, including: • Spoken word • Poetry • Live music • Comedy • Visual art • Storytelling • Performance art Our goal is to create a space where artists at different stages of their journey can plant seeds, grow confidence, and connect with new audiences.
Featured Artist Opportunity (Revenue Sharing)
Selected featured artists will receive a personal promotional ticket code to share with their audience. Each time someone purchases a ticket using the artist’s code, the artist will receive a portion of the ticket revenue. This allows artists to: • Earn funds from their audience support • Grow their following • Help expand the reach of the event • Be directly rewarded for their promotion It also encourages community collaboration and helps ensure that artists benefit financially from the audience they bring. Details about compensation and codes will be shared with selected featured performers.
Interested in Performing?
Submit your request below to be considered for the Seed Stage Open Mic. Selected performers will be contacted prior to the event. Submit Your Performance Request: https://forms.gle/ayAsY6vgPEZ26ycNA
🌱 Seed Stage: Open Mic Performances
Before the curated showcase begins, the evening opens with the Seed Stage — a short open mic session designed for emerging and developing artists.
The Seed Stage represents the beginning of the creative journey, where new voices step forward and share their work with a live audience.
Selected participants will receive:
• A 3–4 minute performance slot
• The opportunity to perform before the main show
• Exposure to new audiences and fellow creatives
• A chance to connect with the Excellence Rising community
Seed Stage takes place from 6:45–7:30 PM during the opening portion of the evening.