Book Black Women is at it again, with another epic production for the culture.

Trap N Paint will go down on September 16th at Volta Space located at 116 Person Street. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 7:30 pm. Audience members can expect a “90’s Def Comedy Jam” vibe, says organizational founder Ayana Washington.

Seven poets will battle it out on stage for the opportunity to win a $1,000 cash prize and bragging rights. The judge's panel doesn’t lack talent, boasting big names from Fayetteville and surrounding areas. Sunny Delite, Sunny Days Entertainment, Raleigh; Mary Kate Burke, Cape Fear Regional Theatre; Tiffany Haywood, http://TheMrsTee.com; the incomparable Marcus Doss, Marcus Doss Salon; and the always funny and always live, ShaDonna “Mo” McPhaul,The Mo You Know Radio Show, WIDU; will decide who takes home the cash and the ego.

The battle is only the beginning of this one-of-a-kind event.  Attendees can also expect the lyrical stylings of featured poets Poetic Zae, Suave The Poet, Nick Courmon and El'Ja, and performances by local vocalists, musicians and painters. DJ Yodo will be on the ones and twos keeping the crowd moving and the vibe “Afro-centric and bold.”

There are two VIP options available for those who want an elevated experience. Bistro seating VIP seats 2 to 4 people and includes a complimentary bottle of wine. Standard VIP includes a table for 4, a complimentary bottle of wine, and light hors d’oeuvres provided by event sponsor Pretty Stickie. Other sponsors include Harden House, Trash http://Out.Biz , Vetrepreneur Visions, Celfie 360 Photobooth and Rentals, The Black Canvas, Sweet Tea Shakespeare, YaYa's Nail Candy and No Longer BOund Entertainment.

Trap N Paint is the first of four events funded by the Cumberland County Project Support Grant through the Arts Council of Fayetteville.

“My goal for this event and all of my events is to showcase a marginalized group of people, black women,” said Washington. “I have also fallen in love with showing Fayetteville that you do not have to leave the city to have phenomenal experiences. So I guess I am looking forward to meeting both of those goals”

For those who would like to be a part of this event, there is still time and opportunity. There are currently 3 vendor spots available. For more information about vendor opportunities and upcoming events visit http://www.bookblackwomen.org . Those interested in donating to Book Black Women and the mission of this series of bringing “cultural diversity to downtown Fayetteville and offering safe spaces for a marginalized group to express and share their artistry with the Cumberland County community,” can do so at https://donorbox.org/book-black-women-inc-presents .

The next event in the series, R&B in the the Park, a music festival at Festival Park, is set for sometime in October.